2023 MAZDA MAZDA brake

Interior Equipment (View C)
▼Interior Equipment (View C)
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Head restraint................................................................................... page 2-17
„ Front seat........................................................................................... page 2-5
… Seat belt........................................................................................... page 2-22
† Bottle holder.....................................................................................page 5-45
‡ Vanity mirror..................................................................................... page 5-39
ˆ Sunvisor........................................................................................... page 5-39
‰ Overhead light (front)/Map lights...................................................... page 5-40
Š Overhead console............................................................................. page 5-47
‹ Moonroof switch...............................................................................page 3-39
ΠRearview mirror................................................................................ page 3-33
Vent................................................................................................... page 5-3
Ž Cup holder....................................................................................... page 5-43
Shift lever/Selector lever...........................................................page 4-38, 4-41
Drive selection switch........................................................................ page 4-92
‘ Commander switch........................................................................... page 5-19
’ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch...................................................... page 4-77
“ AUTOHOLD switch........................................................................... page 4-84
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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2. Move the seatback backward to acomfortable seated posture without
any feeling of cramping in your
waist.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

Adjusting the seat position forward
and back (sliding)
Adjust the seat to the position best for
operating the accelerator and brake
pedals.
1. Place your left foot on the footrest,your right foot between the
accelerator and brake pedals, and
position your heel to the position
allowing easy switching between
the pedals.
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.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

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3. With your right foot set on thebrake 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.
1. Manual Seat
2. 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 can see the rear
edge area of the hood surface from
the windshield.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

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Seats
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▼Driving Position Memory (Power
Seat)*
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 4-36.
Outside mirror angle
Refer to Outside Mirrors on page
3-31.
A driving position can be programmed
to the following parts.
Position memory buttonTransmitter used for vehicle
NOTE
Lumbar support adjustment cannot
be programmed.
Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in
the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Adjust the following parts to the desired conditions.
Driver's seatActive driving displayOutside mirrors
5. Press the SET button continuously
until a sound is activated.
1. 1 button
2. 2 button
3. SET button
6. Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated
to program the driving position.
Programming to a position
memory button
Press the button you want to
program, either 1 or 2 button.
Programming to the transmitter
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
A sound is activated when the
operation is completed correctly.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
If the angle of the outer mirrors only
changes a little, the angle of the
outer mirrors may not have been
programmed correctly.
If the angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted close to the limits of its
range of motion, the driving position
can be successfully programmed, but
it may fail when calling up the
programmed driving position.
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Seats
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Calling up the programmed driving
position
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.
Using the position memory button
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in
the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press the programming button for the driving position you want to call
up (button 1 or 2).
5. A sound is activated when the adjustment to the programmed
driving position is completed.
NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Using the transmitter
1. Unlock the driver's door using one of the following methods.
Touch the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
2. When you open the driver's door within 90 seconds after unlocking
the doors, the adjustment of the
following parts starts.
Driver's seatActive driving display (When the
ignition is switched ON, the
adjusted active driving display is
activated.)
Outside mirrors
A sound is activated when the
adjustment is completed.
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NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Erasing programmed driving positions
Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated.
3. Press the lock button on the transmitter within 5 seconds after
the sound is activated.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
▼Adjusting the Front Passenger's
Seat
1.
Seat Slide
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.
2. Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the
lever. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.

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Seats
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Break-In Period
▼Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the
first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of the
vehicle.
Do not race the engine.Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.
Do not drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the Environment
▼ Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save fuel and reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.Drive at lower speeds.Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.Keep the tires properly inflated.Do not carry unnecessary weight.Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.
Keep windows closed at high
speeds.
Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss
of power steering and power brake
control, and may cause damage to the
drivetrain. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident.
Hazardous Driving
▼Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue
to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-88.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear
and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the front wheels.
For more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting , or other nonslip
material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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