6 Hatchback (2005) - Automotive MAZDA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Automobile - Mazda 6 Hatchback 2005
Overall Length	4,745 mm (186.8 in)
Overall Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Curb Weight	1,350 - 1,420 kg (2,976 - 3,131 lb)
Engine Options	2.3L I4 (160 hp) / 3.0L V6 (220 hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
Fuel Type	Gasoline (unleaded, 91 octane recommended)
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 L (16.9 US gal)
Key Features	ABS, dual front airbags, power steering, air conditioning, power windows, CD player
Maintenance Interval	Oil change every 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months
Tire Pressure (Front/Rear)	220 kPa (32 psi) / 220 kPa (32 psi)
Cleaning Instructions	Use mild soap and water for exterior; vacuum and mild cleaner for interior
Safety Features	3-point seatbelts, child safety locks, side impact beams
Spare Parts Availability	OEM and aftermarket parts readily available
Repairability	Moderate - common repairs can be done with basic tools
VIN Location	On driver side dashboard (visible through windshield) and on driver door frame

Frequently Asked Questions - 6 Hatchback (2005) MAZDA

How can I download the Mazda 6 Hatchback 2005 manual for free?

You can download the PDF manual directly from notice-facile.com by clicking the 'Download' button on the product page. No registration is required. The manual is 340 pages in English.

What engine oil type and capacity does the 2005 Mazda 6 Hatchback require?

For the 2.3L I4 engine, use 5W-30 synthetic oil (capacity ~4.3 L). For the 3.0L V6 engine, use 5W-20 synthetic oil (capacity ~5.2 L). Always check the manual for exact specifications.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the Mazda 6 Hatchback 2005?

The recommended tire pressure is 220 kPa (32 psi) for both front and rear tires. Check pressure when tires are cold for accurate reading.

Where is the fuse box located in a 2005 Mazda 6 Hatchback?

The interior fuse box is located under the driver's side dashboard, near the hood release lever. The engine compartment fuse box is near the battery. Refer to the manual for fuse layout diagrams.

What does the check engine light indicate and how do I reset it?

The check engine light indicates a fault in the engine or emission system. Common causes include a loose gas cap, oxygen sensor failure, or spark plug issues. To reset, fix the underlying problem, then disconnect the battery for 30 seconds or use an OBD-II scanner.

How often should I change the oil on a 2005 Mazda 6 Hatchback?

Mazda recommends an oil change every 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Using synthetic oil may extend intervals, but follow the severe service schedule if you drive in harsh conditions.

What is the towing capacity of the 2005 Mazda 6 Hatchback?

When properly equipped, the Mazda 6 Hatchback can tow up to 1,600 lb (725 kg) for the 2.3L and up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) for the 3.0L. Always use a tow hitch and observe local regulations.

How do I pair my phone via Bluetooth in a 2005 Mazda 6?

The 2005 model does not have factory Bluetooth. You can use an aftermarket Bluetooth adapter plugged into the auxiliary input or cassette adapter. For built-in Bluetooth, check if your car has the optional Mazda Bluetooth system (rare). Older models relied on wired connections.

What is the proper way to jump-start a 2005 Mazda 6 Hatchback?

Connect the positive (+) cable to the dead battery's positive terminal, then to the good battery's positive. Connect the negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative, then to an unpainted metal ground on the dead car (not the battery). Start the working car, then the dead car. Remove cables in reverse order.

How do I replace a headlight bulb on the Mazda 6 Hatchback 2005?

Open the hood, locate the headlight housing, twist the bulb socket counterclockwise, and pull out the old bulb. Insert the new bulb (H7 for low beam, 9005 for high beam) without touching the glass, twist to lock, and reassemble.

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TableofContents

YourVehicleataGlanceInterior,exteriorviewsandpartidentificationofyourMazda.	1
EssentialSafetyEquipmentUscofsafetyequipment,includingscats,scatbcltsystem,SRSairbagsand child-restraintsystems.	2
KnowingYourMazdaExplanationofbasicoperationsandcontrols;opening/closingandadjustment ofvariousparts.	3
BeforeDrivingYourMazdaImportantinformationaboutdrivingyourMazda.	4
DrivingYourMazdaExplanationofinstrumentsandcontrols.	5
InteriorComfortUseofvariousfeaturesfordrivecomfort,includingair-conditioningandaudio system.	6
InCaseofanEmergencyHelpfulinformationonwhattodoinanemergency.	7
MaintenanceandCareHowtokeepyourMazdaintopcondition.	8
CustomerInformationandReportingSafetyDefectsImportantconsumerinformationincludingwarrantiesandadd-onequipment.	9
SpecificationsTechnicalinformationaboutyourMazda.	10
Index	11

1 YourVehicleataGlance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

DashboardandInteriorOverview....1-2

ExteriorOverview....1-4

YourVehicleataGlance

DashboardandInteriorOverview

Technical diagram of a car interior with numbered components for identification

Diagram of a car interior with numbered components for identification

The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

YourVehicleataGlance

DashboardandInteriorOverview

① Rear seat ...... page 2-9
② Front seats ...... page 2-2
③ Seat belt ...... page 2-16
④ Air bags ...... page 2-44
⑤ Power door lock switch ...... page 3-8
⑥ Powerwindowlockswitch......page3-24
⑦ Power window switches ...... page 3-23
⑧ Hoodreleasehandle......page3-26
⑨ Trunk release button ...... page 3-19
⑩ Steeringcolumnreleaselever......page3-34
⑪ Outsidemirrorswitch......page3-34
⑫ Rearview mirror ...... page 3-35
⑬ Ignition switch ...... page 5-2
⑭ Parking brake ...... page 5-5
⑮ MT shift lever ...... page 5-8
⑯ ATshiftlever(SportAT)......page5-10
⑰ Instrument cluster ...... page 5-23
⑱ Lightingcontrol/Turnsignals......page5-38
⑲ Wiper and washer lever ...... page 5-40
⑳ Hazardwarningflasherswitch......page5-44
② Climatecontrolsystem......page6-2
② Audio system ...... page 6-16
② Interior light ...... page 6-43
②4 Map light ...... page 6-44
② Glove box ...... page 6-52
⑥ Center console ...... page 6-52
⑦ Storage pocket ...... page 6-52
⑦ Sunvisor ...... page 6-43
⑲ Vanity mirror ...... page 6-43
③0 Lighter ...... page 6-48
③1 Ashtray ...... page 6-49
② Cup holder ...... page 6-50
③ Information display ...... page 6-46

YourVehicleataGlance ExteriorOverview

Sedan/5-Door

Technical diagram of a sedan with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

YourVehicleataGlance

ExteriorOverview

① Doors and keys ...... page 3-2
② Child safety locks ...... page 3-9
③ Power windows ...... page 3-22
④ Hood ...... page 3-26
⑤ Trunk lid ...... page 3-18
⑥ Fuel-filler lid ...... page 3-24
⑦ Moonroof ...... page 3-27
⑧ Outside mirror ...... page 3-34
⑨ Rearwindowdefroster......page5-42
⑩ Antenna ...... page 6-16
⑪ Windshieldwiperblades......page8-23
⑫ Tires ...... page 8-29
⑬ Light bulbs ...... page 8-33

YourVehicleataGlance ExteriorOverview

Sport Wagon

Technical diagram of a sedan with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade.

YourVehicleataGlance

ExteriorOverview

① Doors and keys ...... page 3-2
② Child safety locks ...... page 3-9
③ Power windows ...... page 3-22
④ Hood ...... page 3-26
⑤ Fuel-filler lid ...... page 3-24
⑥ Liftgate ...... page 3-12
⑦ Outside mirror ...... page 3-34
⑧ Rearwindowdefroster.....page5-42
⑨ Antenna ...... page 6-16
⑩ Windshieldwiperblades......page8-23
⑪ Tires ...... page 8-29
⑫ Light bulbs ...... page 8-33

2 EssentialSafetyEquipment

Useofsafetyequipment,includingseats,seatbeltsystem,SRSairbagsand child-restraintsystems.

Seats....2-2

FrontSeats(ManuallyOperatedSeats)....2-2

FrontSeats(ElectricallyOperatedSeats)....2-5

RearSeat....2-9

SeatBeltSystems....2-16

SeatBeltPrecautions....2-16

3-PointTypeSeatBelt....2-19

FrontSeatBeltPretensionerandLoadLimitingSystems.....2-21

RearCenterPositionSeatBelt....2-23

SeatBeltExtender 2-25

SeatBeltWarningLight/Beep....2-26

ChildRestraint....2-28

ChildRestraintPrecautions....2-28

InstallingChild-RestraintSystems....2-32

LATCHChild-RestraintSystems....2-39

SRS Air Bags 2-44

SupplementalRestraintSystems(SRS)Precautions....2-44

SupplementalRestraintSystemComponents....2-49

HowtheAirBagsWork....2-52

FrontSeats(Manually OperatedSeats)

WARNING

ModificationoftheFrontSeats: Modifyingorreplacingthefrontseats suchasreplacingheupholsteryor looseninganyboltsisdangerous. The frontseatscontainairbag componentsessentialtothe supplementalrestraintsystem.Such modificationscoulddamagethe supplementalrestraintsystemand resultinserious injury.Consultan Authorized Mazda Dealerifthereis anyneedtoremoveorreinstallthe frontseats.

DamagedFrontSeats: Drivingwithdamagedfrontseatsis dangerous.Acollision,evenomenot strongenoughtoinflateteairbags, coulddamagethefrontseatswhich containessentialairbagcomponents. Iftherewasasubsequentcollision,the airbagmaynotdeploywhichcould leadtoinjuries.Alwayshavean AuthorizedMazdaDealerinspectthe frontseats,frontseathelt pretensionersandairbagsaftera collision.

WARNING

SecuringtheSeats:
Adjustableseatsandseatbacksthat arenotsecurelylockededardangerous. Inasuddenstoporcollision,theseat orseatbackcouldmove,causing injury.Makesuretheadjustable componentsoftheseatarelockedin placeboattemptingtoslidetheseat forwardandbackwardandrocking theseatback.

▼SeatSlide

WARNING

Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped.

Tomovecascatforwardorbackward, raise theleverandslidetheseattothedesired positionandreleasethelever.

Diagram showing a car seat with a directional arrow and a magnified view of the seat's side profile.

Makesuretheleverreturnstoitsoriginal positionandtheseatislockedinplaceby attemptingtopushitforwardand backward.

▼SeatRecline

WARNING

Reclining:

Sittinginareclinedpositionwhilethe vehicleismovingisdangerous becauseyoudon'tgetthefull protectionfromseathelts.During suddenbrakingoracollision,youcan slideunderthelapheltandsuffer seriousinternalinjuries.For maximumprotection,sitwellbackand upright.

UnlockedSeatback:

Theseatbackplaysanimportantrole inyourprotectioninvehicle. Leavingtheseatbackunlockedis dangerousasitcanallowpassengers tobeejectedorthrownaroundand baggagetostrikeoccupantsina suddenstoporcollision,resultingin severeinjury. Afteradjustingthe seatbackatanytime,evenwhenthere arenootherpassengers,rockthe seatbacktomakesureitislockedin place.

Tochangetheseatbackangle, lean forwardslightlywhileraisingthelever. Thenleanbacktothedesiredpositionand releasethelever.

Line drawing of a car seat with a directional arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

Makesuretheleverreturnstoitsoriginal positionandtheseatbackislockedin placebyattemptingtopushitforwardand backward.

CAUTION

When returning are rear reclined seat back to its upright position, makes sure you support these seat back while operating these seat back lever. If these seat back is not supported, it will flip forwards suddenly and could cause injury.

▼HeightAdjustment(Driver's Seat)

Bymovingtheseatleverupordown,the seatbottomheightcanbeadjusted.

Up Down

▼HeadRestraint

WARNING

HeadRestraints Adjustment: Drivingwiththeheadrestraints adjustedtooloworremovedis dangerous. Withnosupportbehind yourhead,yourneckcouldbe seriouslyinjuredinacollision. Always drivewiththeheadrestraintsinserted whenseatsarebeingusedandmake suretheyareproperlyadjusted.

Heightadjustment

Toraiseaheadrestraint, pullituptothe desiredposition. Tolowertheheadrestraint, pressthestop-catchrelease, thenpushtheheadrestraint down.

Diagram showing mechanical assembly with directional arrows and a close-up of a component labeled '按钮' (button)

Adjusttheheadrestraintsothatthetopis parallelwiththetopofthepassenger's ears,neverthepassenger'sneck.

▼SeatWarmer \*

Thefrontseatsareelectricallyheated. The ignitionswitchmustbeintheON position.

Presstheswitchtotumtheseatwarmer onoroff. WhentheswitchisintheON position, theindicatorlightwillcomeon.

ON OFF

NOTE

The thermostat regulates the temperature by turning the current on and off.

FrontSeats(Electrically OperatedSeats)

WARNING

ModificationoftheFrontSeats: Modifyingorreplacingthefrontseats suchasreplacingheupholsteryor looseninganyboltsisdangerous. The frontseatscontainairbag componentsessentialtothe supplementalrestraintsystem.Such modificationscoulddamagethe supplementalrestraintsystemand resultinseriousinjury.Consultan AuthorizedMazdaDealerifthereis anyneedtoremoveorreinstallthe frontseats.

DamagedFrontSeats: Drivingwithdamagedfrontseatsis dangerous.Acollision,evenonenot strongenoughtoinflatetheairbags, coulddamagethefrontseatswhich containessentialairbagcomponents. Iftherewasasubsequentcollision,the airbagmaynotdeploywhichcould leadtoinjuries.Alwayshavean AuthorizedMazdaDealerinspectthe frontseats,frontseathelt pretensionersandairbagsaftera collision.

Seats

CAUTION

• Theseat-bottompoweradjustmentis operatedbymotors.Avoidextended operationbecauseexcessiveusecan damagethemotors.
• Topreventthebatteryfromrunning down,avoidusingthepower adjustmentwhentheengineis stopped. Theadjusterusesalarge amountofelectricpower.
• Don'tusetheswitchtomakemore thanoneadjustmentatatime.

▼SeatSlide(Driver'sSeat)

Toslidetheseat, movetheslidelifter switchontheoutsideoftheseattothe frontorbackandholdit. Releasethe switchatheddesiredposition.

