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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Exterior Overview
Windshield wiper blades
Power windows
Hood
Fog lights*
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights
Headlights
Fuel-filler lid
Doors and keys
Rear windshield
wiper blades
Liftgate
License plate
lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Tires
Rear window defrosterChild safety lock
Outside mirrors Brake lights/Taillights
Parking lights
Moonroof*
High-mount brake light
Side turn signal lights Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 5-38)(page 3-12)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)(page 3-33)
(page 8-27)
(page 3-25)
(page 3-23) (page 3-19)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31) (page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
*Some models.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the
following conditions:
*If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates, however this does not indicate a malfunction.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the
above chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.
Total seated weight on the
front passenger seatFront passenger air bag
deactivation indicator lightFront passenger front and
side air bagsSeat belt pretensioner
system
Empty (Not occupied)
*OFF OFF OFF
Less than approx. 30 kg
(66 lb)ON OFF OFF
Approx. 42 kg (93 lb) or
moreOFF ON ON
Decreasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat:
When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of
approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front
passenger seat weight sensors will detect the reduced total seated weight condition and
the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system will not
deploy during an accident. The front passenger will not have the supplementary
protection of the air bag, which could result in serious injury. Decreasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of
approximately 42 kg (93 lb) could result in an air bag not deploying under the
following conditions, for example:
•A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with the feet.
•Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front
passenger seat and front passenger seat side table that push up the front passenger
seat bottom.
•The front passenger seat occupant sits in a manner that does not place the entire
weight of the occupant on the seat such as by sitting too close to the door, grasping
the assist grip or the rim of the sunroof.
•The front passenger seatback contacts the second-row seat.
•Any accessories such as decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger
seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
WARNING
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Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
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* .............................................................. 3-3
Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-8
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-18
Power Windows* ..................................................................... 3-19
Rear Quarter Windows ............................................................ 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-23
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-24
Moonroof* ............................................................................... 3-25
Security System
........................................................................... 3-28
Immobilizer System* .............................................................. 3-28
Theft-Deterrent System* ......................................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
...................................................... 3-33
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-33
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-33
*Some models.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
2. Pull the hood latch up and lift the hood.
3. Use the support rod to hold the hood
open.
Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Insert the support rod in its clip while
holding up the hood. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Support
rod
Clip
Moonroof*
Extending the Head or Arms
Through the Moonroof:
Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the
moonroof 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 moonroof
while the vehicle is moving.
Closing the Moonroof:
A closing moonroof 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 moonroof.
Slide switch
Tilt switch
WARNING
*Some models.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Tilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof 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.
Slide Operation
To open to any position, press the rear of
the slide switch.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.
NOTE
After washing your Mazda or after a
rain, wipe the water off the moonroof
before operating it to avoid water
penetration which could cause rust and
water damage to your headliner.
Tilt up
Close
NOTE
For safety reasons, the moonroof stops
moving approximately 20 cm (8 in)
prior to completely closing. After you
are sure it is unobstructed, resume
closing the moonroof by pressing the
switch again.
Open
Close
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Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when
the moonroof is opened, but must be
closed by hand.
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’t push up
on it.
Sunshade
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Selecting the Airflow Mode
Floor Vents Roof Vents
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Control Switches
Rear air conditioner main switch
The air conditioner has front and rear
controls. The front air conditioner
controls override the rear controls.
The rear air conditioner main switch is
under the front air conditioner control
panel.This switch allows variable fan speeds for
the rear air conditioner.
0
—Fan off
REAR
—Select the desired fan speed
with rear air conditioner control panel.
1
—Low speed
2
—Medium speed
3
—High speed
Control Panel (Rear)*
Fan control dial
Fan control dial Mode selector dial
Type A
NOTE:
(Rear heater type)
(Rear cooler type)
Type BSupplies only hot air
out of floor outlets.
NOTE:
Supplies cold or hot
air out of roof vents
or floor outlets. Supplies only cold air
out of roof vents.
0123REAR
*Some models.
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