
Checking the Inspection Locations and InspectionItems
1. Air Conditioner
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Vehicle Interior Inspection
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Air ConditionerMaintenance
Before Using the Air Conditioner
Lack of refrigerant may make the air
conditioner less efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If
the wrong type of refrigerant is used, it
could result in a serious malfunction of
the air conditioner. Consult a
professional, government certified
repairer for the inspection or repair
because a special device is required for
the air conditioner maintenance.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Air filter
An air filter with pollen and dust
collecting function is equipped. To
ensure safe and comfortable use of the
air conditioner, have the air filter
replaced periodically.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the airflow of the climate control
system significantly decreases, the airfilter may be clogged. Replace the air
filter.
If the vehicle is driven in areas with
large amounts of dust and heavytraffic such as in large cities and cold
regions, the air filter may need to be
replaced more frequently.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Vehicle Interior Inspection
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Warnings and Cautionsabout Key BatteryReplacement
CAUTION
Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur
if it is not installed correctly.
When replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could
be damaged.
There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
Never disassemble.
Never throw the battery into fire or
water.
Never deform or crush.
Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2032 or equivalent).
Replacing the Key Battery
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green)
flashes in the instrument cluster.
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Incorrect battery replacement
operation may damage the key.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended.
If replacing the battery by yourself,
heed the following instructions.
1. Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction
of the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the uppercover.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Key Inspection
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Interior Maintenance
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin.
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fire.
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product
ingredients, they could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks or
peeling of the coating.
Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the thermal filaments and the
antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
If liquid such as fragrance is spilled
on the interior, wipe it off
immediately.
Do not use wax containing
compounds, organic solvents such as
gasoline or benzene, alcohols, acidic
or alkaline solvents, or bleach for
cleaning.
Do not try to rub
off the shiny surface
panels and the metallic parts with a
dry cloth. Otherwise, it may cause
scratches.
Instrument Panel Top
(Soft pad) Maintenance
Dashboard maintenance for areas
requiring further cleaning.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off any detergent and water remaining on the surface using a
cloth soaked in water and wrung
out well.
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Interior Maintenance
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Upholstery and SyntheticLeather Maintenance
Fabric
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5 %)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
Synthetic leather
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the soiled area with a soft
cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
Leather Upholstery
Maintenance
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner
or a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (about 5%) diluted with
water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to
further dry in a well-ventilated,
shaded area. If the leather gets wet
such as from rain, remove the
moisture and dry it as soon as
possible.
NOTE
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
Sand or dirtGrease or oil, such as hand creamAlcohol, such as in cosmetic or
hair dressing items
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.
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Interior Maintenance
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Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car
under direct sunlight for long
periods, shade the interior using
sunshades.
Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality
and coloring. If the cabin
temperature becomes hot, the vinyl
may deteriorate and adhere to the
genuine leather.
Maintenance of the
Dust-proof Sheet of the Active Driving Display
CAUTION
Do not use detergent to clean the
dust-proof sheet. In addition, if a
chemical agent gets on the dust-proof
sheet, wipe it off immediately.
Otherwise, the coating may be
damaged.
1. Wipe with a fine, soft cloth such as those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
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Interior Maintenance
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Seat Belt Maintenance
WARNING
If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If a seat belt is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt.
If organic solvents are used for cleaning
the seat belts or they become stained
or bleached, there is the possibility of
them becoming weakened and as a
result, they may not function at their
full capacity which could cause serious
injury or death.
Do not disassemble, modify, or
replace a seat belt.
If a seat belt is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Always have your vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the
vehicle has been involved in an
accident.
Seat belts with the pretensioner system
and the seat belts with the load-limiter
system cannot be reused once they
have operated (deployed).
If a seat belt is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when scrapping the vehicle.
If the pretensioner system operates
(deploys) unexpectedly, it could result
in serious injury or death.
Do not repair the pretensioner system
parts or wiring harnesses and do not
attempt diagnose the pretensioner
system circuits using an electrical
tester or similar device.
Otherwise, they may not function
normally or they may operate
incorrectly, which could result in
serious injury or death.
Check periodically that the seat belt
systems work properly and are not
damaged.
1. Lightly tap with a mild detergent toremove dirt.
2. Wipe with a thoroughly wrung cloth.
3. Allow to dry.
4. Make sure that the seat belt locks
when it is pulled rapidly. If it is still
not retracting properly, have it
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it difficult to clean them later,
and it may affect the smooth retracting
of the seat belt.
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Interior Maintenance
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California Customers
1. Mazda North American Operationsparticipates in a mediation/
arbitration program administered
by BBB AUTO LINE, a Division of
BBB National Programs, Inc. [1676
International Drive, Suite 550
McLean, Virginia 22102] through
local Better Business Bureaus. BBB
AUTO LINE and Mazda have been
certified by the Arbitration
Certification Program of the
California Department of
Consumer Affairs.
2. If you have a problem arising under a Mazda written warranty, we
encourage you to bring it to our
attention. If we are unable to
resolve it, you may file a claim with
BBB AUTO LINE. Claims must be
filed with BBB AUTO LINE within six
(6) months after the expiration of
the warranty.
3. To file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, call 1-800-955-5100. There is no
charge for the call.
4. In order to file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, you will have to
provide your name and address,
the brand name and vehicle
identification number (VIN) of your
vehicle, and a statement of the
nature of your problem or
complaint. You will also be asked to
provide: the approximate date of
your acquisition of the vehicle, the
vehicle's current mileage, the
approximate date and mileage at
the time any problem(s) were first
brought to the attention of Mazda
or one of our dealers, and a
statement of the relief you are
seeking.
5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to
help resolve your dispute through
mediation. If mediation is not
successful, or if you do not wish to
participate in mediation, claims
within the program's jurisdiction
may be presented to an arbitrator
at an informal hearing. The
arbitrator's decision should
ordinarily be issued within 40 days
from the time your complaint is
filed; there may be a delay of 7
days if you did not first contact
Mazda about your problem, or a
delay of up to 30 days if the
arbitrator requests an inspection/
report by an impartial technical
expert or further investigation and
report by BBB AUTO LINE.
6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any
rights or remedies conferred by
California Civil Code Section
1793.22. You are also required to
use BBB AUTO LINE before
exercising rights or seeking
remedies created by Title I of the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15
U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you
choose to seek redress by pursuing
rights and remedies not created by
California Civil Code Section
1793.22 or Title I of the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act,
resort to BBB AUTO LINE is not
required by those statutes.
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
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