Line drawing of a car seat with directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

▼SeatRecline(Driver'sSeat)

⚠ WARNING

Reclining:

Sittinginareclinedpositionwhilethe vehicleismovingisdangerous becauseyoudon'tgetthefull protectionfromseathelts.During suddenbrakingoracollision,youcan slideunderthelapheltandsuffer seriousinternalinjuries.For maximumprotection,sitwellbackand upright.

Changetheseatbackanglebypassingthe frontorrearsideoftherecliningswitch. Releasetheswitchatthedesiredposition.

Diagram of a car seat assembly with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

▼HeightAdjustment(Driver's Seat)

Frontheightadjustment

Toadjustthefrontheightoftheseat-bottom,raiseorlowerthefrontofthe slidelifterswitchontheleftsideofthe seat.

Diagram showing car seatbelt with directional arrows indicating left and right movement, including a capsule-shaped object inside the seat.

Rearheightadjustment

Raiseorlowerthebackoftheswitchto adjusttherearheightofthescat-bottom.

Diagram of a car seat with directional arrows indicating movement or change (no text or symbols present)

Heightadjustment

Raisetheseat-bottombypullinguponthe centeroftheswitch.Releasetheswitchat thedesiredposition.

Lowertheseat-bottombypressingdown onthecenteroftheswitch.Releasethe switchatthedesiredposition.

Diagram of a car seat with directional arrows indicating rotation or movement (no text or symbols present)

▼LumbarSupportAdjustment (Driver'sSeat)

Toadjustthelumbarsupport, pull the leverforward.

Line drawing of a car seat with a magnified inset showing a curved arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

▼HeadRestraint

WARNING

HeadRestraints Adjustment: Drivingwiththeheadrestraints adjustedtooloworremovedis dangerous. Withnosupportbehind yourhead,yourneckcouldbe seriouslyinjuredinacollision.Always drivewiththeheadrestraintsinserted whenseatsarebeingusedandmake suretheyareproperlyadjusted.

Toraiseaheadrestraint, pullituptothe desiredposition.

Tolowertheheadrestraint, pressthestop-catchrelease, thenpushtheheadrestraint down.

Diagram showing mechanical assembly with directional arrows and a magnified detail of a component being inserted into a socket.

Adjusttheheadrestraintsothatthetopis parallelwiththetopofthepassenger's ears,neverthepassenger'sneck.

▼SeatWarmer \*

The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.

Presstheswitchtoturntheseatwarmer onoroff. WhentheswitchisintheON position, theindicatorlightwillcomcon.

ON OFF

NOTE

Thethermostatregulatesseat temperaturebyturningthecurrenton andoff.

RearSeat

WARNING

StackingCargo:

Stackingluggageorothercargo higherthantheseatbacks,andplacing articlesontherearpackagetrainoron theluggagecompartmentcoveris dangerous. Duringsuddenbrakingor acollision,objectscanflyaroundand becomeprojectilesthatmayhitand injurepassengers. Don'tstackcargo higherthantheseatbacksorplace articlesontherearpackagetrainoron theluggagecompartmentcover.

NotSecuringLuggageandCargo: Notsecuringcargowhiledrivingis dangerousasitcouldmoveorbe crushedduringsuddenbrakingora collisionandcauseinjury.Makesure luggageandcargoissecuredbefore driving.

SecuringSeats:

Adjustableseatsthatarenotsecurely lockedaredangerous.Inasudden stoporcollision,theseatorseatback couldmove,causinginjury.Makesure theadjustablecomponentsoftheseat arelockedinplace.

WARNING

UnlockedSeatback:

Theseatbackplaysanimportantrole inyourprotectioninvehicle. Leavingtheseatbackunlockedis dangerousasitcanallowpassengers tobeejectedorthrownaroundand baggagetostrikeoccupantsina suddenstoporcollision,resultingin severeinjury. Afteradjustingthe seatbackatanytime,evenwhenthere arenootherpassengers,rockthe seatbacktomakesureitislockedin place.

PassengerontheFoldedSeatback: Drivingwithapassengeronthefolded seatbackisdangerous. Allowinga childtosituponthefoldedseatback whilethevehicleismovingis particularlydangerous. Inasudden stoporevenaminorcollision,achild notinapropertseatorchild-restraint systemandseatbeltcouldbethrown forward,backorevenoutofthe vehicleresultinginseriousinjuriesor death. Thechildorotherobjectsinthe baggageareacouldbethrowninto otheroccupantsandcauseserious injury. Neverallowapassengertosit orstandonthefoldedseatbackwhile thevehicleismoving.

WARNING

ChildrenandtheFoldingRearSeats: Playingwiththefoldingrearseatsis dangerous. Onctheseatsareback up,achildintretrunkwouldnothe abletogetoutthewaytheyhad entered.Ifyouhavesmallchildren, keeptheseatbackslocked(sedan).Do notgivethecarkeystochildrenand donotallowthemtoplayinthe vehicle.

NOTE

When returning arearseattoits original position, also replace these seat belt to its normal position. Verify that these seat belt pulls sand retracts.

▼Split-FoldingRearSeatback (Sedan)

Theseatbackscanbefoldeddownto providemorespaceinthetrunk.

Tofoldtheseatbacks

WARNING

OperatingtheRemoteHandleLevers WhileaRear-FacingChild-Restraint SystemisintheRearSeat: Operatingtheremotehandlelevers whilearear-facingchild-restraint systemisintherearseatisdangerous. Itcouldcauseinjurytoachildseated inthechild-restraintsystemwhenthe seatbacksuddenlyflipsforward. Alwaysremovethechild-restraint systemfromtherearseatbefore operatingtheremotehandleleversfor therearseat.

Folding Seatback with Remote Handle Levers: Notchecking therearseatarea for persons before folding these seatbacks with theremote handle levers is dangerous. Therearseatareais difficult to see from therearof the vehicle. Operating theremote handle levers without checking could cause injury to a person whenase at back suddenly flips forward. Makes sure there is nobody in therearseatarea before operating theremote handle levers.

CAUTION

Becarefulofthefollowingwhenusing thermotchandlevers:

• Onadownwardslope, theseatback could flip forward faster than a flat area.

• Onanupwardslope, theseatback may not folddown. When the seatback cannot be folded down with levers, pull therearseatback forward from inside the vehicle.

• Unfastenthelapportionoftherear centerseatbelt(page2-23).

CAUTION

Alwaysunfastenthelapportionofthe beltbeforefoldingthecrear-left seatback.Leavingthelapportionofthe beltfastenedcouldcausedamagetothe seatbelt,buckleandseatback.

1. Afterchecking that therearseats are clear, openthetrunk and pull the remote chandleleverson the left and right side of the trunk.

Diagram showing car door and dashboard with directional arrows and a magnified inset highlighting the dashboard's adjustment.

Toreturntheseatbackstotheupright position

1. Lifttheseatbacksupright.
2. Pullonthetopoftheseatbacksfrom insidethevehicletomakesuretheyare locked.
   3.Fastentherear-centerlap/shoulderbelt andcheckthatallscatbeltsarcrouted properlyforpassengeruse(page2-23).

WARNING

SeatBeltsCaught Under Seatbacks: Aseatbeltcaughtunderaseatback aftertheseatbackisreturnedtoits uprightpositionisdangerous.Ina collisionorsuddenstop,theseatbelt cannotprovideadequateprotection. Alwaysmakesuretheseatbeltsare fullypulledoutfromunderthe seatbacks.

▼EasyFoldDownRearSeatbacks and SeatBottomfor Added LuggageSpace(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

Theseatbackandseatbottomcanbe foldeddowntoprovideaflatsurface extendingfromthebackofthefrontseats totherearofthevehicleforextraluggage space.

Line drawing of a human head in profile view (no text or labels)

Tofolddownthercarseatbacksand scatbottoms

WARNING

OperatingtheRemoteHandleLevers WhileaRear-FacingChild-Restraint SystemisintheRearSeat: Operatingtheremotehandlelevers whilearear-facingchild-restraint systemisintherearseatisdangerous. Itcouldcauseinjurytoachilde seated inthechild-restraintsystemwhenthe seatbacksuddenlyflipsforward. Alwaysremovethechild-restraint systemfromtherearseatbefore operatingtheremotehandleleversfor therearseat.

WARNING

Folding Seatback with Remote Handle Levers: Notchecking therearseatarea for persons before folding these seatbacks with theremote handle leversis dangerous. Therearseatareais difficult to see from therear of the vehicle. Operating theremote handle levers without checking could cause injury to a person whenase at back suddenly flips forward. Makes sure there is nobody in therearseatarea before operating theremote handle levers.

When using theremote handle levers:

CAUTION

Becarefulofthefollowingwhenusing theremotchandlevers:

• Onadownwardslope, theseatback could flip forward faster than a flat area.

• Onanupwardslope, theseatback may not folddown. When the seatback cannot be folded down with levers, pull therearseatback forward from inside the vehicle.

• Unfastenthe lapportion of therear centerseatbelt(page2-23).

CAUTION

Alwaysunfastenthelapportionofthe beltbeforefoldingtherear-left seatback.Leavingthelapportionofthe beltfastenedcouldcausedamagetothe seatbelt,buckleandseatback.

1. Afterchecking that therearseats are clear, openthelfitgate and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the lift gate.

Diagram of a car interior showing a door, seatbelt, and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

When using therearseatbackknobs:

CAUTION

Whenoperatingthereseatbackknob, makesureyousupportthescatback withyourhand. Iftheseatbackisnot supportedwithyourhand,itwillflip forwardsuddenlyandcouldcause injurytothefingerthatpushestherear seatbackknobdown.

1. Unfastenthelapportionoftherear centerseatbelt(page2-23).

CAUTION

Alwaysunfastenthelapportionofthe beltbeforefoldingtherear-left seatback.Leavingthelapportionofthe beltfastenedcouldcausedamagetothe seatbelt,buckleandseatback.

1. Support these at back with your hand.
2. Pushtherearseatbackknobdown.

Diagram showing car seatbelt adjustment with magnified detail view highlighting the joint detail

Toreturntheseatbackstothcupright position

1. Lifttheseatbacksupright.
2. Pullonthetopoftheseatbacksfrom insidethevehicletomakesuretheyare locked.
3. Fastentherear-centerlap/shoulderbelt and check that all seat beltsarerouted properly for passenger use (page 2-23).

WARNING

SeatBeltsCaught Under Seatbacks: A seatbeltcaughtunderaseatback aftertheseatbackisreturnedtoits uprightpositionisdangerous.Ina collisionorsuddenstop,theseatbelt cannotprovideadequateprotection. Alwaysmakesuretheseatbeltsare fullypulledoutfromunderthe seatbacks.

ReturningRearSeatbackstothe UprightPosition: Arearseatbacknotfullyreturnedand lockedintheuprightpositionis dangerous.Suddenstopson maneuveringcouldcauseaseatback toflipforwardsuddenlyresultingin injury.Iftheredindicatorvisibleon thebackoftherearseatbackknob,the seatbackisnotlockedintheupright position.Whenreturningtheseatback totheuprightposition,makesure thereisnoredindication.

Locked position Unlocked position

▼HeadRestraint(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

WARNING

HeadRestraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted to low or removed dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Always drivewith the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.

Heightadjustment

Toraiseaheadrestraint,pullituptothe desiredposition. Tolowertheheadrestraint,pressthestop-catchrelease,thenpushtheheadrestraint down.

Diagram showing a mechanical component with an upward arrow and a magnified inset highlighting a specific part.

Adjusttheheadrestraintsothatthetopis parallelwiththetopofthepassenger's ears,neverthepassenger'sneck.

Armrest

Thearmrestcanbeusedorplacedupright.

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WARNING

PositioningtheShoulderBeltOverthe Armrest:

Positioningtheshoulderportionofa rearseatbeltoverthearmrestis dangerousasitcannotprovide adequateprotectioninacollisionand couldresultinseriousinjuries.Never positiontheshoulderportionofarear seatbeltoverthearmrest.

SeatBeltPrecautions

Seatbeltshelptodecreasethepossibilityofsevereinjuryduringaccidentsandsudden stops.Mazdarecommendsthatthedriverandallpassengersalwayswearseatbelts.

Alloftheseatbeltretractorsaredesignedtokeepthelap/shoulderbeltsoutoftheway whennotinuse.

Thedriver'sseatbelthasnoprovisionsforchild-restraintsystemsandhasonlyan emergencylockingmode. Thedrivermaywearitcomfortably, anditwilllockduringa collision.

However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and forchild-restraints systems, automatic locking mode. While we recommend you put all children in therearse cats, if you must set the front passengers at or a child, slide the front passenger seats as far back as possible and make sure the child-restraints system is secure properly.

⚠ WARNING

NotWearingSeatBelts:

Notwearingaseatbeltisextremelydangerous. Duringacollision, occupantsnot wearingseatbeltscouldhitsoneoneorthingsinsidethevehicleorevenbethrownout ofthevehicle. Theycouldbeseriouslyinjuredorevenkilled. Inthesamecollision, occupantswearingseatbeltswouldhemuchsafer. Alwayswearyourseatheltand makesureallooccupantsareproperlyrestrained.

SeatBeltDamagedDuringanAccident:

UsingAdamagedseatbeltisdangerous. Anaccidentcoulddamagethebeltwebbing oftheseatbeltinuse. Adamagedseatbeltcannotprovideadequateprotectionina collision. Whetherafrontseatwasoccupiedornot,ifthefrontairbagsdeployedthe seatbeltpretensionersalsodeployedandbothfrontseatheltsmusthereplaced.Have anAuthorizedMazdaDealerinspectallseatbeltsystemsinuseduringanaccident beforetheyareusedagain.

TwistedSeatBelts:

Twistedseatbeltsaredangerous. Inacollision, the full width of the belt isn't available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. Don't treat twisted seat belts.

OneBelt, OnePassenger:

Usingoneseatbeltformorethanonepersonatatimeisdangerous. Aseatbeltused inthiswaycan'tspreadtheimpactforcesproperlyandthetwopassengerscouldbe crushedtogetherandseriouslyinjuredorevenkilled. Neveruseonebeltformore thanonepersonatatime.

CAUTION

Beltretractionmaybecomedifficultifthebeltsandringsaresoiled,sotrytokeepthem clean.

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▼PregnantWomenandPersonswithSeriousMedicalConditions

Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should beworn SNUGLY AND ASLOWAS POSSIBLEOVERTHEHIPS. Theshoulder belt should beworn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

▼EmergencyLockingMode

If the belthas fully retracted, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until you move into automatic locking mode by pulling the bel that all the way out its full length. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision.

