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11 Index

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Index

A

Accessory Socket............................. 6-54

Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and

Accessories ......................................9-11Air Bag Systems .............................. 2-31Air Filter ..........................................8-20Ambient Temperature Display ........ 6-48Antenna............................................6-16Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........ 5-7

Warning light .............................. 5-8Appearance Care

.............................. 8-40

Ashtray.............................................6-50Audio

Audio control switch ................ 6-40Audio System...................................6-16

Audio set...................................6-23Operating tips for audio

system .......................................6-16Safety certification.................... 6-42

Automatic Transaxle

Driving tips ...............................5-16Fluid..........................................8-18Indicators ..................................5-12Manual shift mode .................... 5-12Recommendations for

shifting ......................................5-15Shifting .....................................5-13Shifting specification................ 5-14Shift-lock system ...................... 5-12Transaxle ranges ....................... 5-11

B

Battery

Emergency starting ................... 7-14Maintenance ............................. 8-24Specifications ........................... 10-3

B

Beeps

Ignition key reminder................5-36Lights-on reminder ...................5-36

Before Starting the Engine .................4-5After getting in............................4-5Before getting in .........................4-5

Body Lubrication .............................8-20Bottle Holder....................................6-51Brake/Clutch

Fluid..........................................8-15

Brakes

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....5-7Foot brake ...................................5-4Pad wear indicator ......................5-8Parking brake ..............................5-5Warning light ..............................5-6

Break-In .............................................4-6Bulb Replacement ............................8-29

C

Capacities .........................................10-4Carbon Monoxide ..............................4-4Catalytic Converter ............................4-3Cell Phones ......................................9-12Center Box .......................................6-52Center Console .................................6-53

Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ........2-21Installing child-restraint

systems......................................2-24LATCH child-restraint

systems......................................2-29Child Safety Locks for Rear Door .....3-9Cigarette Lighter ..............................6-49Climate Control System .....................6-2

Gas specifications.....................10-4

Clock ................................................6-47

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C

Courtesy Lights................................6-45

Cruise Control ..................................5-17Cup Holder.......................................6-50Customer Assistance ..........................9-2

D

Dashboard Illumination ...................5-26Daytime Running Lights..................5-38

DefrosterRear window .............................5-41Dimensions ......................................10-4Door Locks.........................................3-7Driving In Flooded Area ....................4-9Driving Tips .......................................4-6

Automatic transaxle ..................5-16Break-in ......................................4-6Driving in flooded area ...............4-9

Hazardous driving.......................4-7Money-saving suggestions..........4-6Rocking the vehicle ....................4-7Winter driving.............................4-8

E

Emergency Starting..........................7-14Flooded engine..........................7-14

Jump-starting ............................7-14Push-starting .............................7-16Emergency Towing ..........................7-17Emission Control System...................4-3Engine

Coolant......................................8-13Exhaust gas .................................4-4Hood release .............................3-17Oil .............................................8-10

Overheating...............................7-12Starting........................................5-3

E

Engine Compartment Overview.........8-9

Engine Coolant

Overheating ...............................7-12Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge ...............................................5-25Exhaust Gas........................................4-4Exterior Care ....................................8-42

F

Flasher

Hazard warning .........................5-42Headlights .................................5-37

Flat Tire ..............................................7-3Changing .....................................7-5Spare tire and tool storage...........7-3

Fluids

Classification.............................10-3

Owner maintenance.....................8-7Fog Lights ........................................5-39Foot Brake ..........................................5-4Front seats ..........................................2-2Fuel

Filler lid and cap .......................3-16Gauge ........................................5-26Requirements ..............................4-2Tank capacity ............................10-4

Fuses.................................................8-35Panel description .......................8-37Replacement..............................8-35

G

Gauges ..............................................5-23Glove Box ........................................6-53

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H

Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 5-42

Hazardous Driving............................. 4-7Headlights

Control ......................................5-37Flashing ....................................5-37High-low beam ......................... 5-37On reminder.............................. 5-37

