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Lighting Control/Turn Signals ........................................................................... page 5-38
Instrument Cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-23
Driver-side Air Bag ........................................................................................... page 2-43
Wiper and Washer Lever .................................................................................... page 5-40
Information Display ........................................................................................... page 6-46
Hazard Warning Flasher .................................................................................... page 5-44
Passenger-side Air Bag ...................................................................................... page 2-43
Glove Box ......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Power Door Locks ............................................................................................... page 3-8
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Tilt Wheel Release Lever ................................................................................... page 3-34
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................... page 5-2
Climate Control System ....................................................................................... page 6-2
Audio System .................................................................................................... page 6-16
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-48
Shift Lever ........................................................................................................... page 5-8
Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... page 5-5
Trunk Release Button (Sedan) ........................................................................... page 3-19
Storage Pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center Console .................................................................................................. page 6-52
Cup Holder ........................................................................................................ page 6-50
Interior Lights .................................................................................................... page 6-43
Sunvisors ........................................................................................................... page 6-43
Map Lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-44
Rearview Mirror ................................................................................................ page 3-35
Vanity Mirrors ................................................................................................... page 6-43
Rear Seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Seat Belt ............................................................................................................ page 2-16
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ............................................................... page 2-2
Side Air Bags ..................................................................................................... page 2-43
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ......................................... page 2-43
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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Trunk Lid (Sedan) ............................................................................................. page 3-18
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ...................................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight .............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................................. page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Keys ..................................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
Moonroofí........................................................................................................ page 3-27
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Exterior Overview
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Liftgate (Wagon) ................................................................................................ page 3-12
High-mount Brake Light ................................................................................... page 8-31
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................................................... page 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-27
Brake Lights ...................................................................................................... page 8-31
Rear Turn Signal Light ...................................................................................... page 8-31
Reverse Lights ................................................................................................... page 8-31
License Plate Lights ........................................................................................... page 8-31
Taillight .............................................................................................................. page 8-31
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................................. page 8-21
Front Turn Signal Light/Parking Light .............................................................. page 8-31
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............................................................................. page 3-9
Fuel-filler Lid .................................................................................................... page 3-24
Door and Keys ..................................................................................................... page 3-2
Outside Mirrors ................................................................................................. page 3-34
Front Side-marker Lights ................................................................................... page 8-31
Headlights .......................................................................................................... page 8-31
Foglights ............................................................................................................ page 8-31
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-5
Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-9
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-16
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-16
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-19
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-21
Rear Center Position Seat Belt ................................................ 2-23
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-25
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-26
Seat Belt Warning Beep .......................................................... 2-27
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-28
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-28
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-31
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-38
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-43
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-43
Air Bag System Description ................................................... 2-48
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Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
qSeat Recline
WARNING
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.
Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays an important role
in your protection in a vehicle.
Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers
to be ejected or thrown around and
baggage to strike occupants in a
sudden stop or collision, resulting in
severe injury. After adjusting the
seatback at any time, even when there
are no other passengers, rock the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Lever
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined seatback
to its upright position, make sure you
support the seatback while operating
the seatback lever. If the seatback is not
supported, it will flip forward suddenly
and could cause injury.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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qHeight Adjustment (Driver's
Seat)
By moving the seat lever up or down, the
seat bottom height can be adjusted.
Lever DownUp
qHead Restraint
WARNING
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.
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.
Stop-catch release
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
parallel with the top of the passenger's
ears, never the passenger's neck.
qSeat Warmerí
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.
ON
OFF
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qHead Restraint
WARNING
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.
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.
Stop-catch release
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
parallel with the top of the passenger's
ears, never the passenger's neck.
qSeat Warmerí
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.
ON
OFF
NOTE
The thermostat regulates seat
temperature by turning the current on
and off.
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WARNING
Pretensioner System Disposal:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all safety
procedures are followed, injury could
result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or how to scrap a
pretensioner-equipped vehicle.
NOTE
lThe pretensioner system will only
activate in a moderate or greater
frontal or near-frontal collision. It
will not activate in most rollovers,
side or rear impacts.
lSome smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not
indicate a fire. This gas normally has
no effect on occupants, however,
those with sensitive skin may
experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the
air bags or the front pretensioner
system gets on the skin or in the
eyes, wash it off as soon as possible.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner Systems Warning
Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is normal, the warning light
illuminates 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,
illuminates or doesn't illuminate at all
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. If any of these occur, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in an
accident.
WARNING
Self-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
performs all servicing and repairs.
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