Ifthebeltfeelstightandhinderscomfortablemovementwhilethevehicleisstoppedorin motion,youmaybceinthecautomaticlockingmodebecauseyouhavepulledthebelttoofar out. Toreturntothemorecomfortableemergencylockingmode,waituntilyoucanstop thevehicleleinasafelevelarea,retractthebeltfullytoconvertitbacktoemergencylocking modeandthenagainextenditaroundyou.

▼AutomaticLockingMode

Alwaysusetheautomaticlockingmodetokeepthechild-restraintsystemfromshiftingto anunsafepositionintheeventofanaccident.Togettheseatbeltintotheautomatic lockingmode,pullitallthewayoutandconnectitasinstructedonthechild-restraint system.Itwillretractdowntothechild-restraintsystemandstaylockedonit.Seethe sectiononchildrestraint(page2-28).

3-PointTypeSeatBelt

NOTE

When using there are center seat belt, refer to "Rear Center Position Seat Belt" (page 2-23).

▼FasteningtheSeatBelts

1. Graspthebuckleandtongue.
   2.Slowlypulloutthelap/shoulderbelt.

Belt Tongue

1. Insertthetongueintothebuckleuntil youhearaclick.

Tongue Buckle

WARNING

PositioningtheShoulderPortionof theSeatBelt:
Improperpositioningoftheshoulder portionoftheseatbeltisdangerous.
Alwaysmakesuretheshoulder portionoftheseatbeltispositioned acrossyourshoulderandnearyour neck,butneverunderyourarm,on yourneck,oronyourupperarm.
4. Makesuretheshoulderbeltissnugly fittedagainstyourbody.

Keep low on hip bone Take up slack Too high

WARNING

PositioningtheLapPortionofthe SeatBelt:

The lapportion of these at beltworn too high is dangerous. Inacollision, this would concentrate the impact forced directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wearthelap portion of the belts snugly and as low as possible.

▼UnfasteningtheSeatBelts

Depressthebuttononthebuckle.

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NOTE

Ifabeltdoesnotfullyretract,inspectit forkinksandtwists.Ifitisstillnot retractingproperly,haveitinspectedat anAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

▼ShoulderBeltAdjuster

Adjusttheheightoftheshoulderbeltif theseatbelttouchesyourneck,orifit crossesyourarminsteadofyourshoulder. Toraisetheshoulderbeltadjuster,push theadjusterup.Tolowertheshoulderbelt adjuster,pullthebuttonandslideitdown. Makesuretheadjusterislocked.

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WARNING

PositioningtheShoulderPortionof theSeatBelt: Improperpositioningoftheshoulder portionofheseatbeltisdangerous. Alwaysmakesuretheshoulder portionofheseatbeltispositioned acrossyourshoulderandnearyour neck,butneverunderyourarm,on yourneck,oronyurupperarm.

FrontSeatBelt PretensionerandLoad LimitingSystems

Foroptimumprotection, the driver and frontpassenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems.

Inmoderateorgreaterfrontalornear-frontalaccidents, thefrontairbag and pretensionersystemsdeploy simultaneously. Thepretensionerstakeup slackinthefrontseatbeltsastheairbags areexpanding. Theseatbeltpretensioner systemwillnotactivateifthescatbeltis notfastened, onlyyoucanbesureitis wornproperly. Theloadlimitingsystem releasesbeltwebbinginacontrolled mannertoreducebeltforceonthe occupant'schest.

WARNING

IncorrectPositioningoftheDriver andFrontPassengerSeatBelts: Incorrectpositioningofthedriverand passengerseatbeltsisdangerous. Withoutproperpositioning,the pretensionerandloadlimitingsystems cannotprovideadequateprotectionin anaccidentandthiscouldresultin seriousinjury.Warseathelsonlyas recommendedinthisowner'smanual.

WARNING

ExpendedSeatBeltPretensioners:

Useoffrontseatbeltswiththe pretensionersystemexpendedis dangerous.

Theseatheltpretensionerswillonly functiononce. Aftertheyare expended, theywillnotworkagain andmustbereplacedimmediately. Iftheseatheltpretensionersarenot replaced, theriskofinjuryina collisionwillincrease.

Alwayshavean Authorized Mazda Dealerinspecttheseatbelt pretensionersandairbagsafterany collision. Theseatbeltpretensioners andairbagsmustbereplacedafter anycollision,whichcausesthemto deploy.

ModificationorTestingofthe PretensionerSystem:

Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensionersystem, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it to make it in operable which would prevent it from activating in an accident. The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured. Never modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensionersystem.

WARNING

PretensionerSystemDisposal: Improperdisposalofthepretensioner systemorvehiclewithnon-deactivatedpretensionersis dangerous. Unlessallsafety proceduresarefollowed,injurycould result.AskanAuthorizedMazda Dealerhowtosafelydisposeofthe pretensionersystemorhowtoscrapa pretensioner-equippedvehicle.

NOTE

• Thepretensionersystemwillonly activateinamoderateorgreater frontalornear-frontalcollision. It willnotactivateinmostrollovers, sideorrearimpacts.
• Somesmoke(non-toxicgas)will be releasedwhentheairbagsand pretensionersdeploy. Thisdoesnot indicateafire. Thisgasnormallyhas noeffectonoccupants,however, thosewithsensitiveskinmay experiencelightskinirritation.If residuefromthedeploymentofthe airbagsorthefrontpretensioner systemgetsontheskinorinthe eyes,washitoffassoonaspossible.

▼AirBag/FrontScatBelt PretensionerSystemsWarning Light

If the airbag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignitions switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

Asystemmalfunctionisindicatedwhen the warninglightconstantlyflashes, illuminatesordoesn'tilluminatcatall whentheignitionswitchisturnedtothe ONposition.Ifanyoftheseoccur,consult anAuthorizedMazdaDealerassoonas possible.Thesystemmaynotworkinan accident.

WARNING

Self-Servicingthe AirBag/ PretensionerSystems: Self-servicingortamperingwiththe systemsisdangerous.Anairbag/ pretensionercouldaccidentally activateorbecomedisabled.This couldcauseseriosiousinjuries.Never tamperwiththesystemsandalways havean AuthorizedMazdaDealer performallservicingandrepairs.

RearCenterPositionSeat Belt

Beforeusingtherear-centerlap/shoulder beltmakesuretongue(A)andanchor buckle(B)arefastened.

(A) (B)

▼FasteningtheSeatBelt

1. Graspthebuckle(D) and tongue(C).
   2.Slowlypulloutthelap/shoulderbelt.
2. Insertthetongue(C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click.

(A) (C) (D) (B)

WARNING

FasteningtheRear-CenterSeatBelt withOnlyOneBuckle:

Fasteningtherear-centerseatbelt withonlyonebuckleisdangerous.If onlyonepairofseatbelttongueand buckle,eithertongue(A)andanchor buckle(B)ortongue(C)andanchor buckle(D),isfastened,theseathelt cannotprovidefullprotection.Ina suddenstoporcollision,theuser couldslideunderthebeltandsuffer seriousinjuries.Alwaysmakesure thatbothpairsofseatbelttonguesand bucklesarefastenedproperly.

PositioningtheShoulderPortionof theSeatBelt:

Improperpositioningoftheshoulder portionoftheseatbeltisdangerous. Alwaysmakesuretheshoulder portionoftheseatbeltispositioned acrossyourshoulderandnearyour neck,butneverunderyourarm,on yourneck,oronyourupperarm.

1. Makesuretheshoulderbeltissnugly fittedagainstyourbody.

WARNING

PositioningtheLapPortionofthe SeatBelt: Thelapportionoftheseatbeltworn toohighisdangerous.Inacollision, thiswouldconcentratetheimpact forcedirectlyontheabdominalarea, causingseriousinjury.Wearthelap portionofthebeltsnuglyandaslow aspossible.

▼UnfasteningtheSeatBelt

Depressthebuttononthebuckle.

Diagram of a rope knot with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

▼UnfasteningtheLapPortionof theSeatBelt

Insertasmalobjectsuchasakeyinthe anchorbuckle(B)slot.

(A) (B)

CAUTION

Alwaysunfastenthelapportionofthe beltbeforefoldingtherear-left seatback.Leavingthelapportionofthe beltfastenedcouldcausedamagetothe seatbelt,buckleandseatback.

NOTE

Toencouragercarseatpassengersto weartheirseatbelts, wesuggestleaving therearcenterlappositionofthebelt fastenedatalltimesexceptwhen foldingtherearseatforward.

▼FasteningtheLapPortionofthe SeatBelt

Grasptongue(A)andinsertitintothe anchorbuckle(B)untilyouhearaclick.It isnowsecureforpassengeruse.

NOTE

Afterreturningtherear-leftseatbackto itsuprightposition,fastenthelap portionofthebelt.

▼StowingtheRearCenterPosition ScatBelt(SportWagon)

When folding therear left seatback, stow therear center position seat belt using the following procedure.

Tostowtheseatbelt, retractthebelt, put tongues(A) and(C) together and insert them into the ceiling recess.

(A) Ceiling recess (C)

Topullouttheseatbelt, slidetongue(A) withyourfingerwhilemovingit downward, and slowly pullout theseat belt from the ceiling grecess.

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CAUTION

Whenstowingtheseatbelt,makesure thebeltislockedsecurelyintothe ceilingrecess.Iftheseatbeltisnot lockedsecurely,itcouldfalldown suddenlyandcauseinjury.

SeatBeltExtender

Ifyourseatbeltisnotlongenough,even whenfullyextended,aseatbeltextender maybeavailabletoyouatnochargefrom yourAuthorizedMazdaDealer. Thisextenderwillbeonlyforyouandfor theparticularvehicleandseat.Evenifit plugsintootherscatbelts,itmaynothold inthecriticalmomentofacrash. Whenorderinganextender,onlyorder onethatprovidesthenecessaryadditional lengthtofastentheseatbeltproperly. PleasecontactyourAuthorizedMazda Dealerformorcinformation.

⚠ WARNING

UnnecessaryUseofanExtender: Usingaseatheltextenderwhennot necessaryisdangerous. Theseatbelt willhethoolongandnoffitproperly. In anaccident, theseatbeltwillnot provideadequateprotectionandyou couldbeseriouslyinjured. Onlyuse theextenderwhenitisrequiredto fastentheseatheltproperly.

UsinganImproperExtender: Usingaseatheltextenderthatisfor anotherpersonoradifferentvehicle orseatsidangerous. Theseatheltwill notprovideadequateprotectionand theusercouldbeseriouslyinjuredin anaccident. Onlyusetheextender providedforyouandfortheparticular vehicleandseat.NEVEResethe extenderinadifferentvehicleorseat.

WARNING

UsinganExtenderThatisTooLong: Usinganextenderthatistoolongis dangerous. Theseatbeltwillnotfit properly. Inanaccident, theseatbelt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Don 'tusetheextenderor choose one shorter in length thifthedistance between the extender'sbuckleandthe center of the user'sbody is less than 15cm (6in).

NOTE

When not in use, removetheseat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If these at belt extender is left connected, these at belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly.

SeatBeltWarningLight/Beep

Theseatbeltwarninglightilluminates andabeepsoundwillbeheardifthe driver'sseatbeltisnotfastenedwhenthe ignitionswitchisturnedtotheON position.

Conditionsofoperation

ConditionResult
Thedriver'sseatbeltisnot fastencedwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheON position.	Thewarninglight illuminatesforabout1 minuteandaeep soundwillbeheard forabout6seconds.
Thedriver'sseatbeltis fastencedwhilcthewarning lightandthcbeccpsoundare activated.	Thewaminglight turnsoffandthcbecp soundstops.
Thedriver'sseatbeltis fastencedbeforetheignition switchisturnedtotheON position.	Thewaminglightwill notilluminateandthe beccpsoundwillnotbe heard.

▼BeltMinder

Thebeltminderisasupplemental warningtothescatbeltwarningfunction. Thisfeatureprovidesadditionalreminders tothedriverthatthedriver'sseatbeltis notfastenedbyintermittentlysoundinga beepsoundandflashingtheseatbelt warninglightintheinstrumentcluster.

ConditionResult
Thedriver'ssealbellisnot fastenedwhenthevehicle speedreaches8km/h (5mph)andabout1minute haselapsedsincethe ignitionswitchwasturned tothcONposition.	Thewarninglight flashesandthebeep soundwillbeheard forabout6seconds every30seconds,for aperiodofabout5 minutes.
Thedriver'ssealbellis fastencedwhilcthwarning lightandthebcepsoundarc activated.	Thewarninglight turnsoffandthebcep soundstops.
Thedriver'ssealbellis fastencedbcforethcignition switchisturnedtothcON position.	Thewarninglightwill notilluminatcandthe becpsoundwillnotbe heard.

NOTE

Thebeltmindercanbedeactivated by the following methods.

• (Temporarydeactivation)

Totemporarilydeactivatethebelt minder,turntheignitionswitchto theONposition,fastenthedriver's scatbeltforabout2secondsor longer,andthenunfastenitwithin20 seconds.Thebeltminderwillbe deactivateduntiltheignitionswitch isturnedtotheONpositionagain.

• (Long-termdeactivation)

Todeactivatethebeltminderover thelongterm,consultanAuthorized MazdaDealer.Ifthebeltminderis long-termdeactivated,thebelt minderwillnotactivateuntilitis restoredattheAuthorizedMazda Dealer.

ChildRestraintPrecautions

Mazdastronglyurgestheuseofchild-restraintsystemsforchildrensmallenoughtouse them.

Youarerequiredbylawtouseachild-restraintsystemforchildrenintheU.S.andCanada. Checkyourlocalandstateorprovinciallawsforspecificrequirementsregardingthesafety ofchildrenridinginyourvehicle.

Whateverchild-restraintsystemyouconsider,pleasepicktheappropriateonefortheage andsizeofthechild,obeythelawandfollowtheinstructionsthatcomewiththeindividual child-restraintsystem.

Achildwhohasoutgrownchild-restraintsystemsshouldsitintherearanduseseatbelts, bothlapandshoulder. 1ftheshoulderbeltcrossesthenceckorface, movethechildcloser to thecenterofthvehiclecintheoutboardscats, andtowardsthebucklecontherightifthe childisseatedonthecenterseat.

