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How to Use This Manual

We want to help you get the most drivingpleasure from your vehicle. Your ownersmanual, when read from cover to cover,can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of themanual to best explain how to enjoy yourMazda. By reading your manual, you canfind out about the features, importantsafety information, and driving undervarious road conditions.

The above symbol in this manual means

"Do not do this " or "Do not let thishappen".

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

Youll find several WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

The above symbol, located on some partsof the vehicle, indicates that this manualcontains information related to the part.Please refer to the manual for a detailedexplanation.

A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious injury or death couldresult if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich bodily injury or damage to yourvehicle, or both, could result if thecaution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information andsometimes suggests how to makebetter use of your vehicle.

WARNING

CAUTION


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Table of Contents

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3

4

5

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Your Vehicle at a GlanceInterior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Essential Safety EquipmentUse of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and

child-restraint systems.

Knowing Your MazdaExplanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment

of various parts.

Before Driving Your MazdaImportant information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your MazdaExplanation of instruments and controls.

Interior ComfortUse of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio

system.

In Case of an EmergencyHelpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and CareHow to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Customer Information

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

SpecificationsTechnical information about your Mazda.

Index


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1 Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Dashboard Overview .................................................................... 1-2

Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-3

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


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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard Overview

Ashtray

Tilt wheel release lever

Climate control system

Lighter

Glove box

Audio system

Passenger-side air bag

Hazard warning flasher switch

Fog light switch

Power window switches

Power window lock switch

Light control / Turn signals

Instrument cluster

Wiper and washer lever

Driver-side air bag

Cruise control switches

Ignition switch

Center console

Hood release handle Cup holder

Shift lever

Parking brake handle

Rear window defroster switch

(page 5-38)

(page 2-36)

(page 5-23)

(page 5-36)

(page 5-37)

(page 3-18)

(page 3-23)

(page 5-2)

(page 5-19)

(page 6-38)

(page 5-41)

(page 6-11)

(page 2-36)

(page 6-39)

(page 6-39)

(page 6-37)

(page 5-40)

(page 6-2)

(page 3-14)

(page 3-16)

(page 5-5)

(page 5-8)

(page 6-38)


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Interior Overview

Vanity mirror

Rearview mirrorSeat belts

Interior lightSunvisors

Front seatsSide air bags

Rear seat

(page 6-35)

(page 2-11)

(page 2-5)

(page 2-36) (page 2-2)

(page 6-35)

(page 3-24)

(page 6-35)


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Exterior Overview

Door and keys

Outside mirrors

Side-marker lights

Headlights

Fuel-filler lid

Child safety lock

Tires

Reverse lights

Windshield wiper blades

Washer fluid

Hood

Front turn signal lights /

Parking lights

Fog lights

Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights / Taillights

Power windows

Antenna

Rear window defroster

Trunk lid

High-mount brake light

License plate

lights

Sunroof

Side-turn signal lights

(page 5-40)

(page 8-40)

(page 3-11)

(page 8-40)

(page 8-24)

(page 8-22)

(page 3-18)

(page 8-38)

(page 3-8)

(page 8-28)

(page 8-40)

(page 3-19)

(page 3-14)

(page 3-2)

(page 3-23)

(page 8-38)

(page 8-35)

(page 3-16)

(page 8-40)

(page 6-10)

(page 8-40)

(page 8-38)

(page 8-38)


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Exterior Overview

Door and keys

Outside mirrors

Side-marker lights

Headlights

Fuel-filler lid

Child safety lock

TiresReverse lights

Windshield wiper blades

Rear windshield

wiper blade

Liftgate

Washer fluid

Hood

Front turn signal lights/

Parking lights

Fog lights

Rear turn signal lights Brake lights / Taillights

Power windows

Antenna

Rear window defroster

License plate

lights

Sunroof

Side-turn signal lights

(page 5-40)(page 3-8)

(page 8-26)

(page 3-9)

(page 8-40)

(page 8-40)

(page 3-19)

(page 8-24)

(page 8-22)

(page 8-38)

(page 8-38)

(page 3-23)

(page 8-28)

(page 8-40)

(page 3-14)

(page 6-10)

(page 3-2)

(page 8-38)

(page 8-35)

(page 3-16)

(page 8-40)

(page 3-18)

(page 8-38)


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2 Essential Safety Equipment

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

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

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

Rear Seat .................................................................................... 2-5

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ . 2-11

Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2-11

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

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-16

Rear Center Position Seat Belt ................................................ 2-18

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-20

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-21

Seat Belt Warning Beep ........................................................... 2-21

Child Restraint ........................................................................... . 2-22

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-22

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-25LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-31

SRS Air Bags .............................................................................. . 2-36

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-36

Air Bag System Description .................................................... 2-40


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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

MSeat Slide

To move a seat forward or backward, raisethe lever and slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward.

Front Seats

Securing the Seats:Adjustable seats and seatbacks thatare not securely locked aredangerous. In a sudden stop orcollision, the seat or seatback couldmove, causing injury. Make sure the

adjustable components of the seat arelocked in place by attempting to slidethe seat forward and backward androcking the seatback.

Drivers Seat Adjustment:Adjusting the drivers seat while thevehicle is moving is dangerous. Thedriver could lose control of the vehicleand have an accident. Adjust thedrivers seat only when the vehicle isstopped.

WARNING

WARNING

Lever


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Seats

MSeat Recline To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while raising the lever.Then lean back to the desired position andrelease the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seatback is locked inplace by attempting to push it forward andbackward.

