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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Power sliding doors main switch
When the power sliding doors main
switch is pressed to the OFF position,
electrical open/close operation is not
possible. The power sliding doors can be
opened/closed manually.
NOTE
If the power sliding door system
repeatedly detects an obstruction in the
open/close directions for a number of
times, the door will be stopped.
OFF
ONPower sliding
doors main switch
Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding
Doors Main Switch:
Leaving the power sliding doors main
switch in the ON position with the
child safety locks in the lock position,
while the vehicle is stopped or parked
is dangerous. If a child mistakenly
presses the rear power sliding door
switches, a door will open
automatically even if the child safety
locks are in the lock position. If a
door opens unexpectedly, passengers
or other children could fall out
resulting in serious injury or death.
Whenever there are children in the
vehicle, turn off the power sliding
doors with the power sliding doors
main switch to lock the rear power
sliding door switches when the child
safety locks are in the lock position.
Turn Power Sliding Doors Main
Switch OFF When Working on
Vehicle:
Leaving the power sliding doors main
switch in the ON position while
working on the vehicle is dangerous.
If the open/close switches are
mistakenly pressed, the power sliding
doors will slide and hands or head
could become caught resulting in
possible injury. Always press the
power sliding doors main switch to
the OFF position when working on
the vehicle.
WARNING
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-10).
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Pull up on the handle.
Closing the liftgate
Use both hands to push the liftgate down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is
secure.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
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.
Children and Power Windows:
Leaving the power window switches
unlocked while children are in the
vehicle is dangerous. Power window
switches that are not locked with the
power window lock switch would
allow children to operate power
windows unintentionally which could
result in serious injury if a child’s
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window. Always lock all
passenger power windows with the
power window lock switch on the
driver’s side while children are in the
vehicle, and never allow children to
play with power window switches.
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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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
The sunroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Tilt Operation
The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open
to provide more ventilation.
To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch.
To close, push the front of the tilt switch.
Sunroof
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
NOTE
After washing your Mazda or after a
rain, wipe the water off the sunroof
before operating it.
Tilt up
Close
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Index
A
Accessory Sockets ........................... 6-51
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-11
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-50
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-17
Antenna
............................................ 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-38
Ashtray
............................................. 6-44
Audio System
................................... 6-14
Audio control switch
................ 6-38
Audio set
................................... 6-21
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-14
Safety certification
.................... 6-40
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-11
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-10
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-10
Transaxle ranges
......................... 5-9
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-17
Maintenance
............................. 8-22
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-31
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-31
Power sliding door buzzer
........ 5-31
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-31
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-17
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-47
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-13
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-27
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-50
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-12
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-37
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-40
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-47
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Door
................................................. 3-11
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-44
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-5
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-43
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-13
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-46
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-38
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
........................... 3-10
Power Sliding Doors
........................ 3-12
Power Steering
................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-14
Power Windows
............................... 3-19
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-19
R
Rear Console .................................... 6-50
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
......... 3-11
Rear Quarter Windows
.................... 3-22
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-36
Rear Window Washer
...................... 5-36
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-36
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-32
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country
............................... 9-10
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-15
Seat Belt System
2-point type
............................... 2-33
3-point type
............................... 2-29
Automatic locking
.................... 2-28
Emergency locking
................... 2-27
Extender
.................................... 2-35
Pregnant women
....................... 2-27
Pretensioner and load limiting
.. 2-31
Seat belt precautions
................. 2-26
Warning beep
............................ 2-36
Warning light
............................ 2-36
S
Seats
Flat folding
................................2-24
Front seat
.....................................2-3
Second-row seats
.........................2-9
Third-Row Seat
.........................2-17
Second-row seats
................................2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-27
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-29
Service Publications
.........................9-16
Shopping Bag Hooks
........................6-51
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-4
Speedometer
.....................................5-20
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-54
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-50
Warning light
............................2-59
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-31
Horn
..........................................5-37
Storage Box
......................................6-49
Storage Compartments
.....................6-48
Cargo securing loops
.................6-50
Eyeglass holder
.........................6-48
Front console
.............................6-49
Glove box
..................................6-49
Overhead console
......................6-48
Rear console
..............................6-50
Shopping bag hooks
..................6-51
Storage box
...............................6-49
Under seat tray
..........................6-49
Sunroof
.............................................3-25
Sunshade
...........................................3-26
Sunvisors
..........................................6-41
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