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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-10
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-18
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-23
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-22
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-25
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-17
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-31
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-37
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-21
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-22
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-26
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-30
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions:
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
* 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.
WARNING
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:
lA rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with the feet.lLuggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front
passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat bottom.
lThe 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 moonroof.
lThe front passenger seatback contacts the second-row seat.lAny accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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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
í............................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-8
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-17
Power Windows
í................................................................... 3-18
Rear Quarter Windows ............................................................ 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-22
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-23
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-24
Security System ........................................................................... 3-27
Immobilizer System
í............................................................. 3-27
Theft-Deterrent Systemí........................................................ 3-29
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-31
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-31
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3. Use the support rod to hold the hood
open.
Support
rod
Clip
qClosing 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.
Moonroofí
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Slide switch
Tilt switch
WARNING
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.
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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.
qTilt 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.
Tilt up
Close
qSlide Operation
To open to any position, press the rear of
the slide switch.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.
Open
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.
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qSunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when
the moonroof is opened, but must be
closed by hand.
Sunshade
CAUTION
The sunshade doesn't tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don't push up
on it.
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qSelecting the Airflow Mode
Floor Vents Roof Vents
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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Control Panel (Rear)í
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.
qControl Switches
Rear air conditioner main switch
0123REAR
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
Fan control dial
021
3
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
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