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Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-18
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-46
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-19
Bottle holder ...................................................................................................... page 6-97
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-89
Overhead light ................................................................................................... page 6-90
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-33
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-89
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-16
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2
Cup holders ........................................................................................................ page 6-96
Rear ventilation system ....................................................................................... page 6-9
Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-5
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-10
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Rear
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-27
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-13
Antenna .............................................................................................................. page 6-11
Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-11
Door lock ............................................................................................................. page 3-9
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-19
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-40
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ............................................................... 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-9
Liftgate .................................................................................... 3-13
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-16
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-19
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-20
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-22
Security System ........................................................................... 3-25 Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-25
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-29
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-32 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-32
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-32
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CAUTION
When opening/closing a sliding door,
follow the cautions below. If the
cautions are not heeded, hands, feet,
or even a head may be caught in a
door resulting in an injury.
ØUse the door handle.
Ø Keep your hands, feet, and head
away from the sliding door
openings.
Ø Make sure that there is nothing
behind the sliding doors.
Ø Keep your hands and feet away
from the sliding door rails, arms
and pillars.
Pillar
Arm
Rail Door handle
NOTE
When you leave the vehicle, stop the engine
and lock the doors. And do not put valuables
in your vehicle to prevent theft.
Opening/closing from inside
To open, pull the inner door handle
toward the back.
To close, push the inner door handle
toward the front.
Open
Close
Opening/closing from outside
Pull the outer door handle and slide the
door.
NOTE
The right sliding door cannot fully open when
the fuel-filler lid is open. Close the fuel filler
lid before opening the sliding door.
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
NOTE
The fuel-filler lid cannot be opened when the
right-side sliding door is open. Close the
sliding door to open the fuel-filler lid.
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
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CAUTION
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate when the cap is
not tightened securely. If the light
remains on (even after you have
tightened the cap securely, driven,
and restarted the engine several
times), it may indicate a different
problem. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
The removed cap can be attached to the inner
side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel
on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the hood latch lever, and lift the
hood.
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4Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2
Emission Control System .......................................................... 4-3
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......................................... 4-4
Before Starting the Engine ........................................................... 4-5 Before Getting In ...................................................................... 4-5
After Getting In ......................................................................... 4-5
Driving Tips ................................................................................... 4-6 Break-In Period ......................................................................... 4-6
Money-Saving Suggestions ...................................................... 4-6
Hazardous Driving .................................................................... 4-7
Floor Mat .................................................................................. 4-7
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................. 4-8
Winter Driving .......................................................................... 4-8
Driving In Flooded Area ......................................................... 4-10
Overloading ............................................................................ 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road ........................................................ 4-11
Towing ......................................................................................... 4-12 Trailer Towing ......................................................................... 4-12
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Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
FuelOctane Rating*(Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION
Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
Ø Never add fuel system additives. Otherwise, the emission control system could be
damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10%. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name “Gasohol ”.
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.
lGasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.lGasoline or gasohol containing methanol.lLeaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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