
▼Jam-safe Sunroof
If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the sunroof while it is closing, the
sunroof will stop and move in the open
direction.
NOTE
•The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:
•A strong impact is detected while the
sunroof is closing automatically.
•The sunroof is closing automatically
during very low temperatures.
•In the event the
jam-safe function
activates and the sunroof cannot be
closed automatically, press the tilt/slide
switch and the sunroof will close.
•The jam-safe sunroof function does not
operate until the system has been reset.
▼ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed by
hand.
The sunshade opens at the same time as
the sunroof slides open, but it must be
closed by hand.
Sunshade
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Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry in to the vehicle or the
intrusion sensor detects movement in the
vehicle which could result in the vehicle
(with the intrusion sensor) or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Intrusion sensor
*
The intrusion s ensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.
The intrusion s ensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.
CAUTION
In order for the intrusion sensor to operate
appropriately, be aware of the following:
Do not hang clothing or objects from a
head restraint or a coat hook.
Return the extension sunvisors to their
original positions.
Do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it.
Do not allow the intrusion sensor to get
soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
Do not shock or cause an impact to the
intrusion sensor or the intrusion sensor
bezel.
Do not install seats that are not Mazda
genuine products.
To prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are higher
than the head restraints.
Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel
▼ Operation
Siren/Horn triggering conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered
by any one of the following:
•Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key
or an inside door-lock knob.
•Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate.
•Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
•Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
•(With the intr
usion sensor)
The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.
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The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
•(With the intrusion sensor)
Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not flash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
•The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
•For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened even
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switc h while carrying the
key.
•If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
siren/horn will activate and the hazard
warning lights will flash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the sunroof*
securely.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window or the sunroof
*
open, the system can be armed,
however, leaving the windows and the
sunroof
* even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the
vehicle could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion
Sensor (With Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-51.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock butto n on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
•The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the bonnet closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
•The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
•Unlocking any door.
•Opening any door.
•Opening the bonnet.
•Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
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•When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter or using the auxiliary
key while the theft-deterrent system
is armed, the hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
▼Cancelling the Intrusion Sensor
(With Intrusion Sensor)
If the theft deterrent system has been
armed while any of the following
conditions are present, cancel the intrusion
sensor to prevent the
alarm from triggering
unnecessarily.
•Leaving the vehicle with a movable
object, passengers or pets remaining
inside.
•Leaving an object inside the vehicle that
can roll around, such as when the
vehicle is placed on a tilting, unstable
surface when being shipped.
•Hanging small objects/accessories in the
vehicle, hanging clothing on a coat
hook, or placing other items which can
move easily inside the vehicle.
•Parking in an area where there is strong
vibration or loud noise.
•When using a high pressure or
automatic car wash.
•Continuous shock and vibration from
hail or thunder and lightning is
transmitted to the vehicle.
•Doors are locked with a window or the
sunroof
* left open.
•An accessory heater or device that
produces moving air and vibration
operates while the theft deterrent system
is armed.
NOTE
If any door or the liftgate remains closed
for 30 seconds, all the doors and the
liftgate automatically re-lock and the theft
deterrent system arms even if a window
and the sunroof
* is left open.
To cancel the intrusion sensor, press the
intrusion sensor cancel button on the
transmitter within 20 seconds after
pressing the lock button.
The hazard warning lights will flash three
times.
NOTE
•To reactivate the intrusion sensor, turn
off the armed theft-deterrent system and
then rearm it.
•The intrusion sensor is operational
when the theft-deterrent system is
armed. To cancel the intrusion sensor,
press the intrusion sensor cancel button
each time the theft-deterrent system is
armed.
▼ To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
•Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
•Starting the engine with the push button
start.
•(With the advanced keyless function)
•Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the sy stem is turned off.
▼To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
•Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
•Starting the engine with the push button
start.
•(With the advanced keyless function)
•Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
•Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
•Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
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Hazardous Driving
WA R N I N G
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could cause
the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt manoeuvres when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
manoeuvring of this vehicle are dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher centre of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher centre of gravity
such as utility vehicles handle differently
than vehicles with a lower centre of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
•Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
•Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-90.
•If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
•For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, cha ins, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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•Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼Snow Tyres
WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehi
cle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specified size and pressure (page 9-9).
▼ Ty r e C h a i n s
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
Chains may
affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary spare
tyre; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tyre.
In some models, the vehicle is not
equipped with a factory installed
temporary spare tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tyres and chains could
be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminium
wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using tyre
chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
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▼Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
•Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a
loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it h as an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer o verloading. Have the
vehicle inspected by an expert re pairer, we recommend an Author ised Mazda Repairer.
•Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
•Make sure the mirrors meet all g overnment regulations. Inspect them.
•Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and t railer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Driving
•Your Mazda will handle differentl y with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffic-free area.
•Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
•Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) w ith a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not ex ceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
•When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the po ssibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
•When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer whil e you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and t he brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake firmly.
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