HomeLink Wireless Control

System..............................................5-43Hood Release

...................................3-17

Horn .................................................5-42

I

Ignition

Keys ............................................ 3-2Switch ......................................... 5-2

Illuminated Entry System ................ 6-43

Immobilizer System......................... 3-20Indicator Lights................................5-27Cruise Main .............................. 5-36Cruise set ..................................5-36Headlight high-beam ................ 5-34Security .....................................5-33Shift position ............................ 5-34TCS...........................................5-35TCS OFF ..................................5-35

Information Display......................... 6-46Ambient temperature display ... 6-48Audio display............................ 6-48Climate control display............. 6-48Clock.........................................6-47Display dimmer cancel

function .....................................6-48Information display functions... 6-46

Instrument Cluster ........................... 5-23Instrument Cluster Dimmer Cancel

Button ..............................................5-26

I

Interior Care.....................................8-45

Interior Lights ..................................6-43

J

Jump-Starting ...................................7-14

K

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

L

Label Information ............................10-2Lane-Change Signals .......................5-38Light Bulbs

Replacement..............................8-29

Specifications............................10-5Lighter ..............................................6-49Lighting Control...............................5-37Lubricant Quality .............................10-3

M

Maintenance

Introduction.................................8-2

Owner maintenanceprecautions ..................................8-8Owner maintenance schedule .....8-7Scheduled....................................8-3

Manual Transaxle Operation..............5-9Recommendations for shifting....5-9

Map Lights .......................................6-45Meters and Gauges...........................5-23

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M

Mirrors

Outside mirrors .........................3-25Rearview mirror........................3-26

Money-Saving Suggestions ...............4-6

O

Odometer and Trip Meter ................5-24Outside Mirrors ................................3-25

Overhead Console ............................6-52Overhead Lights...............................6-44Overheating......................................7-12Overloading........................................4-9

P

Paint Damage ...................................8-40Parking Brake.....................................5-5

Parking in an Emergency ...................7-2Power Door Locks .............................3-9Power Steering .................................5-16

Fluid ..........................................8-17Power Windows ...............................3-14Push-Starting....................................7-16

R

Rear Door Child Safety Locks ...........3-9Rear Seat ............................................2-7Rear Window Defroster ...................5-41Rearview Mirror...............................3-26Recreational Towing ........................7-18Registering Your Vehicle in

A Foreign Country ...........................9-10Rocking the Vehicle...........................4-7

S

Safety Defects, Reporting

................9-16

Seat Belt System

3-point type ...............................2-13Automatic locking.....................2-12Emergency locking ...................2-12Extender ....................................2-19Pregnant women........................2-12Pretensioner and load

limiting ......................................2-15Rear-center lap/shoulder

...........2-17

Seat belt precautions .................2-10Warning light ............................2-20

Seats

Front seat.....................................2-2Rear seat ......................................2-7

Security System

Immobilizer system...................3-20Theft-deterrent system ..............3-22

Service Publications .........................9-17Spare Tire and Tool Storage...............7-3Specifications ...................................10-3Speedometer .....................................5-24SRS Air Bags

Air bag system description........2-36Supplemental restraint systems

precautions ................................2-31Warning light ............................2-42

Starting the Engine .............................5-3Steering Wheel .................................3-25

Horn ..........................................5-42Storage Compartments .....................6-52

Center box .................................6-52Center console...........................6-53Glove box ..................................6-53Overhead console ......................6-52Storage pocket...........................6-52

Storage Pocket..................................6-52

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S

Sunroof

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

Sunshade ..........................................3-19Sunvisors..........................................6-43

T

Tachometer ......................................5-25Temporary Spare Tire...................... 8-27Theft-Deterrent System ................... 3-22

TiedownHook .........................................7-18Tires

Flat tire........................................ 7-3Inflation pressure ...................... 8-25Replacement ............................. 8-27Rotation ....................................8-26Snow tires ................................... 4-8Spare tire and tool storage .......... 7-3

Specifications ........................... 10-5Tire chains .................................. 4-8Uniform tire quality grading

system (UTQGS) ...................... 9-14Tool.................................................... 7-3Towing