Reclining:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you dont get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt and suffer

serious internal injuries. Formaximum protection, sit well backand upright.

Unlocked Seatback:A seatback plays an important role inyour protection in a vehicle. Leavingthe seatback unlocked is dangerous asit can allow passengers to be ejectedor thrown around and baggage to

strike occupants in a sudden stop orcollision, resulting in severe injury.After adjusting the seatback at anytime, even when there are no otherpassengers, rock the seatback to makesure it is locked in place.

WARNING

When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position, makesure you support the seatback whileoperating the seatback lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury.

Lever

CAUTION


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Seats

MSeat Tilt (Drivers Seat)The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by

rotating the dial.

MHead Restraint

Height adjustment

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

Adjust the head restraint so that the top isparallel with the top of the passengersears, never the passengers neck.

Up

Down

Dial

Front of seat bottom

Up

Down

Dial

Rear of seat bottom

Head Restraints Adjustment:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision.Always drive with the head restraints

inserted when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted.

WARNING

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Seats

Rear Seat

Stacking Cargo:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, andputting things on the rear packagetray or on the luggage compartmentcover is dangerous. During sudden

braking or a collision, objects canbecome projectiles that may hit andinjure passengers. Dont stack thingshigher than the seatbacks or putthings on the rear package tray or onthe luggage compartment cover.

Securing Seats:Adjustable seats and seatbacks thatare not securely locked are

dangerous. In a sudden stop orcollision, the seat or seatback couldmove, causing injury. Make sure theadjustable components of the seat arelocked in place by attempting to slidethe seat forward and backward androcking the seatback.

Unlocked Seatback:A seatback plays an important role inyour protection in a vehicle. Leavingthe seatback unlocked is dangerous asit can allow passengers to be ejectedor thrown around and baggage tostrike occupants in a sudden stop orcollision, resulting in severe injury.After adjusting the seatback at anytime, even when there are no otherpassengers, rock the seatback to make

sure it is locked in place.

WARNINGPassenger on the Folded Seatback:Driving with a passenger on thefolded seatback is dangerous.Allowing a child to sit up on thefolded seatback while the vehicle ismoving is particularly dangerous. Ina sudden stop or even a minorcollision, a child not in a proper seator child-restraint system and seat belt

could be thrown forward, back oreven out of the car resulting inserious injuries or death. The child orother objects in the baggage areacould be thrown into other occupantsand cause serious injury. Never allowa passenger to sit or stand on thefolded seatback while the vehicle ismoving.

Children and the Folding Rear Seats:Playing with the folding rear seats isdangerous. Once the seats are backup, a child in the trunk would not beable to get out the way they hadentered. If you have small children,keep the seatbacks locked (sedan). Donot give the car keys to children anddo not allow them to play in thevehicle.

NOTE

When returning a rear seat to itsoriginal position, also replace the seatbelt to its normal position. Verify thatthe seat belt pulls and retracts.

WARNING


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Seats

MSplit-Folding Rear SeatbackTo provide more space in the luggage

compartment.

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear-center seat belt (page 2-19).

2. Pull the lock release up and fold theseatback forward.

To return the seatback to its originalposition, reverse the procedure.

MRear Seatback Lock (Sedan)To lock or unlock a seatback, move the

lever.

MFolding the Rear Seats Flat(Hatchback)

The seatbacks can be folded after settingup the seat bottoms.

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear-center seat belt (page 2-19).

Always unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-leftseatback. Leaving the lap portion of

the belt fastened could cause damageto the seat belt, buckle and seatback.

CAUTION

Lock release

NOTE

The seatback locks are part of thetrunk security system (page 3-11).

Always unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-leftseatback. Leaving the lap portion ofthe belt fastened could cause damageto the seat belt, buckle and seatback.

Lock

Unlock

CAUTION


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Seats

2. Remove the head restraints (page 2-9).

3. Pull the strap and lift the end of eachseat bottom up and forward.

4. Lift the rear of the seat bottomsforward.

5. Pull the lock release up and fold eachseatback forward.

To return the rear seat to its originalposition, reverse the procedure.

NOTE

When raising the seat bottom, hold the

seat belt and clear it from the seatbottoms housing space.

Stop-catch release

Strap

Lock release


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Seats

MRemoving the Seat Bottoms(Hatchback)

When flat folding the rear seats, the seatbottoms can be removed for more room.

To remove

1. Pull the strap and lift the end of eachseat bottom up and forward.

2. Lift the rear of the seat bottomsforward.

3. Pull the retaining clip to release the

lever. Remove the seat bottom.

Putting your fingers between theseat bottom and floor is dangerous.You could injure your fingers.When replacing the seat bottom, becareful not to catch your fingersbetween the seat bottom and floor.

After replacing the seat bottom toits original position, make sure allseat belt buckles are on top of the

seat bottom and the seat belts arenot twisted. Twisting or placing theseat belts under the seat bottomcould damage the seat belts.

CAUTION

Strap

NOTE

When raising the seat bottom, hold theseat belt and clear it from the seatbottoms housing space.

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Seats

To install

1. Insert the ends of the seat bottom leverinto the holders.

2. Return the seat bottom to its originalposition.

MHead Restraint

Riding in Area with Rear Seat BottomRemoved:Riding in the area where a rear seatbottom has been removed isdangerous. Sudden braking or acollision could cause serious injury.Do not sit or lie in the area where arear seat bottom has been removedwhile the vehicle is moving. Never

ride in a vehicle where you cant sit inthe seat and wear the seat belt.

