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Exterior Care
Followalllabel and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
qMaintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the wipers may
move automatically in the following
cases:
ØIf the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
ØIf the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
ØIf the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
ØIf the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF position.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
lThe vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
lThe vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
lThe vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too
stiff.
lCleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
lMazda is not responsible for scratches
caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing.
lScratches are more noticeable on vehicles
with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
lRinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
lUse plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
lRub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
lTake your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
lDo not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-122
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-14
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-62
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-59
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-59
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-59
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-35
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-36
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-36
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-35
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-81
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-88
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-96
Safety Certification .................... 6-96
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-95
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-29
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-120
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
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