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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically.
When the ignition is switched off,
all doors and the liftgate unlock
automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
Auto lock/unlock function setting
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the liftgate can be set to
lock or unlock automatically by selecting
any one of the functions from the
following table and using the driver's door-
lock switch on the interior door panel.
NOTE
Function number 3 in the following
table is the factory setting for your
vehicle.
There are only a total of six auto lock/
unlock settings available. Be sure to
press the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the correct number of
times according to the selected function
number. If the switch is mistakenly
pressed seven times, the procedure will
be cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.
Function
number Function *1
1 The auto door-lock function is
disabled.
2 All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
3 (Factory
Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
All the doors and the liftgate unlock
when the ignition is switched from
ON to Off.
4 When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted from
park (P) to any other gear position,
all the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically.
5 When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted from
park (P) to any other gear position,
all the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, all the doors and the liftgate
unlock automatically.
6 All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
When the selector lever is shifted to
park (P) while the ignition is switched
ON, all the doors and the liftgate
unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer
to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .
Settings can be changed using the
following procedure.
1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must
remain closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the
driver's door-lock switch within 20
seconds of switching the ignition ON,
and make sure a beep sound is heard
about eight seconds afterwards.
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Doors and Locks
NOTE
Do not apply unnecessary force to
the power liftgate when it is opening/
closing electrically. Unnecessary force
on the liftgate may cause it to reverse
direction of movement automatically.
Also, it could result in a malfunction.
The power liftgate may not open/close
electrically if the vehicle is parked on
an incline, or there is strong wind, or
the liftgate is laden with snow.
If a power liftgate system fuse has
blown, the liftgate cannot be opened
using the power liftgate switch or
the electric liftgate opener. Use the
emergency lever to open the liftgate.
Fully close the power liftgate before
disconnecting the vehicle battery. If
the battery is disconnected with the
liftgate open, it cannot be opened or
closed automatically after the battery is
reconnected. If this happens, fully close
the liftgate manually to restore the auto
full open/close function.
If the system detects weight such as that
caused by a snow-laden liftgate when
it is opened electrically, after the beep
activates three times, the liftgate stops
after reversing.
If the power liftgate is snow-laden,
remove the snow before operating the
liftgate.
Operation using the transmitter
Press the power liftgate button for one
second or more. The hazard warning lights
fl ash twice and the liftgate opens/closes
after the beep sounds.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON, the
transmitter does not operate.
When opening the liftgate by pressing
the power liftgate button on the
transmitter, the liftgate can be opened
even when it is locked.
If the power liftgate button on the
transmitter is pressed while the liftgate
is opening/closing electrically, the
beep is activated and the liftgate stops.
When pressing the power liftgate button
again, the liftgate moves in the reverse
direction.
Operation using each switch
Operation conditions
Opening the liftgate
If the vehicle has satisfi ed all the following
operation conditions, the power liftgate
can be opened using the power function.
All doors and the liftgate are unlocked.
The ignition is switched OFF, or the
selector lever is in P with the ignition
switched ON.
Closing the liftgate
The ignition is switched OFF, or the
selector lever is in P with the ignition
switched ON.
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off , the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything fl ammable. A resulting fi re could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition switched off .
Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off .
Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by a qualifi ed technician.
Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any modifi cation to the original-equipment emission control
system before the fi rst sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modifi cation made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a self-
checking device and it operates while the engine is off.
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Steering Wheel
*Some models.
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.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
Heated Steering Wheel *
The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.
Heating areaHeated steering
wheel switch
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.
To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
CAUTION
The following types of persons should
be careful not to touch the steering
wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-
temperature burn.
Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
People with delicate skin
People who are excessively
fatigued
People who are intoxicated
People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
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Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
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.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Center positionMirror switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
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Mirrors
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Day/Night lever
Day Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The indicator
light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button
. The indicator
light will illuminate.
ON/OFF button Indicator light
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Mirrors
NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity
will be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Light sensor
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Light sensor
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
, , ) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-62 .
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).
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Windows
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even death.
This warning applies especially to
children.
Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not
locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate
power windows unintentionally, which
could result in serious injury if a child's
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window.
CAUTION
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
do not open or close more than three
windows at once.
NOTE
A power window may no longer open/
close if you continue to press the switch
after fully opening/closing the power
window. If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
When driving with only one of the
rear windows open, your ears might
experience a resonating sound.
However, this does not indicate a
problem. The sound can be reduced by
slightly opening a front window or by
changing the size of the rear window
opening.
Operating the Power Windows
(Type A)
NOTE
Each passenger window can be
operated with each door switch when
the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlocked position
(page 3-42 ).
Each passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door.
Left rear window
Right rear windowFront
passenger's
window
Driver's window Master control switches
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