WARNING

Putting your fingers between theseat bottom and floor is dangerous.You could injure your fingers.When replacing the seat bottom, becareful not to catch your fingersbetween the seat bottom and floor.

After replacing the seat bottom toits original position, make sure allseat belt buckles are on top of the

seat bottom and the seat belts arenot twisted. Twisting or placing theseat belts under the seat bottomcould damage the seat belts.

Head Restraints Adjustment:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision.Always drive with the head restraintsinserted when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted.

CAUTION

WARNING


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Seats

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the

desired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top isparallel with the top of the passengersears, never the passengers neck.

Removal

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

Stop-catch release

Stop-catch release


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Seat Belt Systems

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. 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 waywhen not in use.

The drivers seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only anemergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during acollision.

However, the front passengers seat and rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in twomodes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

Seat Belt Precautions

Not Wearing Seat Belts:Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout 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 seatbelt 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 webbingof the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in acollision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use duringan accident before they are used again.

Twisted Seat Belts:Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt isntavailable to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,which could break them or cause other serious injury or death. Dont wear twistedseat belts.

WARNING


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Seat Belt Systems

MPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical ConditionsPregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across thestomach area.Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with yourdoctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cant spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time.

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Ring


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Seat Belt Systems

MEmergency Locking ModeIf 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. Inthe emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and theretractor will lock in position during a collision.If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or inmotion, you may be in the automatic locking mode because you have pulled the belt too farout. To return to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until you can stopthe vehicle in a safe area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency lockingmode and then again extend it around you.

MAutomatic Locking ModeAlways use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automaticlocking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraintsystem. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See thesection on child restraint (page 2-22).


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Seat Belt Systems

MFastening the Seat Belts1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear a click.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snuglyfitted against your body.

3-Point Type Seat Belt

NOTE

When using the rear center seat belt,refer to "Rear Center Position SeatBelt" (page 2-18).

Belt

Tongue

Tongue

Buckle

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.An improperly positioned belt willprovide little or no protection in acollision. Always make sure theshoulder portion of the seat belt ispositioned across your shoulder and

near your neck, but never under yourarm, on your neck, or on your upperarm.

Positioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lap

portion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.

WARNING

Keep low on

hip bone

Take up slack

Too high

WARNING


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Seat Belt Systems

MUnfastening the Seat BeltsDepress the button on the buckle.

MShoulder Belt AdjusterAdjust the height of the shoulder belt if

the seat belt touches your neck, or if itcrosses your arm instead of your shoulder.To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, pushthe adjuster up. To lower the shoulder beltadjuster, push the button and slide itdown. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

NOTE

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

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.An improperly positioned belt willprovide little or no protection in acollision. Always make sure the

shoulder portion of the seat belt ispositioned across your shoulder andnear your neck, but never under yourarm, on your neck, or on your upperarm.

Button

Shoulder beltadjuster

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Seat Belt Systems

For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems.In moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal accidents, the front air bag andpretensioner systems deploy

simultaneously. The pretensioners take upslack in the front seat belts as the air bagsare expanding. The load limiting systemreleases belt webbing in a controlledmanner to reduce belt force on theoccupants chest.

Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner and LoadLimiting Systems

Incorrect Positioning of the Driverand Front Passenger Seat Belts:Incorrect positioning of the driverand passenger seat belts is dangerous.Without proper positioning, thepretensioner and load limitingsystems cannot provide adequateprotection in an accident and thiscould result in serious injury. Wearseat belts only as recommended in

this owners manual.

WARNING

Expended Seat Belt Pretensioners:Use of front seat belts with thepretensioner system expended isdangerous.The seat belt pretensioners will onlyfunction once. After they areexpended, they will not work againand must be replaced immediately,even if there was no front seat

occupant seated at the time.If the seat belt pretensioners are notreplaced, the risk of injury in acollision will increase.Always have an Authorized MazdaDealer inspect and replace the seatbelt pretensioners after a collision.

Modification or Testing of thePretensioner System:

Modifying the components or wiringof the pretensioner system, includingthe use of electronic testing devices isdangerous. You could accidentallyactivate it or make it inoperable whichwould prevent it from activating in anaccident. The occupants could beseriously injured. Never modify thecomponents or wiring, or useelectronic testing devices on the

pretensioner system.

Pretensioner System Disposal:Improper disposal of the pretensionersystem or a vehicle with non-deactivated pretensioners isdangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury couldresult. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of the

pretensioner system or how to scrap apretensioner-equipped vehicle.

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Seat Belt Systems

MAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner Systems Warning

Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner

system is OK, the warning light comes onwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position or after the engine is cranked.After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes, stayson or doesnt come on at all. If any ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The system

may not work in an accident.

NOTE

The pretensioner system will onlyactivate in a moderate or greaterfrontal or near-frontal collision. Itwill not activate in side or rearimpacts.

Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will bereleased when the air bags andpretensioners deploy. This does notindicate a fire. This gas normally

has no effect on occupants,however, those with sensitive skinmay experience light skin irritation.If residue from the deployment ofthe air bags or the front pretensionersystem gets on the skin or in theeyes, wash it off as soon as possible.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally

activate or become disabled. Thiscould cause serious injuries. Nevertamper with the systems and alwayshave an Authorized Mazda Dealerperform all servicing and repairs.

WARNING


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Seat Belt Systems

Before using the rear-center lap/shoulderbelt make sure tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) are fastened.

MFastening the Seat Belt1. Grasp the buckle (D) and tongue (C).

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle(D) until you hear a click.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snuglyfitted against your body.

