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To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
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.
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the hood latch lever, and lift the
hood.
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3. Grasp the support rod in the paddedarea and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.
Support rod
Clip Pad
q
Closing 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. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the stay, and secure the stay in the clip.
Verify that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the hood.
Clip
ClipClip
3. Lower the hood slowly from a heightof about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push
it excessively such as by applying
your weight. Otherwise, the hood
could be deformed.
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Moonroofí
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition is
switched ON.
Slide switch
Tilt switch
WARNING
Do not let passengers stand up or
extend part of their 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
Before washing your Mazda, make sure the
moonroof is completely closed so that water
does not get inside the cabin area. 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.
q
Tilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.
To fully tilt automatically, momentarily
press the tilt switch.
To stop tilting partway, press any part of
the tilt or slide switch.
To close to the desired position, press the
front of the slide switch or pull the tilt
switch.
Close (Tilt down)
Tilt down
Tilt up
q Slide Operation
To fully open automatically, momentarily
press the rear of the slide switch.
To stop sliding partway, press any part of
the tilt or slide switch.
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To close to the desired position, press the
front of the slide switch or pull the tilt
switch.
Close Tilt down
(Close)
Open
qPower Moonroof Re-set Procedure
If the battery is disconnected, the
moonroof will not operate. The moonroof
will not operate correctly until it is re-set.
Carry out the following procedure to re-
set the moonroof and resume operation:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch while the rear of
the moonroof tilts open to the fully
open position. The moonroof then
closes a little.
NOTE
If the re-set procedure is performed while the
moonroof is in the slide position (partially
open) it closes before the rear tilts opens.
q Sunshade
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
Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To
avoid damaging the sunshade, do
not push up on it.
Ø Do not close the sunshade while
the moonroof is opening. Trying to
force the sunshade closed could
damage it.
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
Refer to Operation on page 3-62.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates with the
key or the keyless entry system transmitter.
l(With advanced key)
The theft-deterrent system can also be
operated using the advanced keyless
function.
The system operates only when the driver is
in the vehicle or within operational range
while the advanced key is being carried.
lThe system will not function unless it is
properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure all windows are
completely closed and all doors and the
trunk lid/liftgate are locked before leaving
the vehicle. Remember to take your key and
transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid/liftgate.
lUnlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lOpening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
l(Without advanced key)
Switching the ignition ON without the
key.
(With advanced key)
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
lOpening the trunk lid by operating the
trunk lid release lever.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door or the
liftgate is unlocked or the trunk lid is
opened with the key or with the
transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
q How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroofí
securely.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
(With advanced key)
Press the push button start to off
position, if the auxiliary key is inserted
in the key slot, remove it.
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3. Make sure all the windows, themoonroofí, the hood and the trunk lid
are closed. Close and lock all doors and
the liftgate from the outside using the
key. If you have the keyless entry
system, press the lock button on the
transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
(With advanced key)
Press a request switch on the doors or
the lock button on the transmitter.
(Without advanced key)
Close the hood and the liftgate/trunk
lid. Press the area on the door-lock
switch marked “
”once. Close all
doors.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
The theft deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto re-lock
function with all the doors, the liftgate/
trunk lid and the hood closed.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-lock
knob will not arm the system.
4. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed. NOTE
lAuto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter or the
request switch, all doors and the liftgate
will automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds.
lA door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot (with advanced key).
lThe key is inserted in the ignition switch.lThe push button start is in any position
except off (with advanced key).
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within 20
seconds after closing the trunk lid/hood and
locking all the doors and the liftgate:
lPressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lAny door or the liftgate/trunk lid is
opened.
lUnlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lUnlocking the driver's door with the key.lThe hood is opened.lThe key is inserted in the ignition switch.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the key
slot (With advanced key).
lThe push button start is pressed or a
door is unlocked using a request switch
on the front doors (With advanced key).
lThe ignition is switched ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
lWhen the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is armed,
the hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
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qTo Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lThe ignition is switched ON.l(With advanced key)
Press a request switch on the doors or
the unlock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned off,
the hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
q To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lPress the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the ignition
key.
l(With advanced key)lPress a request switch on the doors.lPress the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener.
lPress the unlock button or press and
hold the trunk button on the
transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the push
button start. NOTE
If you have any problem with the theft-
deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
q
Theft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving: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.
qSteering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, pull up the lock
release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust thesteering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever down to lock
the column.
3. Push the wheel up and down to be certain it's locked before driving.
Mirrors
qOutside Mirrors
Check the mirror angles before driving.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Power mirror
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
To adjust:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the left or
right side mirror.
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