Description ...............................7-17Emergency towing.................... 7-17Recreational towing .................. 7-18

Trailer towing ........................... 4-10Traction Control System (TCS)....... 5-20TCS indicator light ................... 5-21TCS OFF indicator light ........... 5-21TCS OFF switch ....................... 5-22

Trailer Towing .................................4-10Trip Meter ........................................5-24Trunk Lid .........................................3-10Trunk Light ......................................3-12Trunk Release lever

......................... 3-12

Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....... 5-38

V

Vanity Mirrors..................................6-43

Vehicle Information Labels .............10-2

W

Warning Lights ................................5-27ABS...........................................5-31Air bag system ..........................5-32Automatic transaxle ..................5-33

Brake system.............................5-29Charging system .......................5-30Check engine.............................5-31Door-ajar ...................................5-33Engine oil pressure....................5-30Front seat belt pretensioner

system .......................................5-32Low fuel ....................................5-32Low washer fluid level .............5-33

Seat belt.....................................5-32Warranty.............................................9-8Washer Fluid ....................................8-19Weights ............................................10-4Wheel Replacement .........................8-28Windows

Power windows.........................3-14Windshield Washer ..........................5-40Windshield Wipers...........................5-40

Blades replacement ...................8-22Winter Driving ...................................4-8

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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 this

happen".

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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 InformationImportant 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

Hood release handle

Climate control system

Glove box

Shift lever

Parking brake

Audio system

Passenger-side air bag

Hazard warning flasher switch

Fog lights switch

Power window lock switch

Lighting control/Turn signals

Instrument cluster

Power window switches

Driver-side air bag Wiper and washer lever

Lighter

Ignition switch

AshtraySteering column release lever

Cup holder

Storage pocket

Information display

Center console

(page 2-31)

(page 3-15)

(page 3-17)

(page 5-23)

(page 5-37)

(page 5-39)

(page 3-14)

(page 6-52)

(page 5-2)

(page 3-25)

(page 6-16)

(page 6-50)

(page 5-5)

(page 5-9) (page 5-10)

(page 2-31)

(page 6-53)

(page 6-53)

(page 6-49)

(page 6-2)

(page 6-50)

(page 5-42)

(page 6-46)

(page 5-39)

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Interior Overview

Vanity mirror

Rearview mirror

Seat belts

Interior light

Sunvisors

Front seats

Side air bags

Rear seat

Map light

Curtain air bags

(page 6-43)

(page 2-10)

(page 2-31)

(page 6-43)

(page 2-31)

(page 2-7) (page 2-2)

(page 6-43)

(page 3-26)

(page 6-45)

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Exterior Overview

Doors and keys

Outside mirrors

Headlights

Fuel-filler lid

Child safety locks

Tires

Reverse lights

Windshield wiper blades

Hood

Front turn signal lightsFog lights

Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights

Power windows

Rear window defroster

Trunk lid

High-mount brake light

License plate lights

Antenna

Parking lights

Sunroof

Side marker lights

(page 8-31)

(page 8-31)

(page 3-17)

(page 8-22)

(page 8-30)

(page 8-33)

(page 8-33)

(page 3-10)

(page 8-33)

(page 6-16)

(page 8-31)

(page 8-31)

(page 3-25)

(page 3-2)

(page 3-16)

(page 3-9)

(page 3-18)

(page 8-33)

(page 8-25)

(page 3-14)

(page 5-41)

(page 8-33)

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2 Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and

child-restraint systems.

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

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

Rear Seat .................................................................................... 2-7

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

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

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-13

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-15Rear Center Position Seat Belt ................................................ 2-17

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-19

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-20

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-21

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-21

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-24

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-29

SRS Air Bags ...............................................................................2-31

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-31

Air Bag System Description .................................................... 2-36

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

(Manually operated seats)

(Electrically operated seats)The seat-bottom tilt, seat height, seatslide, and seat recline can be electrically

adjusted. Move them to the desiredpositions by using the switch on the seatslower side.