Rear Center Position Seat

Belt

Sedan

Hatchback

(A)

(B)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

Fastening the Rear-Center Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle:Fastening the rear-center seat beltwith only one buckle is dangerous. Ifonly one pair of seat belt tongue andbuckle, either tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchorbuckle (D), is fastened, the seat beltcannot provide full protection. In a

sudden stop or collision, the usercould slide under the belt and sufferserious injuries. Always make surethat both pairs of seat belt tonguesand buckles as fastened properly.

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.

An improperly positioned belt willprovide little or no protection in acollision. Always make sure theshoulder portion of the seat belt ispositioned across your shoulder andnear your neck, but never under yourarm, on your neck, or on your upperarm.

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Seat Belt Systems

MUnfastening the Seat BeltDepress the button on the buckle.

MUnfastening the Lap Portion ofthe Seat Belt

Insert a small object in the anchor buckle(B) slot, such as a key.

MFastening the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt

Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into theanchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. Itis now secure for passenger use.

Positioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.

WARNING

Always unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-left

seatback. Leaving the lap portion ofthe belt fastened could cause damageto the seat belt, buckle and seatback.

NOTE

After returning the rear-left seatback toits upright position, fasten the lapportion of the belt.

Sedan

Hatchback

(A)

(B)

(A)

(B)

CAUTION


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Seat Belt Systems

If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat belts, it may not holdin the critical moment of a crash.When ordering an extender, only orderone that provides the necessary additional

length to fasten the seat belt properly.Please contact your Authorized MazdaDealer for more information.

Seat Belt Extender

Unnecessary Use of an Extender:Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly.In an accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only usethe extender when it is required tofasten the seat belt properly.

Using an Improper Extender:Using a seat belt extender that is foranother person or a different vehicleor seat is dangerous. The seat belt willnot provide adequate protection andthe user could be seriously injured inan accident. Only use the extenderprovided for you and for theparticular vehicle and seat. NEVER

use the extender in a different vehicleor seat.

Using an Extender That is Too Long:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured.Dont use the extender or choose oneshorter in length if the distancebetween the extenders buckle and thecenter of the users body is less than15cm (6 in).

WARNING


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Seat Belt Systems

If the drivers seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, the seat belt warning lightwill remain on until the belt is fastened.If the system does not operate correctly,consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the drivers seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep will sound for about6 seconds.

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Child Restraint

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

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 safetyof children riding in your vehicle.

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

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts,both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer tothe center of the vehicle in the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if thechild is seated in the center seat.

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

A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used in the front seat because itwould be too close to the air bag. The front passengers seat is also the least preferred seatfor other child-restraint systems.

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

Follow the Manufacturers Instructions and Always Keep the Child-Restraint SystemBuckled Down:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure

the child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraintsystem manufacturers instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle orfasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors.

Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving:Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. Nomatter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a suddenstop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or otheroccupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag forcesthat could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammed

into the adult, injuring the adult. Always secure a child in a proper child-restraintsystem.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous.The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violentlybackward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. NEVER use a rear-facingchild-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy.

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Children and Seating Position with Side Air Bag:Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous. If the vehicle isequipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause seriousinjury or death to the person. Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle; whenthey do, they are more at risk in the front passengers seat that has a side air bagbecause 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 andeliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. With the front air bag and theadditional side air bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a better

location for children who are prone to sleeping. If a child cant be seated in the rear,do not allow the child to lean over or against the front door, even if the child is seatedin a child-restraint system.

One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cant spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time.

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

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of speciallydesigned LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. When using these anchors tosecure a child-restraint system, refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-31).

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Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The frontpassengers seat is clearly the worstchoice for any child under 12, and withrear-facing child-restraint systems it isclearly unsafe due to air bags.

Some child-restraint systems now come

with tethers and therefore must beinstalled on the seats that take tethers tobe effective. In your Mazda, tetheredchild-restraint systems can only beaccommodated in the three positions onthe rear seat.

Some child-restraint systems also employspecially designed LATCH attachments;refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint

Systems" (page 2-31).

MRear Seat Child-RestraintSystem Installation

Follow these instructions when using achild-restraint system, unless you areattaching a LATCH-equipped child-restraint system to the rear LATCH loweranchors. Refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems" (page 2-31).

1. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routinginstructions.

2. To get the retractor into the automaticlocking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor.

Installing Child-Restraint

Systems

Tethered Child-Restraint SystemsWork Only on Rear Seat:Installation of a tether equippedchild-restraint system in the frontpassengers seat defeats the safety

design of the system and will result inan increased chance of serious injuryif the child-restraint system goesforward without benefit of beingtethered.Place tether equipped child-restraintsystems where there are tetheranchors.

WARNING

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint system

manufacturers instructions carefully.If you are not sure whether you have aLATCH system or tether, check in thechild-restraint system manufacturersinstructions and follow themaccordingly. Depending on the type ofchild-restraint system, it may notemploy seat belts which are inautomatic locking mode.


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3. Push the child-restraint system firmlyinto the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clickingfrom the retractor will be heard duringretraction if the system is in theautomatic locking mode. If the beltdoes not lock the seat down tight,repeat this step.

4. If your child-restraint system requiresthe use of a tether strap, hook andtighten the tether strap by following themanufacturers instructions.

NOTE

Inspect this function before each use ofthe child-restraint system. You shouldnot be able to pull the shoulder belt outof the retractor while the system is inthe automatic locking mode. Whenyou remove the child-restraint system,be sure the belt fully retracts to returnthe system to emergency locking modebefore occupants use the seat belts.

