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CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off while the
seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the
seat warmer will automatically operate
at the temperature set before switching
off the ignition.
Use the seat warmer when the engine is
running. Leaving the seat warmer on for
long periods with the engine not running
could cause the battery power to be
depleted.
The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
Rear Seat
▼Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on
folded down seatback(s) or in the luggage
compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because seat
belts cannot be fastened which could lead
to serious injury or death during sudden
braking or a collision.
Do not allow children to play inside the
vehicle with the seatback(s) lowered.
Allowing children to play in the vehicle with
the seatback(s) folded down is dangerous.
If a child enters the luggage compartment
and the seatback(s) were raised back up,
the child may become trapped in the
luggage compartment which could lead to
an accident.
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
compartment when it is transported with
the seatback(s) folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo and
luggage is dangerous as it could move and
become an obstruction to driving during
emergency braking or a collision resulting
in an unexpected accident.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Steering Wheel
WA R N I N G
Never adjust the steering wheel while the
vehic le 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 adjustthe 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
Before Driving
Steering Wheel
3-30*Some models.
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▼Operating Tips for CD Player
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is co
ld, the CD or optical
components (prism and lens) in the CD
player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft c loth. Clouded optical
components will clear naturally in about
an hour. Wait for normal operation to
return before attemp ting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player
The following precautions should be
observed.
Do not use deformed or cracked CDs.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or trans lucent, do not use the
disc.
Transparent
A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimet ers. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will
not be possible and the CD player will
not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulti ng in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown in the following figure. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD.
When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump.
Interior Features
Audio System
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NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling where
temperatures may drop below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks on
the coolant reservoir when the engine is
cool.
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is
recommended when replacing engine
coolant. Using engine coolant other than
FL-22 may cause serious damage to the
engine and cooling system.
If the coolant reserv oir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
19 ST HEATER 15 A Heated steering wheel
*
20AT 15 A Transaxle control system
21 R.WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
*
22A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
23 ENGINE3 15 A Engine control system
24 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
25 ENGINE1 15 A Engine control system
26 GLOW SIG 5 A ―
27 EVVT 20 A Engine control system
28 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer
29 DCDC REG 30 A ―
30 EPB L
FUEL.P2 30 A
Electric parking brake (EPB) (LH)
*
31 ADD FAN DE 40 A ―
32 P.WINDOW1 30 A Power windows
33 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
*2
34 H/L LOW L HID L 15 AHeadlight (LH)*1, Headlight low beam (LH)*2
35 METER110 A Instrument cluster
36 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits
37 EPB R
LPG 30 A
Electric parking brake (EPB) (RH)
*
38 FUEL.P3
FA N D E 40 A ―
39 DCDC DE 40 A ―
40 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
41 ENGINE. IG1 15 A Engine control system
42 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
43 METER3 10 A ―
*1 With LED headlights*2 With halogen headlights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-60*Some models.
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