MSeat Slide(Manually operated seats)

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 original

position 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 could

move, causing injury. Make sure theadjustable components of the seat arelocked in place by attempting to slidethe seat forward and backward androcking the seatback.

The seat-bottom power adjustmentis operated by motors. Avoidextended operation becauseexcessive use can damage the

motors.

To prevent the battery from runningdown, avoid using the poweradjustment when the engine isstopped. The adjuster uses a greatamount of electric power.

Dont use the switch to make morethan one adjustment at a time.

WARNING

CAUTION

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 is

stopped.

WARNING

Lever

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Seats

(Electrically operated seats)To slide the seat, move the slide lifterswitch on the outside of the seat to the

front or back and hold it. Release theswitch at the desired position.

MSeat Recline

Slide lifter switch

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 sufferserious internal injuries. For

maximum 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 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 makesure it is locked in place.

WARNING

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Seats

(Manually operated seats)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.

(Electrically operated seats)Change the seatback angle by pressing thefront or rear side of the reclining switch.

When the seatback is at the desired angle,release the switch.

MSeat Height Adjustment (DriversSeat)

(Manually operated seats)To raise the seat, pull up the lever. Release

the lever at the desired position.

To lower the seat, push down the lever.Release the lever at the desired position.

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

Reclining switch

Up

Down

Lever

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Seats

(Electrically operated seats)

Front height adjustmentTo adjust the front height of the seat-bottom, raise or lower the front of theslide lifter switch on the left side of theseat.

Rear height adjustment

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

Height adjustment

Raise the seat by pulling up on the center

of the switch. Release the switch at thedesired position.

Lower the seat by pressing down on thecenter of the switch. Release the switch atthe desired position.

MLumbar Support Adjustment(Drivers Seat)

To adjust the lumbar support, pull thelever forward.

Switch

Switch

Switch

Lever

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Seats

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.

MSeat WarmerThe front seats are electrically heated. The

ignition switch must be in the ONposition.

Press the switch to turn the seat warmeron or off. When the switch is in the ONposition, the indicator light will come on.

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 used

and make sure they are properlyadjusted.

WARNING

Stop-catch release

NOTE

The thermostat regulates seattemperature by turning the current onand off.

ON

OFF

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Seats

Rear Seat

Stacking Cargo:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, andputting things on the rear packagetray is dangerous. During suddenbraking or a collision, objects canbecome projectiles that may hit and

injure passengers. Dont stack thingshigher than the seatbacks or putthings on the rear package tray.

Securing 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.

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 returning the seatback at anytime, even when there are no otherpassengers, rock the seatback to makesure it is locked in place.

WARNING Passenger 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 beltcould 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. Do not givethe car keys to children and do notallow them to play in the vehicle.

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 SeatbackThe seatbacks can be folded down to

provide more space in the luggagecompartment.

To fold the seatbacks

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rearcenter seat belt (page 2-17).

2. After checking that the rear seats areclear, open the trunk and pull theremote handle levers on the left andright.

Folding Seatbacks with RemoteHandle Levers:Not checking the rear seat area before

folding the seatbacks with the remotehandle levers is dangerous. The rearseat area is difficult to see from therear of the vehicle. Operating theremote handle levers withoutchecking could cause injury to aperson when a seatback suddenlyflips forward. Make sure to check therear seat area before operating theremote handle levers.

Operating the Remote Handle LeversWhile a Rear-Facing Child-RestraintSystem is in the Rear Seat:Operating the remote handle leverswhile a rear-facing child-restraintsystem is in the rear seat isdangerous. It could cause injury to achild seated in the child-restraintsystem when the seatback suddenlyflips forward. Always remove thechild-restraint system from the rearseat before operating the remotehandle levers for the rear seat.

WARNING

Be careful of the following when usingthe remote handle levers:

On a downward slope, the seatbackcould flip forward faster than on aflat area.

On an upward slope, the seatbackmay not fold down. When theseatbacks cannot be folded downwith levers, pull the rear seatback

forward from inside the vehicle.