SedanFor rear right seat

For rear left seat

For rear center seat

Cover

Open

Sedan Tether strap

Anchor

bracket

Hatchback(Outboard position)

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Anchorbracket


Hatchback(Center position)


Anchorbracket


Child-Restraint Tether Usage:Using the tether to secure anythingbut a child-restraint system isdangerous. This could weaken ordamage the tether or tether anchorand result in injury. Use the tetherand tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.

Incorrect Positioning of the TetherStrap (Hatchback):Positioning the tether strap on top ofthe head restraint is dangerous. In acollision, the head restraint couldbend or break. This will cause thestrap to loosen. The child-restraintsystem could move and injure thechild or someone else. Alwaysposition the tether strap between the

head restraint and the seatback.

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M If You Must Use the Front Seatfor Children

If you cannot put all children in the rearseat, at least put the smallest in the rearand be sure the largest child up front usesthe shoulder belt over the shoulder.Do not put rear-facing child-restraintsystems on the front passengers seat.This seat is also not set up for tetheredchild-restraint systems, put them in one ofthe three rear seat positions set up withtether anchors.Dont allow anyone to sleep against theright front door if you have an optionalside air bag, it could cause serious injuriesto an out of position occupant. Aschildren more often sleep in cars, it isbetter to put them in the rear seat. Ifinstalling the child-restraint system on thefront seat is unavoidable, follow theseinstructions when using a front-facing

child-restraint system in the frontpassengers seat.

NOTE

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

Front Passengers Seat Position:As your vehicle has front air bags anddoubly so because your vehicle hasside air bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on thefront seat only when it is unavoidable.Always move the seat as far back aspossible, because the force of adeploying air bag could cause serious

injury or death to the child.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systemson the front seat are particularlydangerous.The child-restraint system can be hitby a deploying air bag and movedviolently backward resulting inserious injury or death to the child.

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

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MFront Passengers Seat Child-Restraint System Installation

1. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

2. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routinginstructions.

3. To get the retractor into the automaticlocking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmlyinto the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clickingfrom the retractor will be heard duringretraction if the system is in automatic

locking mode. If the belt does not lockthe seat down tight, repeat this step.

Children and Seating Position withSide Air Bag:Allowing anyone to lean over oragainst the front door is dangerous. Ifthe vehicle is equipped with side airbags, the impact of an inflating sideair bag could cause serious injury ordeath to the person. Children aremore likely to sleep in the vehicle;

when they do, they are more at risk inthe front passengers seat that has aside air bag because they may slumpover into the path of the seatback-mounted air bag. Furthermore,leaning over or against the doorscould block the side air bag andeliminate the advantages ofsupplemental protection. With thefront air bag and the additional side

air bag that comes out of the frontseat, the rear seat is always a betterlocation for children who are prone tosleeping. If a child cant be seated inthe rear, do not allow the child to leanover or against the front door, even ifthe child is seated in a child-restraintsystem.

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NOTE

Inspect this function before eachuse of the child-restraint system.You should not be able to pull theshoulder belt out of the retractorwhile the system is in the automaticlocking mode. When you removethe child-restraint system, be surethe belt fully retracts to return thesystem to emergency locking modebefore occupants use the seat belts.

Follow the child-restraint systemmanufacturers instruction carefully.Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employseat belts which are in automaticlocking mode.


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Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Some LATCH child-restraint systemsmust also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a tether you mustuse it to better assure your childs safety.

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems

Manufacturers Instructions for Child-Restraint System:

An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make surethe child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraintsystem manufacturers instructions.

Attaching Two Child-Restraint Systems to the Same LATCH Lower Anchor:Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor is dangerous.In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child-restraint systemattachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the seatposition for another child-restraint system when an outboard LATCH position is

occupied, use the center seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.

Unsecured Child-Restraint System:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Follow thechild-restraint system manufacturers instructions on belt routing to secure the seatjust as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in animproperly secured seat later on. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fastenit with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors.

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems:Not following the child-restraint system manufacturers instructions when installingthe child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent thechild-restraint system from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors andthe child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system couldmove in a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or otheroccupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seatbelts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH lower anchors. Always follow thechild-restraint system manufacturers instructions.

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MChild-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (Rear

Outboard Seats)1. Expand the area between the seat

bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors.

2. Secure the child-restraint system usingBOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturers instruction.

3. If your child-restraint system cameequipped with a tether, that probablymeans it is very important to properlysecure the tether for child safety, pleasecarefully follow the child-restraintsystem manufacturers instructionswhen installing tethers.

NOTE

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

For rear

right seat

For rear left seat

LATCHlower anchor

Marking

SedanFor rear right seat

For rear left seat

Cover

Open

Tether strap

Sedan

Anchor

bracket


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MChild-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (Rear

Center Seat)The LATCH lower anchors at the centerof the rear seat are much further apart thanthe sets of LATCH lower anchors forchild-restraint system installation at otherseating positions. Child-restraint systemswith rigid LATCH attachments cannot beinstalled on the center seating position.Some LATCH equipped child-restraintsystems can be placed in the centerposition and will reach the nearestLATCH lower anchors which are 400 mm(15.75 in) apart. LATCH compatiblechild-restraint systems (with attachmentson belt webbing) can be used at thisseating position only if the child-restraintsystem instructions state that the child-restraint system can be installed toLATCH lower anchors that are 400 mm

(15.75 in) apart. Do not attach two child-restraint systems to the same LATCHlower anchor. If any child-restraint systemhas a tether, it must be used also for yourchilds optimum safety.


