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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
3. Use the support rod to hold the hood open.
Before closing the hood, secure the rod in
its clip.
Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
Key-Operated Trunk
To open the trunk lid, insert the primary
key into the slot and turn it clockwise.
The secondary key will not operate this
lock (page 3-2).
To close, use both hands to push the lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Don ’t
slam it.
Then pull up on it to make sure it ’s secure.
Clip Support rod
Trunk Lid
Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas:Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is
colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.
Because exhaust gas can get into the
cabin through an open trunk, keep
the trunk closed when driving.
WARNING
open
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To release the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle, push the button.
Trunk Security
In some situations you may want to
prevent the trunk from being opened with
the remote trunk lid release button.
If you must leave your Mazda with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect valuables in the trunk
by locking the rear seatbacks and trunk.
Give the other person only the secondary
key, which does not open the trunk.
To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear
seatbacks (page 2-7), push the left side of
the trunk-lock switch, and close the trunk. To cancel the security feature, insert the
primary key into the lock, turn the key
clockwise to open the trunk, and push the
right side of the trunk-lock switch.
Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it ’s closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Unlock
Lock
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk
release handle that provides a means of
escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle so that all
children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don’t have such handles.
Trunk Release Handle
Open Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the
rear seatbacks and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don ’t leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don’ t leave the car, the rear folding
seats or the trunk unlocked. Always
keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by locking rear seats,
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children won ’t play with
them.
WARNING
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside
Pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle.
The handle is made of material that will
glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk
following a brief exposure to ambient
light.
The "T" shaped handle is located on the
inside of the trunk lid.Always keep the handle firmly
attached to the holder and in the
recessed position. Not securing the
handle this way could allow it to snag
luggage in the trunk and open the trunk
lid.
CAUTION
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Fuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To replace the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
WARNING
CAUTION
Remote fuel-filler
lid relese
Close
Open
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Doors and Locks
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The sunroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light comes on when the cap isn
’t
tightened securely. If the light remains
on (even after you have tightened the
cap securely, driven, and restarted the
engine several times), it may indicate a
different problem. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTIONSunroof
Extending the Head or Arms Through the Sunroof:Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the sunroof
is dangerous. The head or arms could
hit something while the vehicle is
moving. This could cause death or
serious injury. Don ’t let passengers
stand up or extend anything through
the open sunroof while the vehicle is
moving.
Closing the Sunroof:
A closing sunroof is dangerous. The
hands, head, or even neck of a person
— especially a child — could be
caught in it as it closes, causing
serious injury or even death. Make
sure the opening is clear before
closing the sunroof.
Slide switch
Tilt switch
WARNING
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Doors and Locks
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Slide Operation
To open to any position, press the rear of
the slide switch located on the right side
of the overhead console.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.
Tilt Operation
The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open
to provide more ventilation.
To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch
located on the left side of the overhead
console. To close, push the front of the tilt switch.
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when
the sunroof is opened, but must be closed
by hand.
NOTE
After washing your Mazda or after a
rain, wipe the water off the sunroof
before operating it.
Open
Close
The sunshade doesn ’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don ’t push up
on it.
Tilt up
Close
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights and headlights.
The system won’t function unless it ’s
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, lock all the doors, close all the
windows, take your key, your transmitter,
and make sure the security indicator light
is flashing.
Operation
What turns it on:
• Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
• Opening the hood or the trunk lid by
operating the hood release lever or
remote trunk lid release button.
• Opening a door after unlocking the
doors with the key or an inside door-
lock button. What it does:
•
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights and headlights
flash.
• The alarm continues for about 3
minutes, then stops.
When it is triggered, the warning lights
and horn will activate. They will shut off
when:
• The doors are unlocked with the
keyless entry system transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened with the key or
the keyless entry system transmitter.
• The ignition is turned to the ON
position.
How to Arm the System
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close the hood and the trunk lid. Then
close the doors and press the
button on the keyless entry system
transmitter.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the trunk lid. Press the
area on the door-lock switch marked
"DOOR LOCK" once. Close all the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash for
about 2 seconds to indicate the system is
armed.
Theft-Deterrent System
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system has been
designed to operate mainly with the
keyless entry system transmitter.
NOTE
The alarm will activate about 15
seconds after a door has been opened.
The indicator light flashes rapidly for
about 15 seconds.
NOTE
Locking the doors with a key will not
arm the system.
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