
WARNING
Do not seat a child in a child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat if
the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate.
While it is always better to install any
child-restraint system on the rear seat,
it is imperative that a child-restraint
system ONLY be used on the front
passenger seat if the deactivation
indicator light illuminates when the
child is seated in the child-restraint
system (page 3-16). Seating a child in
a child-restraint system installed on the
front passenger seat with the front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light not illuminated is
dangerous. If this indicator light does
not illuminate, this means that the
front passenger front and side air bags,
and knee air bags, and seat belt
pretensioners are ready for
deployment. If an accident were to
deploy an air bag, a child in a
child-restraint system sitting in the
front passenger seat could be seriously
injured or killed. If the indicator light
does not illuminate after seating a
child in a child-restraint system on the
front passenger seat, seat a child in a
child-restraint system on the rear seat
and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the LATCH Lower
Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH
lower anchors for attachment of
specially designed LATCH
child-restraint systems in the
second-row/third-row right seats. Both
anchors must be used, otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the
child in danger. Most LATCH
child-restraint systems must also be
used in conjunction with a tether to be
effective. If they have a tether you must
use it to better assure your child's
safety.
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
Child-restraint Systems
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Always make sure that there is no
person or obstruction around the
liftgate before closing the liftgate.
The jam-safe function detects a person
or obstruction to prevent the person or
object from getting caught. The system
may not detect certain objects
obstructing the liftgate depending on
the way they are positioned and their
shape. Be especially careful with
children. It may result in an injury if a
finger gets pinched.
CAUTION
When closing the liftgate, make sure
that there is no foreign matter
around the striker. If foreign matter is
obstructing the striker, the liftgate
may not close properly.
1. Striker
Do not install accessories to the
liftgate other than those
specified.
Otherwise, the liftgate may not
open/close automatically resulting in
a malfunction.
When the liftgate is switched from
automatic to manual operation, the
liftgate may open/close
unexpectedly depending on its
position, resulting in injury.
Be careful that your fingers do not
get pinched in a closing liftgate. The
liftgate finishes closing to the
fully-closed position automatically
after you close it to where it is slightly
ajar. If your fingers get pinched, it
may result in an injury.
Do not apply excessive force to the
liftgate when closing it. Otherwise, it
could cause a system malfunction.
Sensors are installed on both ends of
the liftgate. Be careful not to allow
the sensors to be scratched or
damaged by sharp objects.
Otherwise, the liftgate may no longer
open/close automatically. In
addition, if the sensor is damaged
while the liftgate is closing
automatically, the liftgate stops.
1. Sensor
Do not paint the rear bumper or
install any add-on equipment to it.
Otherwise, the hands-free sensor
may not operate normally.
If you are carrying the key around the
liftgate or there is another person
around the liftgate who is carrying a
key, do not allow the following to
occur. Otherwise, the hands-free
sensor will operate and the liftgate
may open/close unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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To prevent an unintended operation,
place the key outside of its operation
range or turn off the hands-free
function using Mazda Connect.
A person not carrying a key does
the kicking motion.
While the liftgate is open, a person
sitting on the edge of the luggage
compartment swings his or her
legs.
Installing/removing the body cover
or removing snow around the rear
bumper.
Picking up something which was
dropped under the rear bumper.
Spraying water on the rear bumper
using a high water pressure car
washer.
Pushing a shopping cart close to
the rear bumper.
A moving object such as an animal
or a ball approaches the rear
bumper.How to Use the Power
Liftgate
NOTE
In the following cases, the liftgate
may not open/close automatically.
The vehicle is parked on an incline.There are strong winds.There is snow on the liftgate.If the lead-acid battery is
disconnected with the liftgate open,
the liftgate cannot be opened/
closed automatically. To restore the
automatic open/close function, fully
close the liftgate manually.
If the system detects weight such as
that caused by a snow-laden liftgate
when it is opened automatically, a
warning sound is activated, the
liftgate moves in the reverse
direction, and then stops.
If the selector lever is shifted to
another position and the vehicle is
moved while the liftgate is opening/
closing automatically, a warning
sound is activated and the liftgate
closes.
The liftgate may close unexpectedly
after opening it on slopes. Always
make sure that the liftgate is
stationary.
When the following operations are
performed, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a warning sound is
activated, and the liftgate
automatically opens/closes fully.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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The liftgate is not automatically
opening/closing.
The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler
lid/charging port lid are locked, the
hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
Then, the liftgate fully closes
automatically.
