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Mirrors
▼Mirrors
Before driving , adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
▼Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON position.

To a d j u s t :
1. Press the select switch for the
outside mirror to be adjusted to
turn on the indicator light.
2. Press the adjustment switch toadjust the angle of the outside
mirror.
1. Indicator light
2. Select switch
3. Adjustment switch

After adjusting the an gle of the outside
mirror, press the select switch for the
outside mirror to be adjusted to turn
o ff the indicator light.
NOTE
(With driving position memory
function)
The on-road outside mirror position
can be programmed in conjunction
with the driving position memory
function.
Refer to Driving Position Memory on
page 2-11.
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Mirrors
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Power mirrors with reverse tilt down
function*
The outside mirrors tilt downward to
facilitate the view of the lower area on
each side of the vehicle.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the select switch for theoutside mirror to be tilted
downward to turn on the indicator
light of the select switch.
3. Shift the shift lever/selector lever to the R position to tilt the outer
mirror on the side where the select
button was pressed downward.
NOTE
When any of the following condition is
met, the outer mirrors return to their
normal positions.
The ignition is switched to a position
other than ON.
The shift lever/selector lever is
shifted to a position other than R.
The select switch is pressed again.
Folding outside mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded
in is dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an
accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror
rearward until it is flush with the
vehicle.
Engine-o ff outside mirror operation
The outside mirrors can be operated
for about 40 seconds after the ignition
is switched from ON to
off.
Driver's side auto-dimming outside
mirror*
The movement of the auto-dimming
outside mirror is interlocked with the
auto-dimming rearview mirror in the
interior to automatically reduce glare
from rear on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page
3-32.
NOTE
The front passenger-side outside
mirror does not have the
auto-dimming feature.
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Mirrors
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▼Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is danger
ous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving , adjust the rearview
mirror to center on the scene through
the rear window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror,
perform the adjustment with the day/
night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for
day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare
of headlights from vehicles at the rear.

1. Day/Night lever
2. Night
3. Day

Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror
automatically reduces the glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear
when the ignition is switched ON.

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(With ON/OFF button)
Press the ON/OFF button (
) to cancel
the auto-dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off .
To r e a c t i v a t e t h e a u t o - d i m m i n g
function, press the ON/OFF button
(
). The indicator light will illuminate.
1. ON/OFF button
2. Indicator light

NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light
sensor. Otherwise, light sensor
sensitivity will be aff ected and may
not operate normally.
1. Light sensor

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3
buttons (
,,) on the
auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-60.
The auto-dimming function is
canceled when the ignition is
switched ON and the shift lever/
selector lever is in the R position.
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Powe r Wi n d ow s
▼Powe r Wi n d ow s
The windows can be opened/closed
by operating the power window
switches.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even death.
This warning applies especially to
children.
Never allow children to play with
power window switches:
Power window switches that are not
locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate
power windows unintentionally, which
could result in serious injury if a child's
hands, head or neck becomes caught
by the window.
Make sure nothing blocks the window
just before it reaches the fully closed
position or while fully holding up the
power window switch:
Blocking the power window just before
it reaches the fully closed position or
while fully holding up the power
window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function may
not prevent the window from closing
all the way. If
fingers are caught,
serious injuries could occur.
Do not let a child put a hand or head
out of the window while driving the
vehicle:
If the person's hand or head hits
something outside the vehicle, or
sudden braking is applied, it could
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE
When driving with only 1 of the rear
windows open, your ears might
experience a resonating sound.
However, this does not indicate a
problem. The sound can be reduced
by slightly opening a front window or
by changing the size of the rear
window opening.
▼ Opening/Closing Windows
The window opens while the switch is
pressed and it closes while the switch
is pulled up with the ignition switched
ON. Do not open or close 3 or more
windows at the same time.
The front passenger's window and rear
windows can be opened/closed when
the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlocked
position. Keep this switch in the locked
position while children are in the
vehicle.

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Modification and
Add-On Equipment
▼ Modi
fication and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the
immobilizer and the theft-deterrent
system's operation if the system has
been modi fied or if any add-on
equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
▼ Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the
system recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the
engine with an unrecognized key, the
engine will not start, thereby helping to
prevent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is
governed by laws in the United
States.
Changes or modi fications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
 Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as the
dashboard, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing ,
the system may have a malfunction.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Security System
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NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, obtaining a replacement
key requires some waiting time. They
are only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system. Bring
all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or
flash
if the key is placed in an area where
it is di fficult for the system to detect
the signal, such as on the dashboard
or in the glove compartment. Move
the key to a location within the signal
range, switch the ignition off, and
then restart the engine.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the engine fails to
start, check the security indicator
light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition
is switched from ON to o ff.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2
seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light illu minates for about 3
seconds and then turns o ff.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light remains illuminated or flashing ,
try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal
transmission. Switch the ignition o ff,
and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Theft-Deterrent System*
▼Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and
flashing the
hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼ Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights
flash for about
30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary
key, door lock switch, or an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate/trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the
lights and horn will activate until the
driver's door or the liftgate/trunk lid is
unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
horn will activate and the hazard
warning lights will flash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
moonroof* securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
”
while any door is open and then
close all of the doors.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
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