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Essential Safety Equipment
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Seats
The seat-bottom tilt, seat height, seat
slide, and seat recline can be electrically
adjusted. Move them to the desired
positions by using the switch on the seat’s
lower side.
Seat Slide
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter
switch on the outside of the seat to the
front or back and hold it. Release the
switch at the desired position.
Seat Recline
Change the seatback angle by turning the
reclining switch. When the seatback is at
the desired angle, release the switch.
Front Seats
•The seat-bottom power adjust is
operated by a motor. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motor.
•To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power adjust
when the engine is stopped. The
adjuster uses a great amount of
electric power.
•Don’t use the switch to make more
than one adjustment at a time.
CAUTION
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Seat Tilt
Front height adjustment
To adjust the front height of the seat-
bottom, raise or lower the front of the
slide lifter switch on the left side of the
seat.
Rear height adjustment
Raise or lower the back of the switch to
adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.Height adjustment
Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the
center of the switch. Release the switch
when the seat is where you want it.
Lower the seat-bottom by pressing down
on the center and releasing it when the
seat is where you want it.
Lumber Support Adjustment
(Driver’s Seat)
The lumber support switch is located at
the front of the center console. To increase
seat firmness, press and hold the upper
part of the switch to the desired position,
then release the switch.
Press the lower part of the switch to
increase softness.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Head Restraint
Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top
parallels the top of the passenger’s ears,
never the passenger’s neck.Angle adjustment (Driver’s seat)
To adjust the head restraint angle apply
pressure to the top of the head restraint
and change the angle to the desired
position.
Seat Warmer
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer
on or off. When the switch is in the ON
position, the indicator light will come on.
Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
WARNING
Stop-catch release
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top
parallels the top of the passenger’s ears,
never the passenger’s neck.
Armrest
The armrest can be used or placed
upright.
Stop-catch release
Armrest
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Unfastening the Seat Belts
Depress the button on the buckle.
Shoulder Belt Adjuster
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if
the seat belt touches your neck, or if it
crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
Simply push the button, move it to the
desired position, and then release it. Make
sure the adjuster is locked.
NOTE
If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it
for kinks and twists.
Button
Shoulder belt
adjuster
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
An improperly positioned belt will
provide little or no protection in a
collision. Always make sure the
shoulder portion of the seat belt is
positioned across your shoulder and
near your neck, but never under your
arm, on your neck, or on your upper
arm.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa
(4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 60 psi).
Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
•Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
•The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
•When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.
CAUTION
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect
•Tire fit
•Wheel and bearing life
•Ground clearance
•Snow-chain clearance
•Speedometer calibration
•Headlight aim
•Bumper height
WARNING
CAUTION
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
*With license plate holder
We i g h t s
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil2.5 liter V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.0 4.2 3.5
Without oil filter
replacement3.7 3.9 3.3
Miller Cycle
Engine V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.1 4.3 3.6
Without oil filter
replacement3.8 4.0 3.4
Coolant 7.5 7.9 6.6
Automatic transaxle
fluid2.5 liter V6 DOHC 8.0 8.4 7.0
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC 7.4 7.8 6.5
Fuel tank 68 18.0 (US gal) 15.0 (Imp gal)
Item mm (in)
Overall length
4,860 (191.3), 4,870 (191.7)
*
Overall width 1,770 (69.7)
Overall height 1,395 (54.9)
Front tread 1,520 (59.8)
Rear tread 1,520 (59.8)
Wheelbase 2,750 (108.3)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,985 kg (4,376 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,116 kg (2,460 lb)
Rear 880 kg (1,940 lb)
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