Incorrect Positioning of the TetherStrap (Hatchback):Positioning the tether strap on top ofthe head restraint is dangerous. In acollision, the head restraint couldbend or break. This will cause thestrap to loosen. The child-restraint

system could move and injure thechild or someone else. Alwaysposition the tether strap between thehead restraint and the seatback.

Anchorbracket


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1. Expand the area between the seatbottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors.

2. Secure the child-restraint system usingBOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturers instructions.

3. If your child-restraint system cameequipped with a tether, that probablymeans it is very important to properlysecure the tether for child safety, pleasecarefully follow the child-restraintsystem manufacturers instructionswhen installing tethers.

NOTE

The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for the

attachment of a child-restraint system.


LATCHlower anchor

Marking

Sedan


Cover

Open

Tether strap

Sedan

Anchor

bracket




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SRS Air Bags

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

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

The steering wheel hub

The passenger side dashboard

The outboard sides of the front seatbacks

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

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide only supplemental

protection only in the front seats in a few modes, so seat belts become important in thefollowing ways:

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

Keep the passenger away from an inflating air bag.

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

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

Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

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

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

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Small children, those under 18 kg (40 lb), should be protected by a child-restraint system(page 2-22).Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow theinstallation directions in this Owners Manual as well as the child-restraint systemmanufacturers instructions.

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

Child in the Front Seat:Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could behit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child ismore likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate, right-side collision. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on therear seat with an appropriate child-restraint system for the childs age and size.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous.The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violentlybackward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. NEVER use a rear-facingchild-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy.

Seating Position with Front Air Bags:Sitting too close to the air bag storage compartments or placing hands or feet on themis extremely dangerous. Front Air bags inflate with great force and speed. Seriousinjuries could occur if someone is too close. The driver should always hold onto onlythe rim of the steering wheel. The front seat passenger should keep both feet on thefloor. Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and

always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

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Seating Position with Side Air Bags:Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments or placing hands on them isextremely dangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out ofthe outboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the sidethe car is hit.Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaningagainst a window in the front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the frontseatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the drivers-sidewindow while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of

supplemental protection. Give the side airbags room to work by sitting in the center ofthe seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Front Air Bag Storage Areas:Attaching an object to a front air bag storage area or placing something in front of itis dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with front air bag inflationand injure the occupants.Always keep the front air bag storage areas free of objects.

Side Air Bag Storage Areas:

Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of theseat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the sideair bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the addedprotection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that isdangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust.Do not hang net bags, map pouches or back pads with side straps on the front seats.Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag storage areas inyour front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Hot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in thesteering wheel, dashboard or the seatbacks are very hot. You could get burned. Donttouch the internal components of the air bag storage areas after the bags haveinflated.

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

Suspension Adjustment:Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicles height or the

suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collisionresulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of seriousinjuries.

Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system isdangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Dont make anymodifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,badges, or anything else over the air bag storage areas. It also includes installingextra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized

Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation offront seats. It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assurethat the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged airbag connection.

To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, dont place luggage or other objects underthe front seats.

NOTE

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

Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systemsand that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owners Manual, isimportant.

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

The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

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

MHow the Air Bags WorkWhen air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force,an electrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quicklydeflate.The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again andmust be replaced.Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.

Air Bag System Description

Inflators and air bags

Side crash sensor

Inflator and air bag

Side crash sensor

Inflator and air bag

Crash sensors and

diagnostic module

(SAS unit)

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MAir Bag Activation/DeactivationFront air bag activation

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

Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater

than about 22 km/h (14 mph).

Frontal impact within about a 30 degree

range from head-on to the vehicle.

Driving into a big hole or hitting the far

side of a hole.Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard

object.

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Limitations to front air bag activation

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

cases:

Non-activation of front air bags

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

Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe

cosmetic damage but may not have enough

impact to activate the air bag.

Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail

gate may not provide the stopping force

necessary for air bag deployment.

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not

provide the stopping force necessary for air

bag deployment.

Collision from the rear.

Impact to the side, but it may deploy a side

air bag.

Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side air

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Side air bag activation

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will

cause a side air bag to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags.

Limitations to side air bag activation

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

Side impacts involving trees or poles can

cause severe cosmetic damage but may not

have enough impact force to activate a side

air bag.

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles

may not provide enough force to deploy a

side air bag.

Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough

side force to deploy the side air bags.

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Non-activation of side air bag

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

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

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MConstant MonitoringThe following components of the air bag

systems are monitored by a diagnosticsystem:

SAS unit

Air bag modules

Side air bag crash sensor

Front seat belt pretensioners

Related wiring

A diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the systems readiness. Thisbegins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven.

MAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner Systems Warning

Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner

system is OK, the warning light comes onwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position or after the engine is cranked.After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes, stayson or doesnt come on at all. If any ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The systemmay not work in an accident.

MMaintenanceThe air bag systems do not require regularmaintenance. But if any of the followingoccurs, take your vehicle to an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible:

The air bag system warning lightflashes.

The air bag system warning light stayson.

The air bag system warning light staysoff when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.

The air bags inflate.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled. Thiscould cause serious injuries. Nevertamper with the systems and alwayshave an Authorized Mazda Dealer

perform all servicing and repairs.

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Damaged Air Bag Sensors:Driving with damaged air bag sensorsis dangerous. A collision, even onenot strong enough to inflate the airbags, could damage the sensors. Ifthere was a subsequent collision, adamaged sensor would not inflate theair bags. Always have an AuthorizedMazda Dealer inspect the air bag

systems after a collision.