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.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Remote handle lever

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Seats

To return the seatbacks to the uprightposition

1. Lift the seatbacks upright. Pull on thetops of the seatbacks from inside thevehicle to make sure they are locked.

2. Fasten the rear-center lap/shoulder beltand check that all seat belts are routedproperly for passenger use (page 2-17).

MArmrestThe armrest can be used or placed

upright.

Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks:A seat belt caught under a seatbackafter the seatback is returned to itsupright position is dangerous. In acollision or sudden stop, the seat beltcannot provide adequate protection.Always make sure the seat belts arefully pulled out from under theseatbacks.

WARNING

Armrest

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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 all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in twomodes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

Seat Belt Precautions

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Seat Belt Systems

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 samecollision, 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. Whether a front seat was occupied or not, if the front air bags deployed thepretensioners also deployed and both front seat belts must be replaced. Have anAuthorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accidentbefore 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 twisted

seat belts.

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

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.

MEmergency Locking ModeIf the belt has fully retracted, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until youmove 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 the

section on child restraint (page 2-21).

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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 2-17).

Belt

Tongue

Tongue

Buckle

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.

Positioning the Lap Portion of the

Seat 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.

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Keep low on

hip bone

Take up slack

Too high

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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. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, on

your neck, or on your upper arm.

Shoulder belt

adjuster

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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 BeltPretensioner and Load

Limiting 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 inthis owners manual.

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 again

and must be replaced immediately,even if there was no front seatoccupant 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.

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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 thepretensioner system.

Pretensioner System Disposal:Improper disposal of the pretensionersystem or a vehicle with non-deactivated pretensioners isdangerous. Unless all safety

procedures are followed, injury couldresult. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of thepretensioner system or how to scrap apretensioner-equipped vehicle.

WARNING NOTE

The pretensioner system will onlyactivate in a moderate or greaterfrontal or near-frontal collision. Itwill not activate in most rollovers,side or rear impacts.

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

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MAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner Systems WarningLight

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem 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 when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. If any of these occur, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccident.

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.

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 Dealerperform all servicing and repairs.

WARNING

Rear Center Position SeatBelt

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

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

MUnfastening the Seat BeltDepress the button on the buckle.

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

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

Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.

Using Rear-Center Seat Belt:Using the rear-center seat belt withthe rear-left head restraint removed isdangerous. The seat belt will not

provide adequate protection with therear-left head restraint removedbecause the seat belt is not positionedproperly. The user could be seriouslyinjured in an accident. Always use therear-center seat belt with the rear-lefthead restraint installed.

WARNING

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.

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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. It

is now secure for passenger use.

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.

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.

NOTE

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

(A)

(B)

CAUTION

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

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 one

shorter in length if the distancebetween the extenders buckle and thecenter of the users body is less than15cm (6 in).

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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 it

would 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 surethe 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 for LATCHchild-restraint systems.

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 forces

that could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammedinto 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 and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front or rear doors is dangerous. If thevehicle is equipped with side and curtain air bags, the impact of inflation could causeserious injury or death to the person. Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle;when they do, they are more at risk in the front passengers seat that have a side airbag because they may slump over into the path of the air bags.Furthermore, leaningover or against the doors could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate theadvantages of supplemental protection.With the front air bag and the additional sideair bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a better location forchildren who are prone to sleeping. Do not allow a child to lean over or against thedoors, even if the child is seated in 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.

Operating the Remote Handle Levers While a Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System is

in the Rear Seat:Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in therear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraintsystem when the seatback suddenly flips forward. Always remove the child-restraintsystem from the rear seat before operating the remote handle levers for the rear seat.

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during

warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your childtouches them.

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of speciallydesigned LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear outboard seats. When using theseanchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to "LATCH Child-Restraint Systems"(page 2-29).

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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 comewith tethers and therefore must be

installed 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-RestraintSystems" (page 2-29).

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 2-29).

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-RestraintSystems

Tethered Child-Restraint SystemsWork Only on Tether-Equipped RearSeats: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. Clicking

from 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 the

manufacturers 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.

