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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-27
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-55
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-57
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-40
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-36
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-58
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-73
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-41
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-33
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-73
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Interior Equipment (View C)
Windblocker ...................................................................................................... page 6-85
Convertible top unlock lever .............................................................................. page 3-45
Seat side box ...................................................................................................... page 6-83
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-40
Back trim storage box ........................................................................................ page 6-83
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-7
Seats ..................................................................................................................... page 2-2
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-74
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-81
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-81
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-81
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-82
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Front
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-41
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27
Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop) ...................................................... page 3-48
Convertible top (Soft top) .................................................................................. page 3-43
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-40
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-38
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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Rear
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-33
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-30
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-73
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-38
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Exterior Overview
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2Seats .......................................................................................... 2-2
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ............................................... 2-4
Seat Warmer
í........................................................................... 2-5
Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-7 Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-7
Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-11
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ................ 2-13
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-15
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-16
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................................. 2-17
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-18 Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-18
Child-Restraint System Installation Position .......................... 2-22
Installing a Child-Restraint System ......................................... 2-23
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-25 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-25
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-29
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-30
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-34
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-35
Driver and Passenger Occupant Classification System ........... 2-37
Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-41
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Always sit in the passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor: Your passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the passenger seat
improperly out of position or with the
seatback reclined too far while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous as it
can take off weight from the seat
bottom and affect the weight
determination of the passenger
sensing system. As a result the
passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor. Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving the seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After adjusting the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Do not modify the components or
wiring, or use electronic testing devices
on the pretensioner system:Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is
dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable
which would prevent it from
activating in an accident. The
occupants or repairers could be
seriously injured.
Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system: Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all safety
procedures are followed, injury could
result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or how to scrap
a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.
NOTE
lThe pretensioner system will activate in a
moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal
collision. It will not activate in most
rollovers, side or rear impacts.
In addition, the pretensioner system for the
passenger is designed to only deploy in
accordance with the total seated weight on
the passenger seat.
lSome smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate
a fire. This gas normally has no effect on
occupants, however, those with sensitive
skin may experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the air bags
or the pretensioner system gets on the skin
or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.
q Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition is switched
ON or after the engine is cranked. The
warning light turns off after a specified
period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
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Seat Belt Systems
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Do not leave a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle:Leaving a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle without
using the seat belt is dangerous.
When the seat belt extender is
connected to the driver's seat belt
buckle (or passenger) seat, the SRS
driver's (or passenger's) air bag
system will determine that the driver
(or passenger) is wearing the seat
belt even if the driver (or passenger)
is not wearing it. This condition could
cause the driver's (or passenger's) air
bag to not activate correctly and
result in death or serious injury in the
event of collision. Always wear the
seat belt with the seat belt extender.
Do not use the seat belt extender when
installing a child-restraint system on
the passenger seat: Using a seat belt extender to fasten a
child-restraint system on any seat is
dangerous. Always follow the child-
restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions and never
use a seat belt extender.
NOTE
When not in use, remove the seat belt extender
and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt
extender is left connected, the seat belt
extender might get damaged as it will not
retract with the rest of the seat belt and can
easily fall out of the door when not in use and
be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning
light will not illuminate and function properly.
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
with the ignition switched ON.
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Seat Belt Systems
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