Removing Interior Parts:Removing any components such asthe front seat, front dashboard, thesteering wheel or parts containing airbag parts or sensors is dangerous.These parts contain essential air bagparts. The air bag could accidentallyactivate and cause serious injuries.

Always have an Authorized MazdaDealer remove these parts.

Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag or avehicle with live air bags in it can beextremely dangerous. Unless allsafety procedures are followed, injurycan result. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of an airbag or how to scrap an air bagequipped vehicle.

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3 Knowing Your Mazda

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

Doors and Locks ............................................................................ 3-2

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

Keyless Entry System ................................................................ 3-2

Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-6

Liftgate (Hatchback) .................................................................. 3-9

Trunk Lid (Sedan) ................................................................... 3-11

Trunk Release Handle (Sedan) ................................................ 3-12

Power Windows .......................................................................3-14

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-16

Hood ........................................................................................3-18

Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-19

Roof Rack ................................................................................ 3-21

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ..................................................... .3-23

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-23

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Doors and Locks

The keys operate all locks.

A code number is stamped on the plateattached to the key set; detach this plate

and store it in a safe place (not in thevehicle) for use if you need to make areplacement key.

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

If your key is lost, consult yourAuthorized Mazda Dealer with the code

number ready.

This system locks and unlocks the doorsand the liftgate.It can also help you signal for attention inan emergency.Press the button slowly and accurately.

Keys

Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous. This couldresult in someone being badly injuredor even killed. They could play withpower windows or other controls, or

even make the vehicle move. Dontleave the keys in your vehicle withchildren.

WARNING

Key code number plate

Keyless Entry System

To avoid damage to the transmitter, do

not: Drop it.

Get it wet.

Disassemble it.

Expose it to heat or sunlight.

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Doors and Locks

MTransmitter

Lock button

To lock the doors and the liftgate, pressthe LOCK button and the hazard warninglights will flash once.

To confirm that all the doors and theliftgate have been locked, press the LOCK

button again within 5 seconds. If they areclosed and locked, the horn will soundand the hazard warning lights will flashonce.

NOTE

The keyless entry system isdesigned to operate up to about 2.5m (8 ft) from the center of thevehicle, but this may vary becauseof local conditions.

The system doesnt operate whenthe ignition switch is in the ONposition.

If the transmitter does not operate

when pressing a button or theoperation range becomes too small,the battery may be dead. To install anew battery, refer to Maintenance(page 3-4).

Additional transmitters can beobtained at an Authorized MazdaDealer. Up to 3 transmitters can beused with the keyless entry system

per vehicle. Bring all transmitters toan Authorized Mazda Dealer whenthe electronic codes need to bereset.

Lock button

Unlock button

Panic button

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation. (Outsidetransmissions may momentarily

interfere with the devices operation.)

NOTE

Confirm that all the doors and theliftgate are locked visually or aurallyby use of the double click.


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Unlock button

To unlock the drivers door, press the

UNLOCK button and the hazard warninglights will flash twice.

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

Panic button

You can use the button to turn on thealarm, which allows you to signal for

attention in an emergency.

Turning on the alarm

Pressing the button once will trigger the

alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds,and do the following:

The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

MTransmitter MaintenanceNOTEAfter unlocking with the transmitter,all doors and the liftgate willautomatically lock if one of the doorsor the liftgate is not opened withinabout 30 seconds.

NOTE

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

NOTE

If the LOCK and UNLOCK button arepressed sequentially, the hazardwarning flasher may not flashcorrectly.

Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facing upward.Battery leakage could occur if it isnot installed correctly.

When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also

be careful not to get dirt in thetransmitter as it could damage it.

Danger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same typebattery (CR2025 or the equivalent).

Dispose of used batteries accordingto the following instructions.

Insulate the plus and minusterminals of the battery usingcellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble. Never throw the battery into fire

and/or water. Never deform or crush.

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Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot

and gently pry open the transmitter.

2. Press the portion of the batteryindicated by A and remove the battery.

3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or theequivalent) into the front portion of theholder with the positive pole ( )facing up. Press on the B portion of thebattery to set the battery.

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

Back cover

Slot

A

Do not press any buttons whenreplacing the battery. The electroniccode could be altered and cause thekeyless entry system to malfunction.If the keyless entry system fails tooperate, contact an Authorized MazdaDealer.

Back cover

Front of

holder

Frontcover

B

CAUTION


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MServiceIf you have a problem with the keyless

entry system, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bringall remaining transmitters to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible for a replacement and to makethe lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

Changes or modifications couldvoid your right to operate thekeyless entry system.

Damage to your keyless entrysystem will affect the vehiclewarranty coverage.

CAUTION

Door Locks

Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animalunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. In hot weather,temperatures inside a vehicle canbecome high enough to cause brain

damage or even death. Always take allchildren and animals with you orleave a responsible person with them.

Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous. This couldresult in someone being badly injuredor even killed. They could play withpower windows or other controls, or

even make the vehicle move. Dontleave the keys in your vehicle withchildren.

Unlocked Doors:Unlocked doors in a moving vehicleare dangerous. Passengers can fallout if a door is accidentally openedand can more easily be thrown out inan accident. So keep all doors locked

when driving.

NOTE

Always remove the key from theignition switch, close all windows, andlock all doors when leaving yourvehicle unattended. This discouragesintruders and thieves.

WARNING


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MLocking, Unlocking with KeyEither front door can be locked or

unlocked with a key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock,toward the back to lock.