Statistics confirm that there are seat the best place for all children up to 12 years of age, and moresowithas supplemental restraintsystem (airbags).

Arcar-facingchild-restraintsystemshouldNEVERbeusedonthefrontseatwiththeair bagsystemactivated. Thefrontpassenger'sseatisalsotheleastpreferredseatforother child-restraintsystems.

Toreducethechanceofinjuriescausedbydeploymentofthefrontpassengerairbag,the frontpassengerseatweightsensorsworkasapartothesupplementalrestraintsystem. Thissystemdcactivatesthefrontpassengerfrontandsidcairbagsandalsothefront passengerseatbeltpretensionersystemwhentetotalseatedweightonthefrontpassenger seatislessthanapproximately30kg(66lb).

When an infant small child's sit on the front passenger seat, the system shut so off the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensionersystem, somakesure the front passenger air bag dc activation indicator light illuminates.

Evenifthefrontpassengerairbagisshutoff, Mazdastronglyrecommendsthatchildrenbe properlyrestrainedandchild-restraintsystemsofallkindsareproperlysecuredontherear seatswhicharethebestplaceforchildren.

For more details, refer to "Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-52)".

⚠ WARNING

ProperSizeofChild-RestraintSystem:

Foreffectiveprotectioninvehicleaccidentsandsuddenstops,achildmustbe properlyrestrainedusingaseatbeltorchild-restraintsystemdependingonage and size.Ifnot,thechildcouldbeseriouslyinjuredorevenkilledinanaccident.

FollowtheManufacturer'sInstructionsandAlwaysKeeptheChild-RestraintSystem BuckledDown:

Anunsecuredchild-restraintsystemisdangerous. Inasuddenstoporacollisionit couldmovecausingseriousinjuryordeathtothechildorotheroccupants. Makesure thechild-restraintsystemisproperlysecuredinplaceaccordingtothechild-restraint systemmanufacturer'sinstructions. Whennotinuse,removeitfromthevehicolor fastenitwithaseathelt,orlatchitdowntoBOTHLATCHloweranchorsforLATCH child-restraintsystems.

HoldingaChildWhiletheVehicleisMoving:

Holdingachildinyourarmswhilethevehicleismovingisextremelydangerous. No matterhowstrongthepersonmaybe,heorshecannotholdontoachildinasudden stoporcollisionanditcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeathtothechildorother occupants.Eveninamoderateaccident,thechildmaybeexposedtoairbagforces thatcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeathtothechild,orthechildmaybeslammed intotheadult,injuringtheadult.Alwayssecureachildinaproperchild-restraint system.

Rear-FacingChild-RestraintSystem:

Rear-facingchild-restraintsystemsonthefrontseatareparticularlydangerous. Thechild-restraintsystemcanbehitbyadeployingairbagandmovedviolently backwardresultinginseriousinjuryordeathitothechild.Eventhoughyoumayfeel assuredthatthefrontpassengerairbagwillnotdeploybasedonthefactthatthefront passengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightilluminates,NEVERusearear-facing child-restraintsysteminthefrontseatwithanairbagthatcoulddeployevenina moderatecollision.

WARNING

SeatingChildreninaChild-RestraintSystemontheFrontPassengerSeat:

If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weights sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator lights also equipped (page 2-37). Even with the front passenger seat weights sensors, if you must set the front passenger seat for children, seating a child in a child - restraintsystem on the front passenger seat under the following conditions increase the danger of the front passenger air bag deploying and could result in serious injury or death to the child.

• Thetotalseatedweightofthechildwiththechild-restraintsystemonthefront passengerseatisapproximately30kg(66lb)ormore.
• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedontheseatwiththechildinthechild-restraint system.
• Arearpassengerorluggagepushorpulldownonthefrontpassengerseatback.
• Arearpassengerstepsonthefrontpassengerseatrailswiththefeet.
• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedontheseatbackorhungontheheadrestraint.
  • Theseatiswashed.
  • Liquidsarespilledontheseat.
• Thefrontpassengerseatismovedbackward,pushingintoluggageorotheritems placedbehindit.
  • Thefrontpassengerseatbackcontactstherearseat.
• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedbetweenthefrontpassengerseatanddriverseat.
• Anyaccessorieswhichmightincreasethetotalseatedweightonthefrontpassenger seatareattachedtothefrontpassengerseat.
  Thedesignatedpositionswithseatbeltsontherearseatsarethesafestplacesfor children.Alwaysuseseatbeltsandchildrestraints.

ChildrenandSeatingPositionwithSideandCurtainAirBags:

Allowinganyonetoleanoveroragainstthefrontdoor,theareaofthefrontseat,front andrearwindowpillarsandtheroofedgealongbothsidesfromwhichthesideand curtainairbagsdeploy,eventhoughusingachild-restraintsystem,isdangerous.If thevehicleisequippedwithsideandcurtainairbags,theimpactofinflationcould causeseriousinjuryordeathtothecchild.Furthermore,leaningoveroragainstthe front door could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplementalprotection.Withthefrontairbagandtheadditionalsideairbagthat comesoutofthefrontseat,therearseatisalwaysabetterlocationforchildren.Do notallowachildtoleanoveroragainsthedoores,evenifthechildisseatedina child-restraintsystem.

⚠ WARNING

OneBelt, OnePassenger:

Usingoneseatbeltformorethanonepersonatatimeisdangerous. Aseatbeltused inthiswaycan'tspreadtheimpactforcesproperlyandthetwopassengerscouldbe crushedtogetherandseriouslyinjuredorevenkilled.Neveruseonebeltformore thanonepersonatatime.

OperatingtheRemoteHandleLeversWhileaRear-FacingChild-RestraintSystemis intheRearSeat:

Operatingtheremotehandleleverswhilearear-facingchild-restraintsystemisinthe rearseatsidangerous.Itcouldcauseinjurytoachildseatedinthechild-restraint systemwhentheseatbacksuddenlyflipsforward.Alwaysremovethechild-restraint systemfromtherearseatbeforeoperatingtheremotehandleleversforthearseat.

CAUTION

Aseatbeltorchild-restraintsystemcanbecomeveryhotinaclosedvehicleduring warmweather.Toavoidburningyourselforachild,checkthembeforeyouoryourchild touchesthem.

NOTE

Your Mazdaisequipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraints systems in therearse at. When using these anchor to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “LATCH Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-39).

InstallingChild-Restraint Systems

Accidentstatisticsrevealthatachildis saferintherearseat. Thefrontpassenger's seaticlearlytheworstchoiceforany childunder12, and with rear-facing child-restraintsystemsitis clearly unsafeducto airbags.

Somechild-restraintsystemsnowcome withtethersandthereforemustbe installedontheseatsthattaketethersto beeffective.InyourMazda,thered child-restraintsystemscanonlybe accommodatedinthethreepositionson therearseat.

Somechild-restraintsystemsalsoemploy specially designed LATCH attachments; referto "LATCHChild-Restraint Systems" (page2-39).

WARNING

TetheredChild-RestraintSystems WorkOnlyon Tether-EquippedRear Seats:

Installationofatetherequippedchild-restraintsysteminthefront passenger'sseatdefeatsthesafety designofthesystemandwillresultin anincreasedchanceofseriousinjury ifthechild-restraintsystemgoes forwardwithoutbenefitofbeing tethered.

Placetetherequippedchild-restraint systemswheretherearetether anchors.

▼RearOutboardScatChild-RestraintSystemInstallation

Followtheseinstructionswhenusinga child-restraintsystem,unlessyouare attachingaLATCH-equippedchild-restraintsystemtotherearLATCHlower anchors.Referto"LATCHChild-RestraintSystems"(page2-39).

NOTE

Followthechild-restraintsystem manufacturer'sinstructionscarefully. If youarenotsurewhetheryouhavea LATCHsystemmortether, checkinthe child-restraintsystemmanufacturer's instructionsandfollowthem accordingly. Dependingonthetype of child-restraintsystem, itmaynot employseatbeltswhicharein automaticlockingmode.

1. Makesuretheseatbackissecurely latchedbypushingitbackuntilitis fullylocked.

2. Secure the child-restraints system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. Seethemanufacturer's instructions on the child-restraints system forbelt routing instructions.

3. Togetherretractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of these seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor.

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1. Push the child - restraints system firmly into the vehicle seat. Besure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the tractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat downtight, repeat this step.

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NOTE

Inspect this function before cachuse of the child restraints system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the tractor while the system is in the automatic clocking mode. When you remove the child restraints system, be sure the belt fully retract store turn the system to emergency clocking mode before occupants use these at belts.

1. If your child-restraintsystem requires the use of a tether strap, hook and tightentether strap by following the manufacturer's instructions.

Anchorbracketlocation(Sedan)

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Tetherstrapposition(Sedan)

Tether strap Anchor bracket

Anchorbracketlocation(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

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Tetherstrapposition(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

Route between head restraint upright.

Tether strap

WARNING

Child-RestraintTetherUsage: Usingthetetherortetheranchorto secureanythingbutachild-restraint systemisdangerous. Thiscould weakenordamagethetetherortether anchorandresultininjury. Use the tetherandtetheranchoronlyfora child-restraintsystem.

Incorrect Attachment of the Tether Strap: Attaching the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could slide off the head restraint, and loosent the child restraint system. The child-restraints system could move and injure the child or some one else. Always attach the tether strap between the head restraint and these at back.

▼RearCenterSeatChild-Restraint SystemInstallation

1. Secure the child-restraintsystem with theseatbelt, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Securethetetherstrapaccordingtothe child-restraintsystemmanufacturer's instruction.

Tetherstrapposition(Sedan)

Anchor bracket Tether strap

Tetherstrapposition(5-Door)

Anchor bracket Tether strap

Tetherstrapposition(SportWagon)

Tether strap Anchor bracket

WARNING

Child-RestraintTetherUsage:

Child-restraintsystemanchoragesare designedtowithstandonlythoseloads imposedbycorrectlyinstalledchild-restraintsystems. Underno circumstancesaretheytobeusedfor adultseatbelts,harnesses,orfor attachingotheritemsorequipmentto thevehicle.

Incorrect Attachment of the Tether Strap:

Attachingthetetherstrapontopofthe headrestraintisdangerous.Ina collision,thetetherstrapcouldslide offtheheadrestraint,andloosenthe child-restraintsystem.Thechild-restraintsystemcouldmoveandinjure thechildorsomeoneelse.Always attachthetetherstrapbetween theheadrestraintandtheseatback.

Incorrect Attachmentofthe

TetherStrapfortheRearCenterSeat Position(5-Door): Attachingthetetherstrapfortherear centerseatpositiontooneoftheother tetheranchorpositionsonthe outboardseatchbacksidangerous. In a collision, theetherstrapcouldslide and loosenthechild-restraintsystem. If thechild-restraintsystemmovesit could injurethechildorsomeoneelse. Always attach theetherstrapforthe rearcenterseatpositiontothecorrect tetheranchorpositionasshowninthe illustrationsabove.

▼IfYouMustUsetheFrontSeat forChildren

If you cannot put all children in therear seat, at least put the smallest children in therear and besure the largest child up front use the shoulder bel to over the shoulder.

Donotputrear-facingchild-restraint systemsonthefrontpassenger'sseat. Thisseatisalsonotsetupfortethered child-restraintsystems,puttheminoneof therearseatpositionssetupwithtether anchors.

LikewisetheLATCHIchild-restraint systemcannotbesecuredinthefront passenger'sseatandshouldbeusedinthe rearseat.

Don'tallowanyonetosleepagainstthe rightfrontorreardoorsifyouhavean optionalsideandcurtainairbag,itcould causeserisounjuricestoanoutofposition occupant.Aschildrenmoreoftensleepin cars,itisbettertoputtheminthear seat.Ifinstallingthechild-restraintsystem onthefrontseatisunavoidable,follow theseinstructionswhenusingafront-facingchild-restraintsysteminthefront passenger'sseat.

NOTE

• Tocheckifyourfrontseatshaveside airbags:
  Every Mazdasideairbagwillhavea "SRSAIRBAG"tagontheoutboard shoulderofthefrontseats.
• Tocheckifyourvehiclehascurtain airbags:
  Every Mazdacurtainairbagwill havean "SRSAIRBAG" marking on the front and rear window pillars along the roof edge.

WARNING

FrontPassenger'sSeatPosition: Asyourvehiclehasfrontairbags and doublysoifyourvehiclehassideair bags, afront-facingchild-restraint systemshouldbeputonthefrontseat onlywhenitisunavoidable. Alwaysmovetheseatasfarbackas possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause serious injury or death to the child.

Rear-FacingChild-RestraintSystem: Rear-facingchild-restraintsystemson thefrontseatareparticularly dangerous.

Thechild-restraintsystemcanbehit byadeployingairbagandmoved violentlybackwardresultinginserious injuryordeathtothecchild.NEVER usearear-facingchild-restraint systeminthefrontseatwithanairbag thatcoulddeployeveninamoderate collision.

WARNING

ChildrenandSeatingPositionwith SideandCurtainAirBags: Allowinganyonetoleanoveror againstthefrontdoor, theareaofthe frontseat,frontandrearwindow pillarsandtheroofedgealongboth sidesfromwhichthesideandcurtain airbagsdeploy,eventhoughusinga child-restraintsystem,isdangerous. If thevehicleisequippedwithsideand curtainairbags,theimpactof inflationcouldcauseseriousinjuryor deathtothechild.Furthermore, leaningoveroragainsthefrontdoor couldblockthesideandcurtainair bagsandeliminatetheadvantages of supplementalprotection.Withthe frontairbagandtheadditionalside airbagthatcomesoutofthefront seat,therearseatisalwaysabetter locationforchildren.Donotallowa childtoleanoveroragainsthedehoors, evenifthechildisseatedinachild-restraintsystem.

▼FrontPassenger'sSeatChild-RestraintSystemInstallation

1.Slidetheseatasfarbackaspossible.

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1. Secure the child-restraints system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. Seethemanufacturer's instructions on the child-restraints system for belt routing instructions.
2. Togettheretractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of these at belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the extractor.
3. Pushthechild-restraintsystemfirmly intothevehicleseat.Besurethebelt retractsassnuglyaspossible.Clicking fromtheretractorwillbeheardduring retractionifthesystemisautomatic lockingmode.Ifthebeltdocsnotlock theseatdowntight,repeattheprevious stepandalsothisone.

