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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

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

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

Air Conditioning and the Environment

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

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

©2004 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 above symbol in this manual means
“Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.

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

NOTE

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

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

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, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.

Knowing Your Mazda

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

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including 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.

Index

Navigation System

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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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Dashboard and Interior Overview

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The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-8

Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2

Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-10

Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-29

Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-9

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-18

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-17

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-21

Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-13

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-29

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-29

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-30

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

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

MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8

AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-10

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-30

Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-49

Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-51

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-52

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-56

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

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

Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-36

Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-39

Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-40

Glove box .............................................................. ............................................ page 6-47

Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-48

Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-39

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-39

Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-44

Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-45

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-46

Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-42

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

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The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2

Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-16

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-21

Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-12

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-19

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29

Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-54

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

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-23

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-28

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-33

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Essential Safety Equipment

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

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

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

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-5

Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-8

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-10

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-10

Location of Seat Belt ............................................................... 2-13

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-14

Front Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-15

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-17

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-18

Seat Belt Warning Beep .......................................................... 2-19

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-20

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-20

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-23

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-27

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-29

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-29

Air Bag System Description ................................................... 2-34

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Seats

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Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

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

qSeat Slide

WARNING

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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

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

Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays an important role
in your 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.

CAUTION

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

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qHeight Adjustment (Driver's

Seat)

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

Up

Down

qFolding the Passenger's Seat

WARNING

Unlocked Seatback:
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 fold the seatback, pull the strap and
lower the seatback forward.

To return it to the upright position, lift the
seatback and push it into place. Rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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The seat-bottom power adjustment is
operated by motors. Avoid extend ed
operation because excessive use can
damage the motors.

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To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power
adjustment when the engine is
stopped. The adjuster uses a large
amount of electric power.

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

qSeat Slide (Driver's Seat)

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

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qSeat Recline (Driver's Seat)

WARNING

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

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

qHeight Adjustment (Driver's

Seat)

Front height adjustment

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

Rear height adjustment

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

The amount of lumbar support can be
adjusted by pressing the switch.
To increase the seat firmness, press and
hold the front part of the switch to the
desired position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
increase softness.

qFolding the Passenger's Seat

WARNING

To fold the seatback, pull the strap and
lower the seatback forward.

To return it to the upright position, lift the
seatback and push it into place. Rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked.

qSeat Warmer

The front 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.

Unlocked Seatback:
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.

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NOTE

The thermostat regulates seat
temperature by turning the current on
and off.

Rear Seat

WARNING

Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks, and placing
articles on the rear package tray is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that may hit and
injure passengers. Don't stack cargo
higher than the seatbacks or place
articles on the rear package tray.

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

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WARNING

Do Not Sit on the Rear Center
Console:
Allowing someone to sit on the rear
center console between the rear seats
is dangerous. The rear center console
is not designed for occupant seating.
During a collision, occupants not
wearing a seat belt could be thrown
from the vehicl e and seriously injured
or even killed. Do not allow anyone to
sit on the center console between the
rear seats.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

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

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

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

However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two
modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.
While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front
passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make
sure the child-restraint system is secured properly.

WARNING

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

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing
of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a
collision. Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed the
seat belt preten sioners also deployed and both front seat belts must be replaced. Have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident
before they are used again.

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

WARNING

One Belt, One Passenger:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time.

Seat Belt Caught or Pinched in the Door:
Wearing a seat belt that is caught or pinched in the door is dangerous. The seat belt
could become loose and not provide adequate protection in a sudden stop or collision.
Always make sure the seat belt is not caught or pinched in the door.

Seat Belt with Seat Belt Slide Bar:
Placing your foot or other objects such as an umbrella on the seat belt slide bar is
dangerous. The front seat belt is built in the rear door and the lower part of the seat
belt slides forward or backward along the seat belt slide bar as the rear door opens or
closes. If the seat belt slider is blocked, the seat belt could be improperly positioned
and would provide little or no protection in a collision. Always make sure nothing is
placed on the seat belt slide bar.

CAUTION

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

Ring

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Seat Belt Systems

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn 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

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

qAutomatic Locking Mode

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to
an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automatic
locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint
system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the
section on child restraint (page 2-20).

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Location of Seat Belt

For rear seat

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Seat Belt Systems

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3-Point Type Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

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

Tongue

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

Take up slack

Keep low on
hip bone

Too high

Buckle

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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.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qUnfastening the Seat Belts

Depress the button on the buckle.

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.

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

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

WARNING

Incorrect Positioning of the Driver
and Front Passenger Se at Belts:
Incorrect positioning of the driver and
passenger seat belts is dangerous.
Without proper positioning, the
pretensioner and load limiting systems
cannot provide adequate protection in
an accident and this could result in
serious injury. Wear seat belts only as
recommended in this owner's manual.

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WARNING

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

Modification or Testing of the
Pretensioner System:
Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is
dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable which
would prevent it from activating in an
accident. The occupants or repairers
could be seriously injured. Never
modify the compo nents or wiring, or
use electronic testing device s on the
pretensioner system.

WARNING

Pretensioner System Disposal:
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.

NOTE

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

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

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning
Light

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

Using an Improper Extender:
Using a seat belt extender that is for
another person or a different vehicle
or seat is dangerous. The seat belt will
not provide adequate protection and
the user could be seriously injured in
an accident. Only use the extender
provided for you and for the particular
vehicle and seat. NEVER use the
extender in a different vehicle or seat.

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

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat belt
extender and store it in the vehicle. If
the seat belt extender is left connected,
the rear door cannot be opened because
the seat belt does not fully retract and
the seat belt warning light will not
illuminate and function properly.

Seat Belt Warning Light

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

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