MLocking, Unlocking withTransmitter

The doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to keyless entry system(page 3-2).

MLocking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Button

To lock any door from the inside, pushdown its door-lock button.To unlock, pull it up.

To lock any door with the door-lockbutton from the outside, push down itsdoor-lock button and close the door.

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, becareful not to leave the key inside thevehicle.

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MPower Door LocksLocking, unlocking with key

All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when any door is lockedwith a key. All doors and the liftgateunlock when the drivers door is unlockedand the key is held in the unlock positiona second longer. Also, all doors and theliftgate unlock when the passengers dooris unlocked.

Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch

All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when LOCK is pushed.They all unlock when the unmarked partof the door-lock switch is pushed.

MRear Door Child Safety LocksThese locks are intended to help prevent

children from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle.

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

NOTE

Holding the key in the unlockedposition in the drivers door lock forabout a second unlocks all doors andthe liftgate. To unlock only the driversdoor, insert a key into the drivers doorlock and turn the key briefly to the

unlock position and then immediatelyreturn it to the center position.

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

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MLocking, Unlocking with KeyTo lock the liftgate with the key, insert thekey and turn it counterclockwise.

To unlock the liftgate with the key, insertthe key and turn it clockwise.

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byinserting the key into the key slot of anydoor, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-8).

MLocking, Unlocking withTransmitter

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-2).

MLocking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the door-lock switch, refer to

Power Door Locks (page 3-8).MOpening and Closing the LiftgateTo open the liftgate, pull up on the handle.

To close, use both hands to push theliftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Donot slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make

sure it is secure.

Liftgate (Hatchback)

Open Liftgate:An open liftgate in a moving vehiclewill cause exhaust gas to be drawninto the cabin. This gas contains CO(carbon monoxide), which iscolorless, odorless, and highly

poisonous, and it can cause loss ofconsciousness and death. Moreover,an open liftgate could causeoccupants to fall out in accident. Donot drive with the liftgate open.

WARNING

Lock

Unlock


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MLuggage Compartment

Luggage strap

The luggage compartment can beaccessed by opening the liftgate when thestraps are attached to the sides of theliftgate.

Luggage compartment cover

This cover can be removed for more

room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;then lift and pull it out.

Luggage compartment cover hook

Use the hook under the luggagecompartment cover to temporarily holdthe trunk mat.

Placing Cargo on the Cover:Placing luggage or other cargo on topof the luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, the cargo could become aprojectile that could hit and injuresomeone. Dont place anything on top

of the cover.

WARNING

Strap

Remove luggage or other cargo from

the trunk mat before lifting the mat toavoid damaging the trunk mat or theluggage compartment cover.

CAUTION

Hook

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MOpening and Closing the TrunkOpening the trunk lid with the key

Insert the key into the slot and turn itclockwise.

Opening the trunk lid with the remoterelease lever

Pull up the release lever next to thedrivers seat.

Closing the trunk lid

Use both hands to push the trunk lid downuntil the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it issecure.

MTrunk SecurityIn some situations you may want toprevent the trunk from being opened withthe remote trunk lid release lever.

Give your key only to someone you trust.

To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear

seatbacks (page 2-6) , push the trunk locklever up, and close the trunk.

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas:Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicleis dangerous. This gas contains CO(carbon monoxide), which iscolorless, odorless, and highlypoisonous. If inhaled, it can cause

loss of consciousness and death.Because exhaust gas can get into thecabin through an open trunk, keepthe trunk closed when driving.

WARNING

Open

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To cancel the security feature, insert thekey into the lock, turn the key clockwise,and push the trunk lock lever down.

MTrunk LightThe trunk light is on when the lid is openand off when its closed.

Your vehicle is equipped with a trunkrelease handle that provides a means ofescape for children and adults in the eventthey become locked inside the trunk.

No matter how careful adults might bewith keys and locking their cars, parentsshould be aware that children may be

tempted to play around vehicles and usethe trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarizethemselves with the operation andlocation of the release handle so that allchildren can be told about it in anappropriate way, keeping in mind thatmost vehicles dont have such handles.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the trunk openfor a long period when the engine isnot running.

LockUnlock

Trunk lock lever

Trunk Release Handle

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MOpening the Trunk Lid from theInside

Pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle.The handle is made of material that willglow for hours in the darkness of the trunkfollowing a brief exposure to ambientlight.

The "T" shaped handle is located on theinside of the trunk lid.

Open Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid, lock therear seatbacks and do not allowchildren to play inside the vehicle.

Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving children or animalsunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. Babies left sleeping andkids who lock themselves in cars ortrunks can die very quickly from heatprostration. Dont leave your childrenor pets alone in a car at any time.Dont leave the car, the rear folding

seats or the trunk unlocked. Alwayskeep the car from being a temptingplace to play by locking rear seats,doors and the trunk, and keeping thekeys where children wont play withthem.

WARNING

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

MOperating the Drivers SidePower Window

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

Always keep the handle firmlyattached to the holder and in therecessed position. Not securing thehandle this way could allow it to snagluggage in the trunk and open the trunklid.

CAUTION Power Windows

Closing Power Windows:Closing power windows aredangerous. A persons hands, head,or even neck could be caught by the

window and result in serious injury oreven death.This warning applies especially tochildren. Make sure the opening isclear before closing a window.

To prevent burning out the fuse and

damaging the power window system,dont open or close more than twowindows at once.

WARNING

CAUTION

Close

Open

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Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,

push the switch completely down.

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

MOperating the Passenger PowerWindows

The power windows may be operatedwhen

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