NOTE

• Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraints system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you move the child-restraints system, besure the to fully retract the system to emergency locking mode before occupants and these seat belts.

• Followthechild-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructionscarefully. Dependingonthetypeofchild-restraintsystem,itmaynotemploy seatbeltswhichareinautomatic lockingmode.

• Makesurethefrontpassengerairbag deactivationindicatorlightilluminates afterinstallingachild-restraintsystem onthefrontpassengerscat.

Diagram showing car seatbelt with a circular warning symbol and a magnified view of the seatbelt.

WARNING

SeatingaChildinaChild-Restraint SystemontheFrontPassengerSeat WiththeFrontPassengerAirBag DeactivationIndicatorLightNot Illuminated: Seatingachildinachild-restraint systeminstalledonthefrontpassenger seatwiththefrontpassengerairbag deactivationindicatorlightnot illuminatedisdangerous. If this indicatorlightdoesnotilluminate evenwhenthetotalseatedweightis lessthanapproximately30kg(66lb), thismeansthatthefrontpassenger frontandsideairbags,andseatbelt pretensionerarereadyfordeployment. Ifanaccidentweretodeployanair bag,achildsittinginthefront passengerseatcouldbeseriously injuredorkilled. If theindicatorlight doesnotilluminateafterinstallinga child-restraintsystemonthefront passengerseat,installthechild- restraintsystemontherearseatand consultan AuthorizedMazdaDealer assoonaspossible. Whileitisalways bettertoinstallanychild-restraint systemontherearseat,itisessential todosofihefrontpassengerairbag deactivationindicatorlightdoesnot illuminate(page2-52).

LATCHChild-RestraintSystems

Your MazdaisequippedwithLATCHloweranchorsforattachmentofspeciallydesigned LATCHchild-restraintsystemsintherearseat. Bothanchorsmustbeused, otherwisethe seatwillbouncearoundandputthechildindanger. Some LATCHchild-restraintsystems mustalsobeusedinconjunctionwithatethertobeeffective. If they have atethery you mustuseittobetterassureyourchild'ssafety.

WARNING

Manufacturer's Instructions for Child-Restraint System:

Anunsecuredchild-restraintsystemisdangerous.Inasuddenstoporacollisionit couldmovecausingseriousinjuryordeathtothechildorotheroccupants.Makesure thechild-restraintsystemisproperlysecuredinplaceaccordingtothechild-restraint systemmanufacturer'sinstructions.

Attaching Two Child-Restraint System to the Same LATCH Lower Anchor: Attaching two child-restraints system to the same LATCH lower anchor is dangerous. In a collision, one anchorm may not be stronger enough to hold two child-restraints system attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use these at position for another child-restraints system when an outboard LATCH position is occupied, use the center seat belts instead, and the other if either be equipped.

UnsecuredChild-RestraintSystem:

Anunsecuredchild-restraintsystemisdangerous. Inasuddenstoporacollisionit couldmovecausingseriousinjuryordeathtothechildorotheroccupants. Follow the child-restraintsystemmanufacturer'sinstructionsonbeltrodringtosecuretheseat justasyouwouldwithachildinitsothatnobodyistemptedtoputachildinan improperlysecuredredatealateron. Whennotinuse,removeitfromthevehicleorfasten itwithaseathelt,orlatchitdowntoBOTHLATCHloweranchorsforLATCHchild-restraintsystems.

LATCHChild-RestraintSystems:

Notfollowing the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions when installing the child-restraintsystem is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child-restraintsystem from being securely attached to the LATCHlower anchors and the child-restraintsystem is installed improperly, the child-restraintsystem could move in as sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When installing the child-restraintsystem, makes sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCHlower anchors. Always follow the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions.

▼LATCHChild-RestraintSystem InstallationProcedure(Rear OutboardSeats)

1. Makesuretheseatbackissecurely latchedbypushingitbackuntilitis fullylocked.
   2.Expandthearcabetweentheseat bottomandtheseatbackslightlyto verifythelocationsoftheLATCH loweranchors.

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NOTE

Themarkingsabove the LATCHlower anchors indicate the locations of LATCHlower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraints system.

1. Secure the child-restraintsystem using BOTILATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instruction.
2. If your child-restraintsystemcame equipped with that either, that probably means its very important to properly secure the other child's safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers.

Anchorbracketlocation(Sedan)

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Tetherstrapposition(Sedan)

Tether strap Anchor bracket

Anchorbracketlocation(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

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Tetherstrapposition(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

Route between head restraint upright.

Tether strap

WARNING

Child-RestraintTetherUsage: Usingthetetherortetheranchorto secureanythingbutachild-restraint systemisdangerous. Thiscould weakenordamagethetetherortether anchorandresultininjury. Usethe tetherandtetheranchoronlyfora child-restraintsystem.

▼LATCHChild-RestraintSystem InstallationProcedure(Rear CenterSeat)

The LATCHloweranchorsatthecenter ofthereseataremuchfurtherapartthan thesetsof LATCHloweranchorsfor child-restraintsysteminstallationatother seatingpositions. Child-restraintsystems withrigid LATCHattachmentscannotbe installedonthecenterseatingposition. Some LATCHequippedchild-restraint systemscanbeplacedinthecenter positionandwillreachthenearest LATCHloweranchorswhicharc466mm (18.35in)apart.LATCHcompatible child-restraintsystems(withattachments onbeltwebbing)canbeusedatthis seatingpositiononlyifthechild-restraint systemmanufacturer'sinstructionsstate thatthechild-restraintsystemcanbe installedto LATCHloweranchorsthatare 466mm(18.35in)apart.Donotattach twochild-restraintsystemstothesame LATCHloweranchor.Ifyourchild-restraintsystemhasatether,itmustalso beusedforyourchild'soptimumsafety.

1. Makesuretheseatbackissecurely latchedbypushingitbackuntilitis fullylocked.

2.Expandtheareabetweentheseat bottomandtheseatbackslightlyto verifythelocationsoftheLATCHI loweranchors.

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NOTE

ThemarkingsabovetheLATCHlower anchorsindicatethelocations of LATCIIloweranchorsforthe attachmentofachild-restraintsystem.

1. Secure the child-restraints system using BOTILATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraints system manufacturer's instructions.
2. If your child-restraintsystem came equipped with that either, that probably means it is very important to properly secure the other for child safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers.

Anchorbracketlocation(Sedan)

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Tetherstrapposition(Sedan)

Tether strap Anchor bracket

Anchorbracketlocationandtether strapposition(5-Door)

Anchor bracket Tether strap

EssentialSafetyEquipment

ChildRestraint

Anchorbracketlocationandtether strapposition(SportWagon)

Tether strap Anchor bracket

WARNING

Child-RestraintTetherUsage: Usingthetetherortetheranchorto secureanythingbutachild-restraint systemisdangerous. Thiscould weakenordamagethetetherortether anchorandresultininjury. Use the tetherandtetheranchoronlyfora child-restraintsystem.

SupplementalRestraintSystems(SRS)Precautions

Thefrontandsidesupplementalrestraintsystems(SRS)includeupto6airbags(verify "SRSAIRBAG"locationindicatormarks).

Theyarelocatedin:

• Thesteeringwheelhub(driverairbag)
• Thefrontpassengerdashboard(frontpassengerairbag)
• Theoutboardsidesofthefrontseatbacks(sideairbags)
- Thefrontandrearwindowpillars, andtheroofedgealongbothsides(curtainairbags)

Thesesystemsoperateindependentlydependingonthetypeofaccidentencountered;if youhavesideandcurtainairbags,thesideandcurtainairbagsarenotlikelytodeployon bothsidesinthesameaccidentbecausevehicleisnotoftenhitfrombothsides. Theside andcurtainairbagsandthefrontalairbagsystemwillnotnormallydeployduringthe sametypeofaccidentunlessacombinationoffrontalandsideimpactsoccur.

The airbags supplemental restraints systems are designed to provide supplemental protection only in the front seats in certain situations and therear outside passenger positions only in same-side collisions, so seat belts are always important in the following ways:

Withoutseatbeltusage, the airbags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident. Seatbeltusage is necessary to:

• Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating airbag.
• Reducethepossibilityofinjuriesduringanaccidentthatisnotdesignedforairbag inflation,suchasroll-overorrearimpact.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collision that are not severe enough to activate the airbags.
• Reducethepossibilityofbeingthrownfromyourvehicle.
• Reducethepossibilityofinjuriestolowerbodyandlegsduringanaccidentbecausethe airbagsprovidenoprotectiontothesepartsofthebody.
• Holdthedriverinapositionwhichallowsbettercontrolofthevehicle.

Childrenshouldbeprotectedbyachild-restraintsystem.Lawsvaryonthesizeachild mustbetouseachild-restraintsystem(page2-28). Carefullyconsiderwhichchild-restraintsystemmisnecessaryforyourchildandfollowthe installationdirectionsinthisOwner'sManualaswellasthechild-restraintsystem manufacturer'sinstructions.

⚠ WARNING

AirBagswithoutSeatBelts:

Dependingonlyontheairbagsforprotectionduringanaccidentisdangerous.Alone, airbagsmaynotpreventseriousiousinjuries. Theappropriateairbagscanbeexpectedto inflateonlyincollisionswithfrontal,nearfrontalorsideforcesthatareatleast moderate.Vehicleoccupantsshouldalwayswearseatbelts.

ChildintheFrontSeat:

Placingachild, 12yearsorunder, inthefrontseatsidangerous. Thechildcouldbe hithyadeployingairbagandbeseriouslyinjuredorevenkilled. Asleepingchildis morelikelytoleanagainstthedoorandbehithythesideairbaginamoderate, right-sidecollision. Wheneverpossible, alwayssecureachild12yearsandunderonthe rearseatwithanappropriatechild-restraintsystemforthechild'sageandsize.

Rear-FacingChild-RestraintSystem:

Rear-facingchild-restraintsystemsonthefrontseatareparticularlydangerous. Thechild-restraintsystemcanbehithyadeployingairbagandmovedviolently backwardresultinginserious injuryordeathtothechild.Eventhoughyoumayfeel assuredthatthefrontpassengerairbagwillnotdeploybasedonthefactthatthefront passengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightilluminates,NEVERusearear-facing child-restraintsysteminthefrontseatwithanairbagthatcoulddeployevenina moderatecollision.

SeatingPositionwithFrontAirBags:

Sittingtooclosetotheairbagmodulesorplacinghandsorfeetonthemisextremely dangerous. FrontAirbagsinflatewithgreatforceandspeed.Seriousinjuriescould occurifsomeoneistoo close. Thedrivershouldalwaysholdontoonlytherimofthe steeringwheel. Thefrontseatpassengershouldkeepbothfeetonthefloor. Frontseat occupantsshouldadjusttheirseatsasfarbackaspossibleandalwayssitupright againsttheseatbackswithseatbeltswornproperly.

WARNING

SeatingPositionwithSideandCurtainAirBags:

Sittingtooclosetothesideairbagmodulesorplacinghandsonthemisextremely dangerous. Thesideairbagsinflatewithgreatforceandspeeddirectlyoutofthe outboardsideofthefrontseatandexpandalongthefrontdooronthesidethecaris hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning againstawindow,orifrearseatoccupantsgrabthesidesofthefrontseatbacks. Furthermore,sleepingupagainsthedoororhangingouthewindowsinthevehicle couldblockthesideandcurtainairbagsandeliminatethadvantagesof supplementalprotection.Givethesideandcurtainairbagsroomtoworkbysittingin thecenteroftheseatwhilethevehicleismovingwithseatbeltswornproperly.

FrontAirBagModuleslocatedinthesteeringwheelhubandthedashboard:

Attachinganobjecttothefrontairbagmodulesorplacingsomethinginfrontofthem isdangerous. Inanaccident, theobjectcouldinterferewithfrontairbaginflationand injuretheoccupants. Alwayskeepthefrontairbagmodulesfreeofobjects.

SideAirBagModules:

Attachingthingstothefrontseatinsuchawayastocovertheoutboardsideofthe seatinanywaysdangerous. Inanaccidenttheobjectcouldinterferewiththesideair bag,whichinflatesfromtheoutboardsideoofthefrontseats,impedingtheadded protectionofthesideairbagsystemorredirectingtheairbaginawaythatis dangerous. Furthermore,thebagcouldbecutopenspewingexhaust. Donothangnetbags,mappouchesorbackpackswithsidestrapsonthefrontseats. Neveruseaseatcoversonthefrontseats. Alwayskeepthesideairbagmodulesinyour frontseatsfreetodeployintheeventofasidecollision.

CurtainAirBagModules:

Attachingobjectstotheareaswherethecurtainairbagactivatessuchasonthe windshieldglass, sidedoorglass, frontandrearwindowpillarsandalongtheroef edgeandassistgripsisdangerous. Inanaccidenttheobjectcouldinterferewith the curtainairbag, whichinflatesfromthefrontandrearwindowpillarsandalongthe roofedge, impedingtheaddedprotectionofthecurtainairbagsystemorredirecting theairbaginawaythatisdangerous. Furthermore, thebagcouldbecutopen spewingexhaust. Donotplacehangersoranyotherobjectsontheassistgrips. When hangingclothes, hangthemonthecoathookdirectly. Alwayskeepthecurtainairbagmodulesfreeto deployintheeventofasidecollision.

⚠ WARNING

HotAirBagInflators:

Hotairbaginflatorsaredangerous. Immediatelyafterinflation, theinflatorsinthe steeringwheel, dashboard, seatbacks, orthefrontandrearwindowpillarsandalong theroofedgeareveryhot. Youcouldgetburned. Don'ttouchtheinternalcomponents oftheairbagmodulesafterthebagshaveinflated.

InstallationofFront-EndEquipment:

Installationoffront-endequipment,suchasfrontalprotectionbar(kangaroobar,bull bar,pushbar,etc.),snowplow,orwinches,isdangerous. Theairbagcrashsensor systemcouldbeaffected. Thiscouldcauseairbagstoinflateunexpectedly,oritcould preventtheairbagsfrominflatingduringanaccident.Frontoccupantscouldbe seriouslyinjured.Neverinstallanyfront-endequipmenttoyourvehicle.

Suspension Adjustment:

Adjustingthevehiclesuspensionisdangerous. If the vehicle'sheightorthe suspensionischanged, the vehiclewillbeunabletoaccuratelydetectacollision resulting in corrector unexpected airbag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.

