Do not install a front-facing
child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat unless it is
unavoidable:
In a collision, the force of a deploying
air bag could cause serious injury or
death to the child. If installing a
front-facing child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, move the front passenger
seat as far back as possible and adjust
the seat bottom (height adjustable seat
bottom) to the highest position at
which the seat belt fastening the
child-restraint system is securely
tightened.
Make sure that the front passenger air
bag deactivation switch is in the OFF
position. Refer to Front Passenger Air
Bag Deactivation Switch (page 2-51).Do not allow a child or anyone to
lean over or against the side window
of a vehicle with side and curtain air
bags:
It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean
over or against the side window, the
area of the front passenger seat, the
front and rear window pillars and the
roof edge along both sides from which
the side and curtain air bags deploy,
even if a child-restraint system is used.
The impact of inflation from a side or
curtain air bag could cause serious
injury or death to an out of position
child. Furthermore, leaning over or
against the front door could block the
side and curtain air bags and eliminate
the advantages of supplementary
protection. With the front air bag and
the additional side air bag that comes
out of the front seat, the rear seat is
always a better location for children.
Take special care not to allow a child
to lean over or against the side
window, even if the child is seated in a
child-restraint system.
Never use one seat belt on more than
one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one
person at a time is dangerous. A seat
belt used in this way cannot spread the
impact forces properly and the two
passengers could be crushed together
and seriously injured or even killed.
Never use one belt for more than one
person at a time and always operate
the vehicle with each occupant
properly restrained.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
2-29
▼Using ISOFIX Anchor
WARNING
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for the use of the
child-restraint system:
An unsecured child-restraint system is
dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious
injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Make sure any
child-restraint system is properly
secured in place according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure the child-restraint system is
properly secured:
A child-restraint system that is not
secured is dangerous. In a sudden stop
or collision, it can become a projectile
and hit someone, causing serious
injury. When not in use, remove it from
the vehicle, put it in the luggage
compartment or at least make sure it is
securely fastened to the ISOFIX
anchors.
Make sure there are no seat belts or
foreign objects near or around the
ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint
system:
Not following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the child-restraint system is
dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign
object prevent the child-restraint
system from being securely attached to
the ISOFIX anchors and the
child-restraint system is installed
improperly, the child-restraint system
could move in a sudden stop or
collision causing serious injury or death
to the child or other occupants. When
installing the child-restraint system,
make sure there are no seat belts or
foreign objects near or around the
ISOFIX anchors. Always follow the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.
1. First, adjust the front seat to allow
clearance between the
child-restraint system and the front
seat.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat
on page 2-4.
Refer to Adjusting the Front
Passenger's Seat on page 2-12.
2. Make sure the seatback is securely
latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.
3. Remove the cover of the
child-restraint system's ISOFIX
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
2-42
NOTE
After operating the front passenger air
bag deactivation switch, put the
auxiliary key back into the transmitter
body.
OFF
Front passenger front air bag, side air
bag and front passenger seat belt
pretensioners do not operate.
Switching to OFF position
1. Insert the key into the front
passenger air bag deactivation
switch and turn the key clockwise
until the key points to OFF.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation
indicator light remains illuminated
when the ignition is switched ON.
The front passenger front and side air
bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system will remain
deactivated until the front passenger
air bag deactivation switch is turned to
the ON position.
ON
Front passenger front air bag, side air
bag and front passenger seat belt
pretensioners operate. Activate the
system only when a child-restraint
system is not installed on the front
passenger seat.
Switching to ON position
1. Insert the key into the front
passenger air bag deactivation
switch and turn the key
anticlockwise until the key points to
ON.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation
indicator light remains illuminated
when the ignition is switched ON.
The air bag deactivation indicator
light turns off after a short period of
time.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
2-53
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and
windows.
Keys........................................ 3-2
Keys...................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System...............3-4
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................... 3-29
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions......................... 3-29
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap........ 3-34
Mirrors.................................. 3-36
Mirrors................................3-36
Windows............................... 3-41
Power Windows...................3-41
Sunroof
*.............................. 3-44
Security System.......................3-47
Modification and Add-
On Equipment..................... 3-47
Immobilizer System..............3-47
Theft-Deterrent System
*........3-49
Driving Tips............................ 3-53
Running-In.......................... 3-53
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment........................ 3-53
Hazardous Driving............... 3-54
Floor Mat............................ 3-55
Rocking the Vehicle..............3-56
Winter Driving..................... 3-56
Driving In Flooded Area........3-59
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.8)................3-59
Towing.................................. 3-60
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/
South Africa)....................... 3-60
*Some models.3-1
Keyless Entry System
▼Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-filler flap, and opens/
closes the liftgate.
The system can start the engine
without having to take the key out of
your purse or pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning
lights or beeps.
Check the displayed message for more
information and, if necessary, have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer), according to the indication.
xKEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-56.
xIgnition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page
7-67.
xKey Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-68.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
expert repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as
possible for a replacement and to
make the lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
xThe keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
xThe keyless entry system is fully
operational when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
xIf the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new
battery, refer to Key Battery
Replacement (page 6-39).
xBattery life is about 1 year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY
warning indication may not display
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
xAdditional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up
to 6 keys can be used with the
keyless functions per vehicle. Bring
all keys to an Authorised Mazda
Repairer when additional keys are
required.
Before Driving
Keys
3-4