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2 –38 Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags If the passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the i ndicator light turns on when
the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light
turns on or is off under the following conditions: Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by
the passenger occupant
classification system Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator
light Passenger front and
side air bags Passenger seat belt
pretensioner system
Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated
A child is seated in a child-
restraint system *1
On Deactivated Deactivated
Adult *2
Off Ready Ready
*1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a
junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
*2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child depending on
the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passeng er air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.
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2 –39 Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
WARNING Do not allow an occupant in the passenger's seat to sit with a posture which makes
it difficult for the passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant
correctly:
Sitting in the passenger's seat with a posture which makes it difficult for the passenger
occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the
passenger occupant classification sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the
passenger's seat correctly, the passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner system
may not operate (non-deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The passenger
will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental operation
(deployment) of the air bags could result in serious injury or death.
Under the following conditions, the passenger occupant classification sensor cannot
detect a passenger sitting on the passenger's seat correctly and the deployment/non-
deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart. For example: 
A passenger is seated as shown in the following figure:
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3 –11 Before Driving
Doors and Locks
*Some models.NOTE 
Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside the
cabin. 
If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the radio
wave conditions even if the key is left in
the vehicle. 
Around the dashboard 
In the storage compartments or the
center console 
Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone 
When the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
Both doors will automatically unlock if
they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
If both the doors are closed even though
the trunk lid is open, both the doors will
lock.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When any door is opened from the
outside while the key is inside the
vehicle, the closed doors are locked.
Both the doors are automatically
unlocked by closing the open door.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle. 
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection) *
This system automatically unlocks the
doors in the event the vehicle is involved
in an accident to allow passengers to
get out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While the
ignition is switched ON and in the event
the vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, both the
doors are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident.
The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of
the impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors will not
unlock. 
When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealability,
and it does not mean there is a problem.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons,
the power windows will not open
or close automatically. If the power
windows do not open or close, the
automatic open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
Refer to Operating the Power Windows
on page 3-31 .
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3 –44 Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) Operation Roof status Indication
Operation complete Rear roof closed
Operation ConditionsIf the following conditions have been
satisfied, the roof can be opened/closed. 
The ignition is switched ON. 
Shift/selector lever is in a position other
than R (reverse). 
Vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or
less. 
The trunk lid is closed.
CAUTION If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) during the opening/closing
operation, the opening/closing
operation of the roof stops midstream.
If the roof stops midstream, visibility at
the rear may be impaired or damage
to the roof may occur which could
lead to an accident. Operate the
switch again with the vehicle stopped,
depending on the road and traffic
conditions, to complete opening/
closing operation of the roof. NOTE
If the roof cannot be closed even after the
operation conditions are all met, have it
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be Closed
on page 7-57 .
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3 –51 Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle. 
Do not race the engine. 
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time. 
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time. 
Avoid unnecessary hard stops. 
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2. 
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving. 
Avoid fast starts. 
Drive at lower speeds. 
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking). 
Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4 ) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing. 
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary. 
Slow down on rough roads. 
Keep the tires properly inflated. 
Do not carry unnecessary weight. 
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. 
Keep the wheels in correct alignment. 
Keep windows closed at high speeds. 
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING Never stop the engine when going down
a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
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4 –99 When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSENOTE 
The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally. 
The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed. 
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper. 
Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog. 
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them. 
Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts. 
Vehicle shapes which do not reflect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low
vehicle height and sports cars. 
Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 
Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier
is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will
be blocked causing the system to not operate normally. 
The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which
the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in
which the vehicle is driven may be required.
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4 –107 When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemNOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may
be faster or slower in the following cases: 
The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specification. 
The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire
wear is excessively different between them. 
A run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used. 
An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash
and then continue illuminating). 
A tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit. 
The tire pressure is excessively higher than the specified pressure, or the tire pressure is
suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving. 
The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle is
stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes. 
The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road. 
Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive
driving on a winding road. 
Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle. 
System initialization has not been implemented with the specifie d tire pressure.
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5 –15 Interior Features Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System ..................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ............................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation
.............................................................................. 5-3
Manual Type
................................................................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type
.................................................................... 5-9
Audio System .................................................................................... 5-13
Antenna
....................................................................................... 5-13
Operating Tips for Audio System
............................................... 5-14
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
........................................ 5-22
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]
............................................... 5-34
Audio Control Switch Operation
................................................ 5-55
AUX/USB mode
......................................................................... 5-57
Bluetooth ®
......................................................................................... 5-74
Bluetooth ®
................................................................................... 5-74
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type A) ................................................ 5-97
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type B) .............................................. 5-103
Bluetooth ®
Audio (Type A) ....................................................... 5-113
Bluetooth ®
Audio (Type B) ....................................................... 5-115
Troubleshooting
........................................................................ 5-129
Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-132
Sunvisors
................................................................................... 5-132
Interior Lights
........................................................................... 5-132
Accessory Sockets
.................................................................... 5-134
Cup Holder
................................................................................ 5-135
Storage Compartments
.............................................................. 5-138
Windblocker
.............................................................................. 5-140
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