Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safet y equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various featur es, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning s afe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditi oning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Maz da in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informati on about your Mazda.9
Index10
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ƒHood........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-19
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-29
… Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 36
† Door and key......................................................................................................... page 3-11
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -27
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-36
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-41
Š Rear window wiper blade........................................ ..............................................page 6-30
‹ Liftgate....................................................... ........................................................... page 3-21
Œ Child safety lock................................................................................................... page 3-19
Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-31
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
1-6The equipment and installatio n position varies by vehicle
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Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert needles or
pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury from
a minor burn.
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.
▼Driving Position Memory*
The desired driving position can be called
up after programming the position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.
•Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height
adjustment, front edge of seat bottom,
seat recline)
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5.
•Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-21.
CAUTION
Do not place fingers or hands around the
bottom of the seat while the seat memory
function is operating. The seat moves
automatically while the seat memory
function is operating and fingers or hands
could get pinched and injured.
SET button
1
2
A driving position can be programmed or
operated using the buttons on the side of
the seat or the key.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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NOTE
•Lumbar support adjustment cannot be
programmed.
•A driving position can be programmed
to the buttons on the side of the seat and
the key in use for driving the vehicle.
•If the vehicle has been serviced and the
battery cables disconnected, the
programmed seat positions will have
been erased. Re-program the seat
positions.
Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Adjust the seat and the active driving display to the desired driving position.
5. Press the SET button on the seat until a beep sound is heard 1 time.
6. Perform 1 of the following settings within 5 seconds of completing step 5
above:
•Programming using a button on
the side of the seat
Press the butt on you want to
program, either bu tton 1 or 2, until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.
•Programming using the key
Press the key
button until a beep
sound is heard 1 time.
NOTE
If a beep sound is heard 3 times, the
operation is canceled.
To move the driving position to a
programmed position
(Using a button on t he side of the seat)
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the programming button for the
driving position you want to call up
(button 1 or 2).
5. A beep sound is heard when the driving position adjustment is
completed.
NOTE
•If the driving position movement is not
changed, only the beep sounds.
•A seat position can be called up even
with the engine not running.
•The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
•Any of the seat adjustment switches is
operated.
•The SET button is pressed.
•Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.
•The key button or button is
operated.
•The vehicle starts moving.
•The active driving display is adjusted.
(Using a programmed key)
1. Unlock the doors by pressing a request switch or the key
button.
2. After unlocking the doors, the seat
position adjustment begins within 40
seconds of opening the driver's door,
and a beep sounds when the operation
is finished.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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4. Make sure the selector lever is in the Pposition.
5. Start the engine.
6. The active driving display adjustment begins.
NOTE
•If there is no driving position movement,
a beep is not heard.
•The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
•Any of the seat adjustment switches is
operated.
•The SET button is pressed.
•Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.
•The key button or button is
operated.
•The vehicle starts moving.
•The active driving di splay is adjusted.
Erasing programmed driving positions
(Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key)
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button on the side of the seat until a beep sound is heard 1 time.
3. After the beep sounds, press the key
button within 5 seconds until a beep
sound is heard 1 time.
NOTE
If a beep sound is heard 3 times, the
operation is canceled.
Rear Seat
▼ Split Folding the Seatbacks
By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage
compartment space can be expanded.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on
folded down seatbacks 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 seatbacks lowered.
Allowing children to play in the vehicle
with the seatbacks folded down is
dangerous. If a child enters the luggage
compartment and the seatbacks 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 seatbacks 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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Mass groupSize
Class Fixture Seat Positions
Vehicle LATCH po- sitions Rear seat (center) Front passenger
seat (outboard)
Rear seat (out-
board)
GROUP 1 9 kg ― 18 kg (20 lb ― 40 lb) DISO/R2 IL
XX
CISO/R3 IL XX
BISO/F2 IUF XX
B1 ISO/F2X IUF XX
AISO/F3 IUF XX
(1) X X X
GROUP 2 15 kg ― 25 kg (33 lb ― 55 lb) (1)
X X X
GROUP 3 22 kg ― 36 kg (48 lb ― 79 lb) (1)
X X X
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identi fication (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the
car manufacturer shall indicate t he vehicle specific LATCH child-restraint system(s) recommended for each
position.
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
IUF = suitable for LATCH forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass
group.
IL = suitable for particular LAT CH child-restraint systems (CRS ).
These LATCH CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricte d” or “semi-universal” categories.
A Mazda genuine child-restraint system can be installed. Regard ing child-restraint systems which can be installed,
refer to the accessories catalog.
X = LATCH position not suitable for LATCH child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
i-Size child-restraint systems
An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specif ied seat as follows:
Front passenger seat Rear seat (outboard) Rear seat (center)
i-Size child-restraint sys- tems XXX
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
X = Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child-
restraint systems.
NOTE
An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired i-Size
category certification for the UNECE 129 regulation.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems
System group Age group Weight groupChild-restraint
system type Front pas-
sengerseat Rear seat
(outboard) Rear seat
(center)
GROUP 0 Up to about 9
months old Up to 10 kg (up
to 22 lb) Infant seat X U X
GROUP 0
Up to about 2 years old Up to 13 kg (up
to 29 lb) Infant seat X U X
GROUP 1 About 8 months
to 4 years old 9 kg ― 18 kg (20
lb ― 40 lb) Child seat UF U X
GROUP 2 About 3 to 7
years old 15 kg ― 25 kg
(33 lb ― 55 lb) Booster seat UF U X
GROUP 3 About 6 to 12
years old 22 kg ― 36 kg
(48 lb ― 79 lb) Booster seat UF U X
Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
U = Suitable for “univ
ersal” category restraints approved for u se in this mass group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
(Except Mexico)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-9
Operational Range...................... 3-10
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-11 Door Locks................................. 3-11
Liftgate....................................... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-24 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Steering Wheel................................. 3-29 Steering Wheel....... .................... 3-29
Mirrors............................................. 3-31 Mirrors........................................ 3-31
Windows........................................... 3-33Power Windows..........................3-33
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-36
Security System............................... 3-39 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-39
Immobilizer System....................3-39
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-41
Driving Tips..................................... 3-43 Break-In Period.......................... 3-43
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-43
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-44
Floor Mat.................................... 3-44
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-45
Winter Driving............................3-45
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-47
Overloading................................ 3-48
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-49
Towing.............................................. 3-50 Trailer Towing............................ 3-50
Recreational Towing................... 3-50
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