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Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazda allows you to maintain
a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick
operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward direction to help you drive more
safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using the
following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and s
eat to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
6. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Power operation
Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
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Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back
and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.
Height Adjustment
(Manual Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
(Power Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the slide lifter switch up or down.
Height Adjustment for Front Edge of Seat Bottom (Power Seat)*
To adjust the front hei ght of the seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter
switch.
Seat Recline
(Manual Seat)
To change the seatback angle, lean forward sl ightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original po sition and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the
switch at the desired position.
Lumbar Support Adjustment*
(Manual Seat)
To increase the seat firmness, move the lever downward. Move the lever upward to decrease
firmness.
(Power Seat)
To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired
position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda
Before making adjustments, move the steerin g wheel and seat to their default positions.
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How to move the steering wheel to its default position
WA R N I N G
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.
After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is securely locked by trying to move it
up and down:
Driving with the steering wheel not securely lock ed in position is dangerous. If the steering
wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you coul d lose control of the steering resulting in an
accident.
Lower the lever, move the steering wheel to th e lowest position, and then push it down and
all the way back.
Lock release lever
How to move a driver’s se at to its default position
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.
3. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.
Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda
Adjusting the seatba ck angle (reclining)
Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture.
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2. With your heel set on the floor, set your right foot on the brake pedal and move the seat
forward as far as possible until you feel a slight cramping in your ankle.
Manual Seat Power Seat
3. With your right foot set on the brake pedal, move the seat back until you no longer feel
cramping in your ankle.
4. With your heel set on the floor, make sure you can move your foot between the brake pedal and accelerator pedal smoothly.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on the floor and make sure that your ankle does not feel over-stretched.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Adjusting the seat height
Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you can drive
the vehicle easily.
1. With your back resting against the seatback, raise the seat to the height where you cansee the rear edge area of the hood surface from the windshield.
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With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the
seat forward or back again.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be operated easily and the gauges can
be viewed easily.
1. With your back resting agai nst the seatback, extend both arms, place them on the top of
the steering wheel, and pull the steering wh eel towards you to the position of your
wrists.
2. Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be viewed easily.
3. Raise the lever to secure ly lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head restraint position
To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restraints to their correct positions.
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Refer to Height Adjustment on page 2-20.
▼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 Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-58.
CAUTION
Do not place fingers or hands around the
bottom of the seat while the seat memory
function is operatin
g. 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.
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. (Automatic transaxle)
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 one of the following settings within 5 seconds of completing step 5
above:
Programming using a button on
the side of the seat
Press the button you want to
program, either button 1 or 2, until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.
Programming using the key
Press the key unlock button until a
beep sound is heard 1 time.
NOTE
If a beep sound is heard 3 times, the
operation is canceled.
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▼Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat
Power operation
Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back
and hold it. Release the sw itch at the desired position.
Height Adjustment*
(Manual Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
(Power Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move th e slide lifter switch up or down.
Seat Recline
(Manual Seat)
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
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Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the rear
center seat. The head restraints are
intended to help protect you and the
passengers from neck injury.
WA R N I N G
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly adjusted. In
addition, always raise the head restraints
on all rear seats when they are being used:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted
too low or removed is dangerous. With no
support behind your head, your neck could
be seriously injured in a collision.
▼Height Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the center
is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.
To raise a head restrain
t, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.
Front seats
Rear outboard seats
Except Mexico
Mexico
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