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.

For rear right seat

For rear left seatAnchor bracketlocation

For rear center seat

Cover

Open

Tether

strap

Tether strapposition

Anchor

bracket

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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.

Likewise the LATCH child-restraintsystem cannot be secured in the frontpassengers seat and should be used in therear seat.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. If

installing the child-restraint system on thefront seat is unavoidable, follow theseinstructions when using a front-facingchild-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 if your vehicle has side airbags, a front-facing child-restraintsystem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable.Always move the seat as far back aspossible, because the force of adeploying air bag could cause seriousinjury 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 automaticlocking mode. If the belt does not lock

the seat down tight, repeat this step.

Children and Seating Position withSide and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over oragainst the front or rear doors isdangerous. If the vehicle is equippedwith side and curtain air bags, theimpact of inflation could causeserious injury or death to the person.Children are more likely to sleep inthe vehicle; when they do, they aremore at risk in the front passengersseat that have a side air bag becausethey may slump over into the path ofthe air bags.Furthermore, leaningover or against the doors could blockthe side and curtain air bags 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. Do not allow a child to leanover or against the doors, even if thechild 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 outboard seats. Both anchors must be used,otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Some LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they havea tether you must use 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.

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 an

improperly 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 for LATCH child-restraint systems.

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 other

occupants. 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.

NOTE

To install a child-restraint system on the rear-seat center position, use a seat belt-securedchild-restraint system.

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MLATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearOutboard Seats)

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 instruction.

3. If your child-restraint system cameequipped with a tether, that probablymeans it is very important to properly

secure 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.

LATCHlower anchor

Marking

For rear left seat

For rear

right seat

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.

For rear right seat

For rear left seatAnchor bracketlocation

Cover

Open

Anchor

bracket

Tether strapposition Tether strap

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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 and curtain air bags) are equipped in your vehicle.

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify"SRS AIR BAG" location indicator marks).They are located in:

The steering wheel hub

The passenger side dashboard

The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (If equipped with side air bags.)

The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides (If equipped withcurtain air bags.)

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

occur.

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protectiononly in the front seats in certain situations and the rear outside passenger positions only insame-side collisions, so seat belts become important in the following ways:

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

Keep the passenger away from an inflating air bag.

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 should be protected by a child-restraint system. In certain regions, largerchildren must use a child-restraint system (page 2-21).

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 be

expected 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 and Curtain Air Bags:Sitting too close to the side and curtain air bag storage compartments or placinghands on them is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate withgreat force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat, and the frontand rear window pillars along the roof edge, expanding along the front and reardoors on the side the car is hit.Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaningagainst a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks.Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows in the vehiclecould block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages ofsupplemental protection. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by sitting inthe center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Front Air Bag Storage Areas:Attaching an object to a front air bag storage area or placing something in front of 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.

Curtain Air Bag Storage Areas:Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on thewindshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roofedge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with thecurtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along theroof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirectingthe air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut openspewing exhaust.Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag storage areas

free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

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Hot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in thesteering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and alongthe roof edge are very hot. You could get burned. Dont touch the internal componentsof the air bag storage areas after the bags have inflated.

Installation of Front-End Equipment:Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,bull bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash 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 thesuspension 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 AuthorizedMazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation offront seats. It is important to protect the side and curtain air bag wiring andconnections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retainan undamaged air bag connection.

To prevent damage to the side and curtain air bag wiring, dont place luggage or otherobjects under the front seats.

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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, in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks and the frontand rear window pillars*, along the roof edge*. They are out of sight until activated.

*If equipped.*1The drivers seat slide position sensor determines whether the drivers seat is fore or aft

of a reference position. The sensor is designed to control the deployment of the driversair bag depending on how close the drivers seat is to the steering wheel.

*2The buckle switches on the front seat belts determine whether or not the front seat beltsare securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags on the frontseats.

