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Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release catch.
qStorage Box (Hatchback/Wagon)
To open, turn the knobs and remove the
cover.
Luggage compartment, right side
Knob
Luggage compartment, left side
Knob
qCargo Securing Loops
(Hatchback/Wagon)
WARNING
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
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Hatchback
Wagon
qCargo Sub-Compartment
(Wagon)
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove trunk board A and open trunk
board B.
Cargo sub-
compartment Trunk
board A Trunk board B
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Accessory Socket
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.When placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected with the accessory socket, pass
the plug cord through the slot in the cap.
Cap slot, closed
Cap slot, opened
1. Open the lid by pulling the upper
release catch.
2. Remove the tray mat.
3. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from the
closed position) and remove it.
4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.
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5. Pass the plug cord through the hole of
the tray and insert the plug in the
socket.
Plug
6. Make sure the plug cord is running
through the cap slot; reinstall the cap
and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the
opened position).
Plug cord
7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray
mat and replace the tray mat.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-8
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-14
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-14
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-16
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-21
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Sedan/Hatchback
Spare tire
Tire hold-down bolt
(Gold)
Wagon
Spare tire
Jack Lug wrench Lug wrenchJack
With sub-woofer
Tire hold-down bolt
(Gold)With sub-woofer
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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qJack
To remove the jack
(Sedan)
1. Remove the jack container lid.
2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
Jack Wing bolt
(Hatchback/Wagon)
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Remove the jack container lid.
3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
Jack Wing bolt
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
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