ModificationoftheSupplementalRestraintSystem:

Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don't make any modification to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the airbag modules. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed during the removal and installation off front seats. Its important to protect these side and curtain air bag wiring and connection to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that these seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothesideandcurtainairbagwiring,don'tplaceluggageorother objectsunderthefrontseats.

NOTE

• Whenanairbagdeplays, aloudinflationnoisecanbeheardandsomesmokewillbe released. Neitherislikelytocauseinjury, however, the textureoftheairbagsmay causelightskininjuriesonbodypartsnotcoveredwithclothingthroughfriction.
• ShouldyouselyourMazda,weurgeyoutotellthenewownerofitsairbagsystems andthatfamiliarizationwithallinstructionsaboutthem,fromtheOwner'sManual,is important.

SupplementalRestraintSystemComponents

Thesupplementalrestraintsystems(SRS)havetwobasicsubsystems:

• Theairbagsystemwithininflatorsandairbags.
• Theelectricalsystemwithcrashsensorsanddiagnosticmodule.

Theairbagsaremountedinthefollowinglocations:

• Thesteeringwheelhub
  • Thefrontpassengerdashboard
  • Theoutboardsidesofthefrontseatbacks
  • Thefrontandrearwindowpillars, andtheroofedgealongbothsides

Theairbagsareoutofsightuntilactivated.

▼FrontAirBagSystemComponents

(1)(6) (3) (4) (8) (7) (2) (5) (9) (8)

(1)Frontdualstageinflatorsandairbags

(2)Crashscensorsanddiagnosticmodule(SASunit)

(3)Frontairbagsensor

(4)Driverseatslidepositionsensor(page2-52)

(5)Frontpassengerseatweightsensors(page2-52)

(6)Frontseats

(7)Driverandfrontpassengerseatbeltbuckleswitches(page2-52)

(8)Frontseatbeltpretensionerandloadlimitingsystems(page2-21)

(9)Frontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlight(page2-52)

▼SideandCurtainAirBagSystemComponents

Putchildreninthercarseats,theydonothavesideairbagsystems.

Sedan/5-Door (1) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Sport Wagon (1) (2) (3)

(1)Inflatorsandairbags
(2)Sidecrashsensor
(3)Crashsensorsanddiagnosticmodule(SASunit)
(4)Frontseats

HowtheAirBagsWork

▼HowtheFrontAirBagsWork

When airbagcrash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators.

Gases are produced to inflate the frontairbags and after the inflation, the frontairbags quickly deflate.

Thefrontairbagswillfunctiononlyonce. Afterthat, thefrontairbagswillnotwork againandmustbereplaced.

OnlyanAuthorizedMazdaDealercanreplacethesystemcomponents.

Thefront,dualstageairbagscontrolairbaginflationintwoenergystages.Duringan impactofmoderateseveritythefrontairbagsdeploywithlesserenergy,whereasduring moresevereimpacts,theydeploywithmoreenergy.Deploymentofthefrontairbagsmay differbetweenthedriverandthefrontpassengerdependingonthedriverscatposition, frontpassengerweightandfrontseatbeltusage,whichallowforfurthercontrollingofthe system.

The front air bags will deploy only in a frontal or frontal offset impact.

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Driverseatslidepositionsensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seats slides sensor as apart of the supplemental restraints system. The sensor is located under the driver seat. The sensor determines whether the driver seatis for a roft of a reference position and sends these seat position to the crash sensors and diagnostic module (SASunit). The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver airbag depending on how close the driver seat is to the steering wheel.

Theairbag/frontseatbeltpretensionersystemwarninglightflashesifthesensorhasa possiblemalfunction(page2-60).

Frontpassengerseatweightsensors

If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weights sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-37). Thesesensors are located under both the front passenger seat rails. Thesesensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. Thesesors are als designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioners system from inflating if the total seated weights less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

Toreducethechanceofinjuriescausedbydeploymentofthefrontpassengerairbag,the systemdeactivatesthefrontpassengerfrontandsideairbagsandalsotheseatbelt pretensionersystemwhen:

• Thereisnopassengerinthefrontpassengerseat.(Thefrontpassengerairbag deactivationindicatorlightdoesnotilluminate.)
• Thetotalseatedweightonthefrontpassengerseatislessthanapproximately30kg(66 lb).(Thefrontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightilluminates.)

This system should the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system, somakes the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates according to the chart below.

Theairbag/frontseatbeltpretensionersystemwarninglightflashesandthefrontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightilluminatesifthesensorshaveapossible malfunction. If this happens, the frontpassengerfrontandsideairbagsandseatbeltpretensionersystemwillnotdeploy.

Frontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlight

This indicator light illuminates to store mindyouth at the front passenger front and side car bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.

Diagram showing car seatbelt with a circular warning sign and a magnified view of the seatbelt.

If the front passenger weights sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions:

Totalscatedweightonthe frontpassengerscat	Frontpassengerairbag deactivationindicatorlight	Frontpassengerfrontand sideairbags	Scatbeltpretensioner system
Empty(Notoccupied) *	OFFOFFOFF
Lcssthanapprox.30kg (66lb)	ONOFFOFF
Approx.42kg(93lb)or more	OFFONON

*If the frontpassenger seat belt is buckled, the frontpassenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, however this does not indicate an malfunction.

If the front passengcrairbagdcactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switchisturned to the ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart, donot allow achildtositin the front passenger seat and consultant Authorized Mazda Dealerassoonas possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.

WARNING

DecreasingtheTotalSeatedWeightontheFrontPassengerSeat:

Whenanadultorlargechildsitsonthefrontpassengerseat,decreasingthetotal seatedweightonthefrontpassengerseatfromthetotalseatedweightof approximately42kg(93lb)requiredforairbagdeploymentisdangerous. Thefront passengerseatweightsensorswilldetectthereducedtotalseatedweightconditionand thefrontpassengerfrontandsideairbagsandseatbeltpretensionersystemwillnot deployduringanaccident. Thefrontpassengerwillnothavethesupplementary protectionoftheairbag,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.Decreasingthetotal seatedweightonthefrontpassengerseatfromthetotalseatedweightof approximately42kg(93lb)couldresultinanairbagnotdeployingunderthe followingconditions,forexample:

• Arearpassengerpushesuponthefrontpassengerseatwiththefeet.
• Luggageorotheritemsplacedunderthefrontpassengerseatorbetweenthefront passengerseatanddriverseatthatpushupthefrontpassengerseatbottom.
• Thefrontpassengerseatoccupantsitsinamannerthatdoesnotplacetheentire weightoftheoccupantontheseatsuchasbysittingtooclosetothedoor,grasping theassistgripotherimofthemoonroof.
• Thefrontpassengerseatbackcontactstherearseat.
• Anyaccessorieswhichmightdecreasethetotalseatedweightonthefront passengerseatareattachedtothefrontpassengerseat.

⚠ WARNING

Increasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat:

When an infant's small child's sit on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30kg (66lb) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weights sensor will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system in an accident and serious injury. Increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30kg (66lb) could result in the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensionersystem deployment in an accident under the following conditions, for example:

• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedontheseatwiththechildinthechild-restraint system.
• Arearpassengerorluggagepushorpulldownonthefrontpassengerseatback.
• Arearpassengerstepsonthefrontpassengerseatrailswiththefeet.
• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedontheseatbackorhungontheassistgrip,head restraint.
  • Theseatiswashed.
  • Liquidsarespilledontheseat.
• Thefrontpassengerseatismovedbackward,pushingintoluggageorotheritems placedbehindit.
  • Thefrontpassengerseatbackcontactstherearseat.
• Luggageorotheritemsareplacedbetweenthefrontpassengerseatanddriverseat.
• Anyaccessorieswhichmightincreasethetotalseatedweightonthefrontpassenger seatareattachedtothefrontpassengerseat.

CAUTION

- Toassureproperdeploymentofthefrontairbagandtopreventdamagetothesensors inthefrontseatbottoms:

- Donotplacesharpobjectsonthefrontseatbottomsorleaveheavyluggageon them.

- Donotspillanyliquidsonthefrontseatsorunderthefrontseats.

• Toallowthesensorstofunctionproperly,alwaysperformthefollowing:

• Adjustthefrontseatsasfarbackaspossibleandalwayssituprightagainstthe seatbackswithseatbeltswornproperly.
• If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child - restraints system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-37).

EssentialSafetyEquipment SRS Air Bags

NOTE

• Thesystemrequiresabout10secondstoalternatebetweenturningthefrontpassengerfrontandsideairbagsandseatbeltpretensionersystemonoroff.
• Thefrontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightmayilluminaterepeatedlyif luggageorotheritemsareputonthefrontpassengerseat,orifthetemperatureofthe vehicle'sinteriorchangessuddenly.
• Thefrontpassengerairbagdeactivationindicatorlightmayilluminatefor10seconds ifthetotalscatedweightonthefrontpassengerscatchanges.
• If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a child-restraints system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on there are seat and consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Driverandfrontpassengerbuckleswitches

The buckleswitches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are securely fastened and further controlled the deployment of the air bags on the front seats.

▼HowtheSideandCurtainAirBagsWork

When airbagcrash sensors detect aside impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators.

Gasesareproducedtoinflatethesideandcurtainairbagsandaftertheinflation,theside andcurtainairbagsquicklydeflate.

Thesideandcurtainairbagswillfunctiononlyonce. Afterthat, thesideandcurtainair bagswillnotworkagainandmustbereplaced. OnlyanAuthorizedMazdaDealercan replacethesystems.

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The side air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

The curtain air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

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CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothesideandcurtainairbagwiring,don'tplaceluggageorother objectsunderthefrontscats.

▼AirBagActivation/Deactivation

CAUTION

If the front passenger seat weights sensors detect at total seated weight on the front passenger seat of less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretension may not inflate (page 2-52).

Frontairbagactivation

Agreaterthanmoderateimpactwillcause thefrontairbagstoinflateinthe followingcases:

- Hittingasolidwallstraightonat greaterthanabout22km/h(14mph).

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- Hittingacurb, pavementedgeorhard object.

• Landinghardorthevehiclefalling.

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- Frontalimpactwithinabouta30 degree range from head-onto the vehicle.

- Driving into abigholcorhitting the far side of a hole.

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Limitationstofrontairbagactivation

Depending on these severity of impact, the frontairbags may not inflate in the following cases:

- Impactsinvolvingtreesorpolescause severecosmeticdamagebutmaynot haveenoughimpacttoactivatetheair bag.

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- Frontaloffsetimpacttothevehicle maynotprovidethestoppingforce necessaryforairbagdeployment.

- Rear-endingorrunningunderatruck's tailgatemaynotprovidethestopping forceneccessaryforairbagdeployment.

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Non-activationoffrontairbags

Frontairbagswillnotnormallyinflatein thefollowingcases:

- Collisionfromtherear.

- Impacttotheside, butitmaydeploy thesideandcurtainairbags.

- Vehicleroll-over, may deploy the side and curtain air bags but not the front air bags.

Sideandcurtainairbagactivation

Greaterthanmoderateimpacttooneside ofthevehicle(driverorpassengerside areas)willcausethesideandcurtainair bagstoinflate,butitwillnotnormally deploythefrontairbags.

Limitationstosideandcurtainairbag activation\*

Depending on these severity of impact, the side and curtain air bags may not inflate in the following cases:

- Frontaloffsetimpactmaynotprovide enoughsideimpacttodeploytheside andcurtainairbags.

- Sideimpactsinvolvingtreesorpoles cancauseseverecosmeticdamagebut maynothaveenoughimpactforceto activatethesideandcurtainairbags.

- Vehicleroll-overmaynotprovide enoughsideforcetodeploytheside andcurtainairbags.

- Sideimpactswithtwo-wheeled vehiclesmaynotprovideenoughforce todeploythesideandcurtainairbags.

Non-activationofsideandcurtainair bag \*

Thesideandcurtainairbagswillnot normallyinflateinthefollowingcases:

- Collisionfromtherear.

- Collisionfromthefront,butitmay deploythefrontairbags.

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▼ConstantMonitoring

The following components of the airbag systems are monitored by diagnostic system:

• SASunit
• Frontairbagsensor
• Airbagmodules
• Sidecrashsensor *
  • Frontseatbeltpretensioners
• Relatedwiring
• Driverseatslidepositionsensor
  • Frontpassengerseatweightsensors
• Driverandfrontpassengerseatbelt buckleswitches

The diagnostic module continuously monitor the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven.

▼AirBag/FrontSeatBelt PretensionerSystemWarning Light

If the airbag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

Asystemmalfunctionisindicatedwhen thewarninglightconstantlyflashes, illuminatesordoesn'tilluminateatall whenthecignitionswitchisturnedtothe ONposition.Ifanyofthescoccur,consult anAuthorizedMazdaDealerassoonas possible.Thesystemmaynotworkinan accident.

WARNING

Self-Servicingthe AirBag/ PretensionerSystems: Self-servicingortamperingwiththe systemsisdangerous.Anairbag/ pretensionercouldaccidentally activateorbecomedisabled.This couldcauseseriosinjuries.Never tamperwiththesystemsandalways havean.AuthorizedMazdaDealer performallservicingandrepairs.

▼ Maintenance

Theairbagsystemsdonotrequireregular maintenance. Butifanyofthefollowing occurs, takeyourvehicletoan Authorized MazdaDealerassoonaspossible:

• Theairbagsystemwarninglight flashes.
• Theairbagsystemwarninglight remainsilluminated.
- Theairbagsystemwarninglightdocs notilluminatewhenthecignitionswitch isturnedtotheONposition.
• Theairbagsinflate.

- Frontpassengerairbagdeactivation indicatorlightdoesnotilluminate whentheignitionswitchisturnedto theONpositionordoesnotilluminate asindicatedinthecchart. Formore detailsaboutthisindicatorlightand thischart, refer to "Frontpassenger seatweightsensors(page2-52)".

WARNING

DamagedAirBagSystem Components: Drivingwithdamagedairbagsystem componentsisdangerous.Acollision, evenonenotstrongenoughtoinflate theairbags,coulddamagethesystem components.Iftherewasasubsequent collision,adamagedcomponent wouldnotinflatetheairbags.Always haveanAuthorizedMazdaDealer inspecttheairbagsystemsaftera collision.

