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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
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Vehicle Loading
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety
Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weightis the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAYLOAD
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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
GCW
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GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs).The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weightis the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10_
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15_
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs).Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weightrefers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
WARNING
Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Radiation Hazard
This BSM (blind spot monitoring) device emits intentional electromagnetic radiation in the
24 GHz to 25 GHz frequency range. The total radiated average power over the entire
bandwidth is below_
14 dBm (40 µW). The active emitting antenna surface is 72 cm
2;
therefore the radiated power density in front of the BSM device is 0.55 µW/cm2. This
value is far below the legal human exposure protection limit of 1 mW/cm2(MPE) in
Europe and US.
Declaration of compliance for 24 GHz blind spot radar
(U.S.A)
FCC ID: OAYBSDTX
This vehicle is equipped with a 24 GHz blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar system, which
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
3. This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15. 252 (a)
(4).
(CANADA)
IC:4135A-BSDTX
This device complies with the radio standards specification RSS-220 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
(MEXICO)
RLVCOBS10-0567
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted. Further countries
may become available or actual certification identifiers may be subject to change or update.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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qAudio System
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
ØChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
qBluetooth® Hands-Free
FCC
FCC: CB2MAZGEN6HFT
NOTE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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Personalization Features
For vehicles with type A instrument cluster, the following function settings can be changed by the customer.
For vehicles with type B instrument cluster, the following function settings can be changed at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
To determine which type of instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and Gauges on page
4-10.
Items in which the function setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Turn indicatorThe turn indicator beep volume level can be
changedHigh Low
Lights-on reminderThe volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changedHigh Low/Off
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
systemThe volume of the BSM warning beep can be
changedHigh Low/Off
Meter displayThe distance unit can be changed miles or km km or miles
The display language can be changedEnglish, French,
or Spanish
English/French/Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed °F or °C °C or °F
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)The system can be changed so that Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) does not operate.ON OFF
For the function setting procedure, Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page 4-18.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-59
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-20
Advanced Key
Operational range ......................... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-8
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 4-86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-82
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57
Mute Switch ............................... 5-57
Seek Switch ................................ 5-57
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-56
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-35
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-58
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-53
Manual shift mode ..................... 4-49
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-48
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-48
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-47
B
Battery ............................................... 6-31
Maintenance ............................... 6-32
Specifications ............................... 9-4
B
Battery runs out ................................. 7-14
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-14
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-32
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-34
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-33
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning ...................................... 7-34
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-34
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-33
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-32
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-34
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-33
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-34
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 4-96
BSM OFF switch ....................... 4-99
BSM warning light ..................... 4-98
Care of radar sensors .................. 4-99
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-77
Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-102
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-83
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-106
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-27
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-117
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-73
Foot brake .................................. 4-71
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-73
Parking brake ............................. 4-72
Break-In ............................................ 3-39
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