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WARNING
Do not decrease the total seated weight on the 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:
ØA rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with the feet.
ØLuggage 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.
ØThe 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 rim of the moonroof and sitting with the seatback reclined too far.
ØAny accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is close to 30 kg (66
lb) and they will reactivate before the weight exceeds 42 kg (93 lb).
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lThe air bag system warning beep
sound will be heard.
lThe air bags have deployed.lFront passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or does not illuminate
as indicated in the chart. For more
details about this indicator light and
this chart, refer to“Front passenger
seat weight sensors”(page 2-47).
WARNING
Do not operate a vehicle with damaged
air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components:
Expended or damaged air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system components
must be replaced after any collision
which caused them to deploy or
damage them. Only a trained
Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully
evaluate these systems to see that
they will work in any subsequent
accident. Driving with an expended
or damaged air bag or pretensioner
unit will not afford you the necessary
protection in the event of any
subsequent accident which could
result in serious injury or death.
Do not remove interior air bag parts:
Removing any components such as
the front seats, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts on the front
and rear window pillars and along
the roof edge, containing air bag
parts or sensors is dangerous. These
parts contain essential air bag
components. The air bag could
accidentally activate and cause
serious injuries. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer remove
these parts.
Dispose of the air bag properly:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a
vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air
bag or how to scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
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 (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-14
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door) ...................................... 3-16
Power Windows
í................................................................... 3-18
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-20
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-21
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-23
Security System ........................................................................... 3-25
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-25
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-27
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-29
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-29
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Moonroofí
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Tilt switch Slide switch
WARNING
Do not let passengers stand up or
extend part of the body through the
open moonroof while the vehicle is
moving:
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
serious injury or death.
Make sure the opening is clear before
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.
NOTE
After washing your Mazda or after it rains,
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 fully tilt automatically, momentarily
push the rear of the tilt switch.
To stop tilting partway, push any part of
the tilt or slide switch.
To close to the desired position, push the
front of the tilt or slide switch.
CloseTilt up
Close
qSlide Operation
To fully open automatically, momentarily
push the rear of the slide switch.
To stop sliding partway, push any part of
the tilt or slide switch.
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To close to the desired position, push the
front of the tilt or slide switch.
Close CloseOpen
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 does not tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, do not push
up on it.
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Antenna
qDetachable Type
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
RemoveInstall
Type A
Type B
Install
Remove
CAUTION
ØTo prevent damage to the
antenna, remove it before entering
a car wash facility or passing
beneath a low overhead clearance.
ØBe careful around the antenna
when removing snow from the
roof. Otherwise the antenna could
be damaged.NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna and
store it inside the vehicle.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
37 38 39 4041 42
43 44 4546
47 48 49 5051
52 5354 55 56 5758
59 60 61 6263 64
65 66 67 68 6970
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 8586
DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
37 D/LOCK 2 15A Double locking systemí
38 STOP LAMP/HORN 10A Stop Lamp, Horn
39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beam (LH)
40 HEAD HIGH R 10A Headlight high beam (RH)
41―― ―
42―― ―
43 CIGAR 15A Lighter
44 RADIO 7.5A Audio system
45 MIRROR 10A Power mirror
í
46 TAIL R 7.5ATaillight (RH), Parking light (RH), License
plate lights
47 OBD 10A For protection of various circuits
48―― ―
49 TR/LOCK――
50―― ―
51―― ―
52 SUN ROOF 20A Moonroof
í
53 WASHER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
54―― ―
55 P/WIND R――
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íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
56 P/WIND L――
57 ALARM――
58 M/DEF 7.5A Mirror Defroster
í
59―― ―
60 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH), Headlight leveling
61 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH)
62―― ―
63―― ―
64―― ―
65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system
66 METER 10A Instrument cluster, Immobilizer system
67 IGNITION 20A ABS
í, DSCí, Power steering
68 WIPER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
69 ENGINE 20A For protection of various circuits
70 IG SIG 10A Auto wiper
í, Power window switchí
71 SAS 2 7.5A Seat weight sensor
72―― ―
73―― ―
74 SEAT WARM 20A Seat warmer
í
75 D/LOCK 1 25A Power door lockí
76 A/C 10A Air conditionerí, Heater control unit
77 P/WIND L 30A Power window (LH)í
78 P/WIND R 30A Power window (RH)í
79 BACK 10A Reverse lights
80 SUN ROOF 7.5A Moonroofí
81 TAIL L 7.5A Taillight (LH), Parking light (LH)
82 ILLUMI 7.5A Illumination
83―― ―
84―― ―
85―― ―
86―― ―
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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