Page 9 of 275
1-4
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Exterior Overview
Door and keys
Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights /
Parking lights Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Power windowsAntenna
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake light
License plate
lights
Sunroof
Side-turn signal lights
(page 5-40)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-11)
(page 8-36)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-18)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-34)(page 3-8)
(page 8-24)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-14)
(page 3-2)
(page 3-23)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-31)(page 3-16) (page 8-36)
(page 6-10)(page 8-36)
(page 8-34)(page 8-34)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Door and keys Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades Rear windshield
wiper blade
Liftgate
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights / Taillights
Power windows
Antenna Rear window defroster
License plate
lights
Sunroof
Side-turn signal lights
(page 5-40)
(page 3-8)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-36)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-19)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-18)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-34)(page 3-23)
(page 8-24)
(page 8-36)
(page 3-14)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-34)
(page 8-31) (page 3-16) (page 8-36)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-34)
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
3Knowing 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 ................................................................ 3-2
Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-6
Liftgate (Hatchback) .................................................................. 3-9
Trunk Lid (Sedan) ................................................................... 3-11
Trunk Release Handle (Sedan) ................................................ 3-12
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3-14
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-16
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-18
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-19
Roof Rack ................................................................................ 3-21
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
...................................................... 3-23
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-23
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-23
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-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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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Slide Operation
To open to any position, press the rear of
the slide switch.
To close, press the front of the slide
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.
Open
Close
Sunshade
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’t push up
on it.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
The front cross bar is fixed in place.
The rear cross bar can be adjusted by
sliding it.
Roof Rack
Rear cross bar
Front cross bar
•The roof rack is not designed for
direct placement of objects or loads.
A special attachment kit is
necessary. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•The maximum load on the roof rack
is 75 kg (165 lb). Do not overload.
•Because the bolts and screws may
loosen initially, retighten them.
Periodically check bolts for
looseness approximately every 100
km (62 miles).
•Avoid turning sharply and jamming
on the brakes while the roof rack
installed. Doing so may cause an
accident or the luggage may fall off.
•Road conditions (especially steep
curves or rough roads) and weather
changes (strong cross wind, head
wind, rain, snow, or fog) can change
vehicle operating characteristics
greatly when the vehicle is
equipped with the roof rack. To
cope with these conditions, drive at
a slower speed.
•When driving in a tunnel or parking
garage or any place with height
restrictions with the roof rack
installed, be aware that the roof rack
will raise the total clearance of the
vehicle.
•If the vehicle is washed in an
automatic car wash with the roof
rack installed, the roof rack or the
roof of the vehicle can be damaged.
Before washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, always remove
the roof rack.
CAUTION
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Roof Rack Adjustment
1. Loosen the screw at both ends of the
rear cross bar, then remove the rear
cross bar covers.
2. Loosen the bolt at both ends of the rear
cross bar, then slide the rear cross bar
to the desired position.3. Tighten the bolt at both ends of the rear
cross bar alternately and evenly.
4. Install the rear cross bar cover by
inserting the clips into the square hole
of the rear cross bar until they click,
then tighten the screw.
NOTE
Roof racks increase wind turbulence
which can result in noise. This does
not indicate an abnormality. The roof
rack can be removed when it is not
needed.
Screw
Rear cross bar coverRear cross bar
Bolt
NOTE
•If only one bolt is tightened, the
cross bar will lean to one side.
•Tighten the bolts with tightening
torque of 11—12 Nm {110—120
kgfcm}.
Bolt
Screw
Rear cross bar
cover
Rear cross bar
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Overhead Lights
Map Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
OFF Light off
DOOR•
Light on when any door is open
•
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
ON Light on
OFF
DOOR
ON
With sunroof
OFF
ONDOOR
Without sunroof
Map light
Map light
With sunroof
Map lightMap light
Without sunroof
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