Opening/closing using the hands-free
function*
Do the kicking motion with all of the
following conditions met while the
vehicle is stopped.
You are carrying the key.The hands-free function is on.The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in P with the vehicle
power switched ON.
A : About 30―50 cm (12―19.7 in)
B : About 10 cm (3.9 in)
When the kicking motion is done
correctly, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a beep sound is
activated, and the liftgate opens/
closes automatically. Be careful not to
contact the liftgate.
Move your foot away from under the
bumper within about 1 second after
moving it under the bumper.
If the kicking motion is done while the
liftgate is opening/closing
automatically, the liftgate will stop. If
the kicking motion is done again, the
liftgate moves in the direction opposite
to the direction it was moving before it
stopped.
CAUTION
Do not do the kicking motion while
wearing footwear which exposes the
feet, such as sandals. If your foot
contacts the hot exhaust pipe, it
could cause serious burns.
Do not do the kicking motion while
the area where you are standing is
unstable such as a slope or icy road.
Otherwise, you could fall down,
resulting in injury.
NOTE
The hands-free sensor detects in a
range of about 30 cm on both the
left and right sides from the center of
the rear bumper.
The hands-free sensor may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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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.
How to Use the
Theft-Deterrent System
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof/moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate 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.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 4-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the vehicle power ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
Opening/closing
Security System
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Temporarily Deactivating the Rear
Seat Alert
When the instrument cluster displays a
message concerning the Rear Seat
Alert, the driver can temporarily
deactivate the system.
Operate according to the message
displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the message "Press and Hold
INFO Switch to Deactivate Rear Seat
Alert" is displayed in the instrument
cluster, press and hold the INFO switch
for 2 seconds or longer.
When the system is temporarily
deactivated, a chime sounds and a
message to notify that the operation
was completed appears in the
instrument cluster. The message
disappears after a short period of time.
NOTE
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the temporary deactivation is
canceled.
Turning the Rear Seat Alert Off
The Rear Seat Alert can be set to off
using Mazda Connect.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
warning light
turns on 2 times to
indicate the system has been stopped
when the vehicle power is switched
ON, and then turns off after a short
period of time.
The Rear Seat Alert is turned off.The Rear Seat Alert is temporarily
deactivated.
Remote engine starting via
Connected Service is used*.The lead-acid battery charge is low.
Opening/closing
Rear Seat Alert
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Turn Signal lever..................... 5-72How to Use the Turn Signal
Lever................................... 5-72
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch................................... 5-73 Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch.................................5-73
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch.................................5-73
How to Use the Windshield
Wiper/Washer Switch.......... 5-74
How to Use the Rear Wiper/
Washer Switch..................... 5-77
Rear Window Defogger
Switch................................... 5-78 Rear Window Defogger
Switch.................................5-78
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Rear Window Defogger
Switch.................................5-78
How to Use the Rear Window
Defogger Switch.................. 5-79
Mirror Defogger
*..................5-79
How to Use the Mirror
Defogger............................. 5-80
Windshield Wiper De-icer
*..........
.......................................... 5-80
How to Use the Windshield
Wiper De-icer......................5-81
Hazard Warning Lights............. 5-82 Hazard Warning Lights......... 5-82
How to Use the Hazard Warning
Lights.................................. 5-82
Horn..................................... 5-83How to Use the Horn........... 5-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)..... 5-84 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 5-84
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 5-84
Traction Control System (TCS) ..........
............................................ 5-85 Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 5-85
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Traction Control System
(TCS).................................. 5-85
How to Use the Traction Control
System (TCS)....................... 5-86
Convenient Ways to Use the
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 5-87
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC).................................... 5-88 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 5-88
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 5-88
How to Use the Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)..................... 5-89
Trailer Stability Control (TSC) ...........
............................................ 5-90 Trailer Stability Control
(TSC).................................. 5-90
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How to Use the OutsideMirrors
Folding in and out the outside mirrors
Manual type
Fold the outside mirror rearward until
it is flush with the vehicle.
Electric type
1. Switch the vehicle power ACC orON.
2. Press the folding mirror button to
fold the mirror in. Press again to
fold out.
Adjusting the Outside Mirror Angle
1. Switch the vehicle power ACC orON.
2. Press the select button on the side of the outside mirror to be
adjusted.
The indicator light turns on.
3. Press the adjustment switch to
adjust the angle of the outside
mirror.
4. Press the select button on the sideof the outside mirror that has been
adjusted.
The indicator light turns off.
Driving
Mirrors
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