RemovingInteriorParts: Removinganycomponentssuchasthe frontseats(ifsideairbagsare equipped),frontdashboard,the steeringwheelpartsonthefront andrearwindowpillarsandalongthe roofedge,containingairbagpartsor sensorsisdangerous.Theseparts containessentialairbagcomponents.Theairbagcouldaccidentallyactivate andcauseseriousinjuries.Always haveanAuthorizedMazdaDealer removetheseparts.

WARNING

AirBagDisposal:

Improperdisposalofanairbagora vehiclewithliveairbagsinitcanbe extremelydangerous.Unlessalsafety proceduresarefollowed,injurycan result.AskanAuthorizedMazda Dealerhowtosafelydisposeofanair bagorhowtoscrapapanairbag equippedvehicle.

NOTE

If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiringsystem for the supplementary restraintsystem modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to "Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)" (page 9-2).

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Explanation of basic operations and controls: opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

DoorsandLocks....3-2

Keys....3-2

KeylessEntrySystem....3-3

DoorLocks....3-7

Hatch(5-Door)....3-10

Liftgate(SportWagon)....3-12

TrunkLid(Sedan)....3-18

Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever(Sedan)....3-21

PowerWindows....3-22

Fuel-FillerLidandCap....3-24

Hood....3-26

Moonroof ^* 3-27

SecuritySystem....3-29

ImmobilizerSystem....3-29

Theft-DeterrentSystem * 3-32

SteeringWheelandMirrors....3-34

Steering Wheel....3-34

Mirrors....3-34

Keys

WARNING

KeysandChildren:

Leavingchildreninavehiclewiththe keyisdangerous. Thiscouldresultin someonebeingbadlyinjuredoreven killed. Theycouldplaywithpower windowsorothercontrols,oreven makethevehiclemove.Don'tleavethe keysinyourvehiclewithchildrenand keeptheminaplacewhereyour childrenwillnotfindorplaywith them.

NOTE

RefertoImmobilizerSystem(page 3-29)forinformationregardingkeys andenginestartingonvehicles equippedwiththeimmobilizersystem.

YourMazdahastwokindsofkeys.

-Master key (Black)

- Valet key (Gray)

Key code number plate

Here'swhatthekeysareusedfor:

LockOperatesMasterkeyValetkey
Ignitionswitchandsteeringcolumnlock	YesYes
Driver'sdoorYesYes
GlovcboxYcsNo
TrunklidYesNo

If you must leave your vehicle with another person, such as a parking attendant, protect items by locking the glove box and trunk lid with the master key. Keep that key and give the other person only the valet key.

Acodenumberisstampedontheplate attachedtothekeyset;detachthisplate andstorecitinasafeplace(notinthe vehicle)foruseifyouneedtomakea replacementkey.

Alsowritedownthecodenumberand keepitinanothersafeandhandyplace, butnotinthevehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.

KeylessEntrySystem

Thissystemlocksandunlocksthedoors andthehatch/liftgate,andopensthe trunk.

Itcanalsohelpyousignalforattentionin anemergency.

Pressthebuttonslowlyandaccurately.

CAUTION

Toavoiddamagetothetransmitter,do not:

• Dropit.
• Getitwet.
• Disassembleit.
• Exposeittoheatorsunlight.

NOTE

• Thekeylessentrysystemisdesigned tooperateuptoabout2.5m(8ft) fromthecenterofthevehicle, but thismayvaryduetolocal conditions.
• Thesystemdoesn'toperatewhenthe ignitionswitchisintheONposition.
• If the transmitter does not operate when pressing a button or the operation range becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-5).
  • Additionaltransmitterscanbe obtainedatanAuthorizedMazda Dealer. Upto3transmitterscanbe usedwiththekeylessentrysystem pervehicle. Bringalltransmittersto anAuthorizedMazdaDealerwhen theelectroniccodesneedtobereset.

▼Transmitter

Sedan

Panic button Lock button Unlock button Trunk button

5-Door/SportWagon

Lock button Unlock button Panic button

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NOTE

• (U.S.A.)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicem may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicem must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• (CANADA)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTE

If the lock and unlock buttons are pressed sequentially, the hazard warning lights may not flash correctly.

Lockbutton

Tolockthedoorsandthehatch/liftgate, pressthelockbuttonandthehazard warninglightswillflashonce.

To confirm that all the doors and the hatch/liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound and the hazard warning light will flash once.

NOTE

• Alldoorsandthchatch/liftgate cannotbelockedwhenanydooris openandthekeyisintheignition switch.
• Confirm that all the doors and the hatch/lift gate are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click.

Unlockbutton

Tounlockthedriver'sdoor, press the unlockbutton and the hazard warning lightswillflashtwice.

Tounlockallthedoorsandthehatch/liftgate,presstheunlockbuttonagain within5secondsandthehazardwarning lightswillflashtwice.

NOTE

Afterunlockingwiththetransmitter,all doorsandthehatch/liftgatewill automaticallylockifoneofthedoorsor thehatch/liftgateisnotopenedwithin about30seconds.

Trunkbutton

Toopenthetrunk, pressthetrunkbutton.

NOTE

The trunk button is disabled when the glovebox-mounted trunk lid release lock-out button is in the OFF position. Referto Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Outonpage 3-20.

Panicbutton

Youcanusethepanicbuttontoturnon thealarm,whichallowsyoutosignalfor attentioninanemergency.

NOTE

Thealarmwillworkwhetheranydoor isopenorclosed.

Turningonthealarm

Pressingthepanicbuttononcewilltrigger thealarmforabout2minutesand30 seconds,andthefollowingwilloccur:

• Thehornsoundsintermittently.
- Thechazardwarninglightsflash.

Turningoffthealarm

Pressanybuttononthetransmitter.

▼TransmitterMaintenance

CAUTION

• Makesurethebatteryisinstalled with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.
• Whenreplacingthebattery, be carefulnottobendthelectrical terminalsorgetoilonthem. Alsobe carefulnottogetdirtinthe transmitterasitcouldbedamaged.
• Thereisthedangerofexplosionif thebatteryisnotcorrectlyreplaced.
• Replaceonlywiththesametype battery(CR2025orequivalent).
• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccording tothefollowinginstructions.
  • Insulatetheplusandminus terminalsofthebatteryusing cellophaneorequivalenttape.
• Neverdisassemble.
• Neverthrowthebatteryintofire and/orwater.
• Neverdeformorcrush.

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Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Insertasmallscrewdriverintotheslot and gentlypryopenthetransmitter.

Slot Back cover

1. Presstheportionofthebattery indicatedbyAandremovethebattery.

1. Installanewbattery(CR2025or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole (+) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the battery.

Back cover B Front cover Front of holder

1. Alignthefrontandbackcoversand snapthetransmittershut.

▼Service

If you have a problem with the key less entry system, consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitter to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for are replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter in operative.

CAUTION

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment.

DoorLocks

WARNING

UnattendedChildrenandPets: Leavingachildorananimal unattendedinaparkedvehicleis dangerous.Inhotweather, temperaturesinsideavehiclecan becomehighenoughtocausebrain damageorevendeath.Alwaystakeall childrenandanimalswithyouor leavearesponsiblepersonwiththem.

KeysandChildren: Leavingchildreninavehiclewiththe keyisdangerous. Thiscouldresultin someonebeingbadlyinjuredoreven killed. Theycouldplaywithpower windowsorothercontrols,oreven makethevehiclemove.Don'tleavethe keysinyourvehiclewithchildrenand keeptheminaplacewhereyour childrenwillnotfindorplaywith them.

UnlockedDoors: Unlockeddoorsinamovingvehicle aredangerous.Passengerscanfallout ifadoorisaccidentallyopenedand canmoreeasilybethrownoutinan accident.Sokeepalldoorslocked whendriving.

NOTE

Alwaysremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,closcallwindows,and lockalldoorsandthetrunklid/liftgate/hatchwhenleavingyourvehicle unattended.Thisdiscouragesintruders andthieves.

▼Locking, UnlockingwithKey

Thedriver'sdoorcanbelocked/unlocked withthekey. Turnthekeytowardthefronttounlock, towardthebacktolock.

Unlock Lock

▼Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter

The doorscan belocked/unlocked by operating the key less entry system transmitter, referto key less entry system (page 3-3).

▼Locking, UnlockingwithDoor-LockKnob

Tolockanydoorfromtheinside, push the door-lockknob.

Tounlock, pullitout.

This does not operate the other door locks.

Lock Unlock

Tolockanydoorwiththedoor-lockknob fromtheoutside,pushthedoor-lockknob tothelockpositionandclosethedoor. Thisdoesnotoperatetheotherdoor locks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

- Lockoutpreventionkeepsyoufrom lockingthedriver'sdoorwiththekey intheignitionswitchatACCor LOCK.

If you try to lock the driver's door when the key is in the ignition switch and any door is open, the door lock immediately unlocks.

- Whenlockingthedoorsthisway, be carefulnottoleavethekeyinsidethe vehicle.

▼PowerDoorLocks

NOTE

Alldoorsandthehatch/liftgatecannot belockedwhenanydoorisopenand thekeyisintheignitionswitch.

Locking, unlockingwithkey

Alldoorsandthehatch/liftgatelock automaticallywhenthedriver'sdooris lockedwiththekey. Alldoorsandthe hatch/liftgateunlockwhenthedriver's doorisunlockedandthekeyisheldinthe unlockpositionassecondlonger.

Unlock Lock

NOTE

Holdingthekeyinthecunlocked positioninthedriver'sdoorlockfor aboutasecondunlocksalldoorsand thehatch/liftgate. Tounlockonlythe driver'sdoor,insertthekeyintothe driver'sdoorlockandturnthekey brieflytothecunlockpositionandthen immediatelyreturnitotheccenter position.

Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch

Alldoorsandthehatch/liftgatelock automaticallywhenLOCKispushed. Theyallunlockwhentheunmarkedpart ofthedoor-lockswitchispushed.

Unlock Lock

▼RearDoorChildSafetyLocks

Theselocksarcintendedtohelpprevent childrenfromaccidentallyopeningthe reardoors.Usethembothwhenevera childridesinthevehicle.

If you slid the child's safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only by lifting the outside handle.

Lock Unlock

Hatch(5-Door)

WARNING

OpenHatchandExhaustGas: Exhaustgasinthecabinofvehicle isdangerous. ThisgascontainsCO (carbonmonoxide), whichiscolorless, odorless,andhighlypoisonous. If inhaled, itcancauselossof consciousnessanddeath. Because exhaustgascangetintothecabin throughanopenhatch, keepthehatch closedwhendriving.

▼Locking, UnlockingwithKey

Thehatchcanbelocked/unlockedby insertingthekeyintothedriver'sdoorkey slot,refertoPowerDoorLocks(page 3-8).

▼Locking, Unlockingwith Transmitter

The hatchcanbelocked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, referto Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).

▼Locking, UnlockingwithDoor-LockSwitch

The hatchcanbelocked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch, referto PowerDoorLocks(page3-8).

▼OpeningandClosingtheHatch

Toopenthchatch, pulluponthehandle.

Diagram showing a shoe component with an inset close-up of the shoe's side panel, likely illustrating a car interior or safety inspection.

NOTE

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and the hatch cannot be unlocked, perform the following manual procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it:

1. Removethecapontheinterior surfaceofthehatchwithaflathead screwdriver.

Cap

1. Turnthelevertotherighttounlock thehatch.

Afterperforming this emergency measure, havethevehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Toclose, use both hand stop push the hatch down until the lock snap shut. Donot slamit. Pull up on the hatch to make sure it is secure.

▼LuggageStrap

Theluggagecompartmentcanbe accessedbyopeningthehatchwhenthe strapsareattachedtothesidesofthe hatch.

Diagram showing a car interior with a strap and directional arrow, labeled 'Strap'

▼LuggageCompartmentCover

WARNING

PlacingCargoontheCover: Placingluggageorothercargoontop oftheluggageecompartmentcoveris dangerous. Duringsuddenbrakingor acollision, thecargocouldbecomea projectilethatcouldhitandinjure someone. Don'tplaceanythingontop ofthecover.

Thiscovercanberemovedformore room. Todothis, justunfastenthestraps; thenliftandpullitout.

Diagram showing car interior components with arrows indicating movement or force, including a magnified inset of a ramp mechanism.

Liftgate(SportWagon)

WARNING

OpenLiftgateandExhaustGas: Exhaustgasinthecabinofvehicle isdangerous. Anopenliftgateina movingvehiclewillcauseexhaustgas tobedrawnintothecabin. Thisgas containsCO(carbonmonoxide), whichiscolorless,odorless,and highlypoisonous,anditcancause lossofconsciousnessanddeath. Moreover,anopenliftgatecouldcause occupantstofalloutinanaccident. Donotdrivewiththeliftgateopen.

▼Locking, UnlockingwithKey

Theliftgatecanbelocked/unlockedby insertingthekeyintothedriver'sdoorkey slot,refertoPowerDoorLocks(page 3-8).

▼Locking, Unlockingwith Transmitter

Theliftgatecanbelocked/unlockedby operatingthekeylessentrysystem transmitter,refertoKeylessEntrySystem (page3-3).

▼Locking, UnlockingwithDoor-LockSwitch

Theliftgatecanbelocked/unlockedby operatingthedoor-lockswitch, referto PowerDoorLocks(page3-8).

▼OpeningandClosingtheLiftgate

Openingtheliftgate

Pulluponthchandle.

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NOTE

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and the lift gate cannot be unlocked, perform the following manual procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it:

1. Removethecapontheinterior surfaceoftheliftgatewithaflathead screwdriver.

Cap

1. Turnthelevertotherighttounlock theliftgate.

Afterperforming this emergency measure, havethevehicleinspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealerassoonas possible.

Closingtheliftgate

Usebothhandstopushtheliftgatedown untilthelocksnapsshut.Donotslamit. Pullupontheliftgatctomakesurcitis secure.

▼LuggageCompartmentCover

Usetheluggageccompartmentcoverto concealcargoorluggage.

WARNING

PlacingCargoontheCover: Placingluggageorothercargoontop oftheluggagecompartmentcoveris dangerous.Duringsuddenbrakingor acollision,thecargocouldbecomea projectilethatcouldhitandinjure someone.Don'tplaceanythingontop ofthecover.

CAUTION

Makesuretheluggagecompartment coverisfirmlysecured. If it is not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengager resulting in injury.

