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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Suspension Adjustment:Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don ’t make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag storage areas. It also includes installing
extra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized
Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of
front seats. It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assure
that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air
bag connection.
Using Seat Covers:
Using a seat cover on the front seats is dangerous. In a severe side collision, the seat
covers could interfere with the side air bag inflation and serious injuries could result.
Never use seat covers on the front seats.
To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, don ’t place luggage or other objects under
the front seats.
NOTE
• When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may
cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
• Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner ’s Manual, is
important.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag
systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensor
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the systems ’ readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position and continues while
the vehicle is being driven.





Air Bag Systems Warning Light
If the air bag system is OK, the warning
light comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it
goes out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light constantly flashes, stays
on or doesn ’t come on at all. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.





Maintenance
The air bag systems are maintenance-free.
But if any of the following occurs, take
your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible:
• The air bag system warning light
flashes.
• The air bag system warning light stays
on.
• The air bag system warning light stays
off when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
• The air bags inflate.
Self-Servicing the Air Bag Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag
could accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
systems and always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Damaged Air Bag Sensors:Driving with damaged air bag sensors
is dangerous. A collision, even one
not strong enough to inflate the air
bags, could damage the sensors. If
there was a subsequent collision, a
damaged sensor would not inflate the
air bags. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag
systems after a collision.
Removing Interior Parts:
Removing any components such as
the front seat, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts containing air
bag sensors is dangerous. These parts
contain essential air bag parts. The
air bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries. Always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
remove these parts.
Air Bag Disposal:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a
vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air
bag or how to scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
WARNING
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Doors and Locks
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.
Without immobilizer system
With immobilizer system
Here’s what the keys are used for:Keys
Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous. This could
result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move. Don ’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.
(With immobilizer system)
• To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
 Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
• When starting the engine, do not let
the following materials touch the
key grip. The engine may not start:
 Spare keys.
 Keys for other vehicles equipped
with an immobilizer system.
 Metal objects that touch or pass
through the hole in the key.
WARNING
CAUTION
Lock Operates Primary
key Secondary
key
Ignition switch and steering
column lock Ye s Ye s
Doors Yes Yes
Glove box Yes No Trunk lid Yes No
Primary key
Secondary key
Key code number plate
Key code number plate Secondary key
(Gray) Primary key
(Black)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box and trunk lid with the primary
key. Keep that key and give the other
person only the secondary key.
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.
Also write down the code number and
keep it in another safe and handy place,
but not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code
number ready.Door Locks
Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animal
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. In hot weather,
temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death. Always take all
children and animals with you or
leave a responsible person with them.
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous. This could
result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.
Unlocked Doors:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident. So keep all doors locked
when driving.
NOTE
Always remove the key from the
ignition switch, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended. This discourages
intruders and thieves.
WARNING
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
2. Pull the battery out.
3. Put in the new battery (CR2032 or the equivalent) with the positive pole ( )
facing down.
4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.





Service
If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
• Changes or modifications could
void your right to operate the
keyless entry system.
• Damage to your keyless entry
system will affect the vehicle
warranty coverage.
Slot
CAUTION
Power Windows
Closing Power Windows:Closing power windows are
dangerous. A person ’s hands, head,
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury or
even death.
This warning applies especially to
children. Make sure the opening is
clear before closing a window.
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
don’ t open or close more than two
windows at once.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the hood.Unintentional Window Operation:Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person ’s hands, head,
or neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury.
Unless a passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window lock
switch in the locked position.
WARNINGHood
Safety catch
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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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