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CAUTION
ØDo not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
Ø To prevent damaging the antenna,
remove it before entering a car
wash facility or passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Panel
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
Be particularly careful when cleaning the
following areas which are installed with
specially coated panels.
· Piano black panel
í
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
WARNING
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection.
qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments
and the antenna lines.
Ø When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
gently wiping the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
qCleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal or when getting in or out of the
vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them
securely.Refer to Floor Mat on page 4-9.
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íSome models.
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Power door lock
*1Changes the auto lock/unlock function setting
for all the doors according to the vehicle speed,
the vehicle power supply condition, and the
selector lever position. Lock: Driving,
Unlock: IGN Off Off/Lock When
Driving/Lock: Shift From P, Unlock: In
P/Lock When Shifting Out Of P
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed. Standard
(Illuminates under average levels of darkness) Later
Auto headlight off The time required for headlights to turn off
after ignition is switched off can be changed. 30 seconds 0/60/120 seconds
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
system The BSM warning beep function can be
changed.
*2Activated Deactivated
Advanced keyless
entry The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated.
Activated Deactivated
The beep sound which is heard when
locking/unlocking all doors or the liftgate can
be deactivated.
*3Activated Deactivated
The function to automatically lock the doors
and the liftgate when leaving the vehicle while
carrying the key can be activated.
*4Deactivated Activated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected. Press × 2 Press × 1
The method for unlocking the doors using the
transmitter switch can be selected. Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed. 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
Daytime running
lights The function of the daytime running lights can
be changed.
On Off
*1 Setting changes using the door-lock switch can also be done. Refer to Power Door Locks on page 3-29.
*2 Only the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep can be changed. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning beep cannot be changed.
*3 When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*4 When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before leaving vehicle.
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-173
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-173
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-173
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-35
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-40
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-49
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-166
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-164
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-169
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-55
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-77
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-86
Rear window .............................. 5-85
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) ................................................ 5-27
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light.... 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-20
Index
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I
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-52
Interior Care ...................................... 8-60
Interior Lights ................................. 6-163
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-78
Liftgate .............................................. 3-33
Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-72
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-164
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-18
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-17
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Map Lights ...................................... 6-164
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-86
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-64
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
M
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-50
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-53
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-64
Overhead Console ........................... 6-172
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-163
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Parking Sensor System ..................... 5-46Park assist sensor switch ............ 5-48
Parking sensor warning beep ..... 5-50
Sensor detection range ............... 5-48
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 5-51
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Liftgate ................................... 3-35
Power Outlet ................................... 6-177
Power Steering .................................. 5-18 Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-40
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-174
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...... 5-39
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-32
Index
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R
Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-64Before operation ......................... 6-77
Country code list ...................... 6-108
Language code list ................... 6-106
Sound output .............................. 6-83
Rear View Monitor ......................... 6-151
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-85
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-85
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-84
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
Roll-over ............................................. 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-44
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-23
Automatic locking ...................... 2-22
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-28
Emergency locking .................... 2-21
Extender ..................................... 2-32
Pregnant women ........................ 2-21
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-25
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-19
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-34
Warning light ............................. 2-33
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Seat warmer ................................ 2-17
Second-row seats ......................... 2-9
Third-row seat ............................ 2-13
S
Second-Row Seats .............................. 2-9
Security SystemImmobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-57
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-61
Service Publications .......................... 9-46
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-174
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-162
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-53
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-68
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-61
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-66
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-73
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-65
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-54
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-60
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-64 Horn ........................................... 5-86
Storage Compartments .................... 6-172 Armrest box ............................. 6-173
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-173
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-173
Center console .......................... 6-173
Glove compartment .................. 6-172
Overhead console ..................... 6-172
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-174
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-174
Sunshade ........................................... 3-52
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WindowsPower windows .......................... 3-40
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-84
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-80 Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
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