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Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from
the vehicle. Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper arm. Push
the lock pin manually to release
the blade and pull the wiper
blade down toward the
windshield to remove it from
the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into
place until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6
months for optimum
performance.
4. Poor wiper quality can
sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to
Window and wiper bladesin theCleaningchapter.
5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers.
The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro
edge of the wiper rubber element.
MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull down and hold the steering
wheel release control.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Pull the steering wheel release
control up. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
WARNING: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of
control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
WARNING: Power outlets are
designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other
object in the power outlet for
this will damage the outlet and
blow the fuse. Do not hang any
type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located on the center console in front of the
gearshift.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
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WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
The ignition must be in the ON
position to adjust the power
windows. Press and hold the bottom
part of the rocker switch to open
the window. Press and hold the top
part of the rocker switch to close
the window.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Note:This feature will only operate
the driver’s side window.
Window lock
The window lock feature disables all
the power windows except the
driver’s.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s window press
the right side of the control.
Note:The window switches will not illuminate when the window control
is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, power windows and moonroof operate for up to
ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ACC or ON to
the OFF position, the key is not in the ignition or until any door is
opened.
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WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows or moon roof.
They may seriously injure themselves.
MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control, located on
the instrument panel left of the
steering wheel, clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and
rotate the control
counterclockwise to adjust the
left mirror.
2. Move the control in the
direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
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WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in
the case of a sudden stop or collision.
LIFTGATE
To open the rear window, pull the
right side of the liftgate handle.
To open the liftgate, pull the left
side of the liftgate handle.
•Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
•Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so
could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well
as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the
vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can
injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the
vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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Side-curtain air bag system (if equipped)
You can easily confirm if your vehicle has side-curtain air bags by looking
inside the vehicle up at the upperBpillar where you will see an
embossedAIRBAGlabel.
WARNING: Do not place
objects or mount equipment on
or near the headliner at the
siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying
side-curtain air bags (if
equipped). Failure to follow
these instructions may
increase the risk of personal
injury in the event of a
collision.
WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door or window glass.
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) could injure you as it
deploys from the headliner.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the
side-curtain air bags (if equipped), fuses, the A, B, or C pillar
trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing side-curtain air
bags. See your Mazda dealer.
WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver
should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS
and side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are provided.
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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
objects in the deployment path of the inflatable side-curtain air
bags (if equipped).
How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?
The side-curtain air bags (if
equipped) consists of the following:
•An inflatable nylon curtain with a
gas generator concealed behind
the headliner and above the doors
(one on each side of vehicle).
•A headliner designed to flex open
above the side doors to allow
side-curtain air bag deployment.
•The same warning light,
electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front airbags.
•Two crash sensors mounted at
lower B-Pillar (one on each side).
•Two crash sensors located at the
c-pillar behind the rear doors
(one on each side).
•Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped), in combination with seat belts,
can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant
side impact collision or rollover event.
Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seats. The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are designed to active when the
vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the RCM to
initiate side-curtain air bag (if equipped) inflation or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
The side-curtain air bags are mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain
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lateral collisions or rollover events, the side-curtain air bags will be
activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. In certain rollover
events, the side-curtain air bag (if equipped) on both sides of the vehicle
will be inflated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The side-curtain
air bags (if equipped) are designed to inflate between the side window
area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side
impact collisions and rollover events.
The fact that the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) did not activate in a
collision does not mean that there is a malfunction with the system.
Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause
activation. The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are designed to inflate
in certain side impact collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact,
frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient
lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.
WARNING: Several
side-curtain air bag (if
equipped) components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch
them after inflation.
WARNING: If the side-curtain
air bags (if equipped) have
deployed, the side-curtain air
bags will not function again
unless replaced. The
side-curtain air bags (including
the A, B and C pillar trim)
must be inspected and serviced
by a qualified technician in
accordance with the vehicle
workshop manual. If the
side-curtain air bags are not
replaced, the unrepaired area
will increase the risk of injury
in a collision.
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