Air Bag System Description

Dual stage inflators and air bags*3

Inflators and air bagsSeat belt buckle switches*2

Front air bag sensor

Side and curtain air bag

crash sensor*

Seat slide position sensor

(only for driver's seat)*1

Inflators and air bagsSide and curtain air bag crash sensor*

Crash sensors and

diagnostic module

(SAS unit)

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*3The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During animpact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas duringmore severe impacts, they deploy with more energy.

Deployment of the front air bags may differ between the driver and the front passengerdepending on the drivers seat position and front seat belt usage, which allow for furthercontrolling of the system.

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.

The side air bag will deploy only on the side

the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

The curtain air bag will deploy only on the side

the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

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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.

Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

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Limitations to front air bag activation

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

cases:

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.

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Non-activation of front air bags

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

Side* and curtain* air bag activation (*If equipped.)

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

Collision from the rear.

Impact to the side, but it may deploy the

side* and curtain* air bags.

Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side* and

curtain* air bags but not the front air bags.

*If equipped.

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Limitations to side* and curtain* air bag activation (*If equipped.)

Depending on the severity of impact, the side and curtain air bags may not inflate in the

following cases:

Non-activation of side* and curtain* air bag (*If equipped.)

The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases:

Side impacts involving trees or poles cancause severe cosmetic damage but may not

have enough impact force to activate the


Side impacts with two-wheeled vehiclesmay not provide enough force to deploy the


Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough

side force to deploy the side* and curtain*

air bags.

Frontal offset impact may not provide

enough side impact to deploy the side* and

curtain* air bags.

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

the front air bags.

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MConstant MonitoringThe following components of the air bag

systems are monitored by a diagnosticsystem:

SAS unit

Front air bag sensor

Air bag modules

Side* and curtain* air bag crash sensor

(*If equipped.)

Front seat belt pretensioners

Related wiring

Drivers seat slide position sensor

Front seat belt buckle switches

A diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the systems readiness. This

begins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven.

MAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner Systems WarningLight

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem 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 when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. If any of these occur, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccident.

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 Dealerperform all servicing and repairs.

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MMaintenanceThe air bag systems do not require regular

maintenance. 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 turned

to the ON position.

The air bags inflate.

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 bagsystems after a collision.

Removing Interior Parts:Removing any components such asthe front seat, front dashboard, thesteering wheel or parts on the frontand rear window pillars*and alongthe roof edge*, containing air bagparts or sensors is dangerous. Theseparts contain essential air bag parts.

The air bag could accidentallyactivate and cause serious injuries.Always have an Authorized MazdaDealer remove these parts.*If equipped with side or curtain airbags.

Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag or avehicle with live air bags in it can be

extremely 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 adjustment

of various parts.

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

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

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

Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-7

Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10

Trunk Release Slide Lever ....................................................... 3-12

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

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-16Hood ........................................................................................ 3-17

Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-18

Security System ...........................................................................3-20

Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-20

Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-22

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-25

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-25Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-25

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Doors and Locks

Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:primary and secondary.

Heres what the keys are used for:

If you must leave your vehicle withanother person, such as a parkingattendant, protect items by locking theglove box and trunk lid with the primarykey. Keep that key and give the otherperson only the secondary key.

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.

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, oreven make the vehicle move. Dont

leave the keys in your vehicle withchildren.

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key. Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind ofmagnetic field. Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such asthe dashboard or hood, underdirect sunlight.

When starting the engine, do not letthe following materials touch thekey grip. The engine may not start:

Spare keys. Keys for other vehicles equippedwith an immobilizer system.

Metal objects that touch or passthrough the hole in the key.

Devices for electronic purchases,and security passage.

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CAUTION Lock Operates Primarykey

Secondarykey

Ignition switch andsteering column lock

Yes Yes

Doors Yes Yes

Glove box Yes No

Trunk lid Yes No

Key code number plate

Secondary key

(Gray)

Primary key

(Black)

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Doors and Locks

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

Keyless Entry System

To avoid damage to the transmitter, donot:

Drop it.

Get it wet.

Disassemble it.

Expose it to heat or sunlight.

CAUTION

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 3-5).

Additional transmitters can beobtained at an Authorized Mazda

Documents

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