Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety e quipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride co mfort, including air-conditioning system
and audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda 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 informati on including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
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Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒDoor-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-18
„ Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-51
… Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-45
† Wiper and washer lever.............................. ........................................................... page 4-52
‡ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................... page 4-69
ˆ Lane Departure Warning Syst em (LDWS) OFF switch........................................page 4-82
‰ Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-27
Š Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-17
‹ Power window lock switch...................... ............................................................. page 3-30
Œ Power window switches................................. ....................................................... page 3-30
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
▼Convertible Top (Soft Top)
ƒ
Windblocker.......................................................................................................... page 5-44
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-42
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-38
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-42
‡ Interior light.......................................................................................................... page 5- 35
ˆ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-28
‰ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5 -35
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-35
‹ Parking brake........................................................................................................ page 4-63
Œ Seat.......................................................................................................................... p age 2-5
SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-3 6
Ž Back trim storage boxes........................................................................................ page 5-43
Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-13
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Interior Overview
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▼Convertible Top (Hardtop)
ƒ
Windblocker.......................................................................................................... page 5-44
„ Seat side box......................................................................................................... page 5-42
… Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-38
† Console box...........................................................................................................page 5-42
‡ Interior light.......................................................................................................... page 5- 35
ˆ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-28
‰ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-35
Š Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-35
‹ Parking brake.................................................. ...................................................... page 4-63
Œ Seat.......................................................................................................................... p age 2-5
SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-3 6
Ž Back trim storage box......................... .................................................................. page 5-43
Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-13
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Interior Overview
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Convertible Top (Soft Top)
ƒHood...................................................................................................................... page 6-17
„ Windshield wiper blades.. ..................................................................................... page 6-25
… Convertible Top (Soft Top)................................................................................... page 3-33
† Door and key......................................................................................................... page 3-14
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3- 25
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-34
‰ Exterior lights........................................................................................................ page 6-3 8
Š Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3- 19
‹ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-27
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Exterior Overview
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Convertible Top (Hardtop)
ƒHood...................................................................................................................... page 6-17
„ Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-25
… Convertible Top (Hardtop).................................................................................... page 3-38
† Door and key......................................................................................................... page 3-14
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3- 25
ˆ Wheels and Tires.......................................... ......................................................... page 6-34
‰ Exterior lights........................................................................................................ page 6-3 8
Š Trunk Lid...............................................................................................................page 3- 19
‹ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-27
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Exterior Overview
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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................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-21
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-22 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-25
Mirrors............................................. 3-27 Mirrors........................................ 3-27
Windows........................................... 3-30 Power Windows..........................3-30
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............. 3-33 Convertible Top (Soft Top).........3-33
Convertible Top (Hardtop)............. 3-38
Convertible Top (H ardtop)......... 3-38
Security System............................... 3-44 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-44
Immobilizer System....................3-44
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-46
Driving Tips..................................... 3-48 Break-In Period.......................... 3-48
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-48
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-49
Floor Mat.................................... 3-49
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-50
Winter Driving............................3-50
Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-52
Overloading................................ 3-53
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-54
Towing.............................................. 3-55 Trailer Towing............................ 3-55
Recreational Towing................... 3-55
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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 (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. Rotate the mirror sw
itch to the left
or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the mirr or, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WA R N I N G
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.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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