Installingthecover

1. Settheleftendoftheretainerbarinto thenotchontheleftsideoftheluggage compartment.

Notch Retainer bar

1. Settherightside of theretainer bar ontotheretainer loop on therightside of the luggage compartment.

Retainer loop

1. Slowlypulloutthecovertowardsyou andinsertthecoverendsintothehook retainersattherearofthevehicle.

Hook retainer

Removingthecover

1. Removethecoverendsfromthehook retainersandslowlyrollupthecover.

NOTE

Tofullyretractandprotectthecover, guidethecoverallthewayintothe retainer.

Tab

1. Pressandholdthebuttonontheright sideoftheretainerbarandliftthebar.

Button

1. Removetheleftendoftheretainerbar fromthenotch.

▼LuggageCompartmentNet

Theluggagecompartmentnetcanbeused asacompartmentseparatorortokeep animalsintheback.

CAUTION

Makesurethenetisfirmlysecured. If it is not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengageresulting in injury.

NOTE

Thewidthofthenetanchorscanbe shortenedbypushingbothsides inward.

Net anchor

Dividingtheluggagecompartment fromtherearseat

WARNING

UsingtheLuggageCompartmentNet toSecureCargo:

Usingtheluggagecompartmentnetto secureobjectsintheluggage compartmentortherearseatareais dangerous. Theluggagecompartment netisnotdesignedtoholdobjectsin placethatcouldflyforwardina frontalcollision. Unsecuredobjects thatarethrownaroundtheinsideof thevehiclecouldcauseinjuryto occupants. Thisisparticularlytruefor objectsstackedabovetheseatback level. Neverstackobjectsabovethe seatbacklevel. Iftheluggage compartmentisdividedfromtherear seat,pulltheluggagecompartment coveroverthecargointheluggage compartment.

Toinstallthenet:

1. Installtheretainerbarintheluggage compartment.

2. Slowlypulloutthenetintheupward direction, inserttheleftandrightnet anchorsintotheceilingretainers, and slidethemtothepositionindicated in thefigure.

Net Net anchor

Toremovethenet:

1. Lifthenetslightlyanddisengagethe anchorsfromtheceilingretainers.

2. Slowlylowerandsupportthenetasit rollsupintotheretainerbar.

CAUTION

Whendisengagingthenetanchors, hold thetopofthenetfirmlyinyourhand. If youlosecontrolofthenet, it will automaticallyrollupinanuncontrolled mannerandcouldcauseinjury.

Dividingtheluggagecompartment fromthefrontseats

WARNING

UsingtheLuggageCompartmentNet toSecureCargo:

Usingtheluggagecompartmentnetto secureobjectsintheluggage compartmentortherearseatareas dangerous. Theluggagecompartment netisnotdesignedtoholdobjectsin placethatcouldflyforwardina frontalcollision. Unsecuredobjects thatarethrownaroundtheinsideof thevehiclecouldcauseinjuryto occupants. Thisisparticularlytruefor objectsstackedabovetheseatback level. Neverstackobjectsabovethe seatbacklevel. Iftheluggage compartmentisdividedfromtherear seat, pulltheluggagecompartment coveroverthecargointheluggage compartment.

CAUTION

Movingtherearseatbackswiththe retainerbarmountedcouldscratchhe interiorofthevehicle. Theretainerbar mustberemovedfromthebackofthe seatbacksbeforcraisingtheseatbacks.

Toinstallthenet:

1. Folddowntherearseatback. (page 2-12)

2. Removetheretainerbarfromtherear seatbackposition.

3. Inserttheretainerbaranchorsintothe leftsideofeachrearseatbackretainer (backoftheseatback).

Retainer bar Rear scat Retainer

4.Slidetheretainerbarinthedirection indicatedinthefigure,andengagethe anchorsintotheseatbackretainers.

Retainer bar

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1. Slowlypulloutthenetintheupward direction, inserttheleftandrightnet anchorsintotheceilingretainers, and slidethemtothepositionindicated in thefigure.

Net Anchor

Toremovethenet:

1. Lifthenetslightlyanddisengagethe netanchorsfromtheceilingretainers.
   2.Slowlylowerandsupportthenctasit rollsupintotheretainerbar.
2. Removetheretainerbarinthereverse orderofinstallation.

CAUTION

Whendisengagingthenetanchors, hold thetopofthenetfirmlyinyourhand. If youlosecontrolofthenet, it will automatically rollupinanuncontrolled manner and could cause injury.

TrunkLid(Sedan)

⚠ WARNING

Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause lossof consciousness and death. Because exhaust gas can get into the cabin through anopentrunk, keep the trunk closed when driving.

▼OpeningandClosingtheTrunk

WARNING

Open Trunk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the key's dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb insideresulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Closet the trunk lid, lock the rearse at backs and donotallow children to play inside the vehicle.

UnattendedChildrenandPets: Leavingchildrenoranimals unattendedinaparkedvehicleis dangerous.Babiesleftsleepingand kidswholockthemselvesincarsor trunkscandieveryquicklyfromheat prostration.Don'tleaveyourchildren orpetsaloneinacaratanytime. Don'tleavethecar,therearfolding seatsorthetrunkunlocked.Always keepthecarfrombeingatempting placetoplaybylockingrearseats, doorsandthetrunk,andkeepingthe keyswherechildrenwon'tplaywith them.

CAUTION

Forvehiclesequippedwitharear spoiler, donotliftthetrunklidbythe spoiler. Liftingupthetrunklidbythe rearspoilercouldcauseddamagctothe rearspoilerandthetrunklid.

Openingthetrunklidwiththe

transmitter

The trunklide can be opened by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-3).

Openingthetrunklidwiththeremote releascbutton

Pushthereleasebutton.

Interior view of a car showing a vehicle inside the dashboard with a close-up of its internal components (no text or symbols visible)

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Closingthetrunklid

Usebothhandstopushthetrunkliddown untilthelocksnapsshut.Donotslamit. Pulluponthetrunklidtomakesureitis secure.

▼Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out

Asanaddedsecurityfeature,theremote releasemaybecanceledtoprevent anyonefromopeningthetrunkwithout themasterkey.

With the switch in the OFF position, the remotetrunklid release cannot be operated.

OFF position TRUNK OPENER OFF ON ON ON position TRUNK OPENER OFF ON

WiththeswitchintheONposition, the remotetrunklidreleasecanbeoperated.

▼TrunkLight

The trunklightisonwhenthelidisopen andoffwhenit'sclosed.

Line drawing of a car front bumper with a close-up inset showing the side panel (no text or symbols)

NOTE

Topreventthebatteryfrombeing discharged, donotleavethetrunkopen foralongperiodwhentheengineisnot running.

InsideTrunkReleaseSlide Lever(Sedan)

Yourvehicleisequippedwithaninside trunkreleaseslideleverthatprovides a meansofescapeforchildrenandadultsin theeventtheybecomelockedinsidethe trunk.

Nomatterhowcarefuladultsmightbe withkeysandlockingtheircars,parents shouldbeawarethatchildrenmaybe temptedtoplayaroundvehiclesanduse thetrunkasahidingplace.

Adultsareadvisedtofamiliarize themselveswiththeoperationand locationoftheinsidetrunkreleaseslide leversothatallchildrencanbetoldabout itinanappropriateway,keepinginmind thatmostvehiclesdon'thavesuchlevers.

WARNING

Open Trunk Lid and Children:

Leavingthetrunklidopenorleaving childreninthevehiclewiththekeysis dangerous. Childrencouldopenthe trunklidandclimbinsideresultingin possibleinjuryordeathfromheat exposure. Closethetrunklid,lockthe rearseatbacksandonotallow childrentoplayinsidethevehicle.

UnattendedChildrenandPets:

Leavingchildrenoranimals unattendedinaparkedvehicleis dangerous. Babiesleftsleepingand kidswholockthemselvesincarsor trunkscandieveryquicklyfromheat prostration.Don'tleaveyourchildren orpetsaloneinacaratanytime. Don't'leavethecar,therearfolding seatsorthetrunkunlocked.Always keepthecarfrombeingatempting placetoplaybylockingrearseats, doorsandthetrunk,andkeepingthe keyswherechildrenwon'tplaywith them.

▼OpeningtheTrunkLidfromthe Inside

Slidetheilluminatedinsidetrunkrelease slideleverinthedirectionofthearrow. Theleverismadeofmaterialthatwill glowforhoursinthedarknessofthe trunkfollowingabriefexposure to ambientlight.

Theinsidetrunkreleaseslideleveris locatedontheinsideofthetrunklid.

Diagram showing car intake with a 'OPEN' switch and directional arrows, likely indicating vehicle control or navigation.

PowerWindows

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON positionforthepowerwindowsto operate.

WARNING

ClosingPowerWindows:
Closingpowerwindowsare
dangerous.Aperson'shands,head,or
evenneckcouldbecaughtbythe
windowandresultinseriousinjuryor
evendeath.
Thiswarningappliesespeciallyto
children.Makesuretheopeningis
clearbeforeclosingawindow.

ChildrenandPowerWindows: Leavingthepowerwindowswitches unlockedwhilechildrenareinthe vehicleisdangerous.Powerwindow switchesatarenotlockedwiththe powerwindowlockswitchwouldallow childrentooperatepowerwindows unintentionallywhichcouldresultin seriousinjuryifachild'shands,head orneckbecomescaughtbythe window.Alwayslockallpassenger powerwindowswiththepower windowlockswitchonthedriver's sidewhilechildrenareinthevehicle, andneverallowchildrentoplaywith powerwindowswitches.

CAUTION

Topreventburningoutthefuseand damagingthepowerwindowsystem, don'topenorclosemorethanthree windowsatonce.

▼OperatingtheDriver'sSide PowerWindow

Manualopening/closing

Toopenthewindowtothedesired position, lightlyholddowntheswitch. Toclosethewindowtothedesired position, lightlypulluptheswitch.

Left front window Close Open

Auto-opening

Tofullyopenthewindowautomatically, presstheswitchcompletelydown.

Tostopthewindowpartway, lightlypull uptheswitchandthenreleaseit.

Engine-offpowerwindowoperation

Thepowerwindowcanbeoperatedabout 40secondsafterthecignitionswitchis turnedfromtheONpositiontotheACC, LOCKpositionorkeyoutofignitionwith alldoorsclosed.Ifanyfrontdoors opened,thepowerwindowwillbe inoperable.

▼OperatingthePassengerPower Windows

Thepowerwindowsmaybeoperated whenthepowerwindowlockswitchon thedriver'sdoorisintheunlocked position.

The passenger windows may be opened for closed by the power window master control switches on the driver's door.

Left rear window Right front window Right rear window

Toopenthewindowtothedesired position,holddowntheswitch. Toclosethewindowtothedesired position,pulluptheswitch.

Close Open

Engine-offpowerwindowoperation

Thepowerwindowcanbeoperatedabout 40secondsaftertheignitionswitchis turnedfromtheONpositiontotheACC, LOCKpositionorkeyoutofignitionwith alldoorsclosed.Ifanyfrontdooris opened,thepowerwindowwillbe inoperable.

▼PowerWindowLockSwitch

Withthelockswitchintheunlocked position, allpowerwindowsoneachdoor canbeoperated.

With the lock switch in the clocked position, only the driver's side power window can be operated.

Locked position Unlocked position

WARNING

UnintentionalWindowOperation: Unintentionalwindowoperationis dangerous. A person's hands, head, or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury. Unless a passenger needstooerate window, keep the power window lock switch in the locked position.

Fuel-FillerLidandCap

WARNING

FuelSpray:

Fuelsprayisdangerous. Fuelcan burnskinandeyesandcauseillnessif ingested. Fuelsprayisreleasedwhen thereispressureinthefueltank and thefuelcapsisremovedtooquickly. Whenremovingthefuelcap, loosen thecapslightlyandwaitforany hissingtostop. Thenremoveit.

FuelVapor:

Fuelvaporisdangerous. It could be ignited by sparksor flames causing serious burns and injuries. Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keeps sparks and flames away from the fillerneck. Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel fillercapornotusing a fuelfillercapmay result infuelleak, which could result in serious burns or death in an accident.

CAUTION

AlwaysuseonlyagenuineMazdafuel caporanapprovedequivalent, availableatanAuthorizedMazda Dealer. Thewrongcapcanresultina seriousmalfunctionofthefueland emissioncontrolsystems. Itmayalso causethecheckenginelightinthe instrumentclustertoilluminate.

▼Fuel-FillerLid

Toopen, pulluptheremotefuel-fillerlid release.

Remote fuel-filler lid release

▼Fuel-FillerCap

Toremovethefillercap,turnit counterclockwise.

Toclosethefillercap, turnitclockwise untilclicks.

Open Close

CAUTION

Makesurethefuel-fillercapis tightenedsecrely.Thecheckengine lightmayilluminateonwhenthecap isn'tightenedsecurely.Ifthelight remainson(evenafteryouhave tightenedthecapsecrely,driven,and restartedtheengineseveraltimes),it mayindicatecadifferentproblem. Contactan Authorized MazdaDealeras soonaspossible.

Hood

WARNING

ClosedandSecurelyLockedHood:
Ahoodthatisnotclosedandsecurely lockedisdangerousasitcouldfly openwhilethevehicleismovingand blockthedriver'svisionwhichcould resultinaseriousaccident. Always checkthatthehoodisclosed and securelylocked.

▼OpeningtheHood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

Line drawing of a car interior showing the dashboard and seat area with a small directional arrow pointing to the door (no text or symbols)

2.Slidethehoodlatchtotherightandlift thehood.

Line drawing of a car interior showing a person moving toward the window with an upward arrow (no text or symbols)

1. Usethesupportrodtoholdthehood open.

Support rod Clip

▼ClosingtheHood

1. Checkunderthehoodareatomake certainallfillercapsareinplace and allooseitems(e.g.tools,oil containers,etc.)havebeenremoved.

2. Insert the support rodin its clip while holding up the hood. Verify that the support dissecured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Closethehoodsothatitlockssecurely.

Moonroof\*

Themoonroofcanbeopenedorclosed electricallyonlywhentheignitionswitch isintheONposition.

Slide switch Tilt switch

WARNING

ExtendingtheHeaderArmsThrough theMoonroof:

Extendingthehead,arms,orother partsofthebodythroughthe moonroofisdangerous. Theheader armscouldhitsomethingwhilethe vehicleismoving. Thiscouldcause deathorseriousinjury.Don'tlet passengersstanduporextend anythingthroughtheopenmoonroof whilethevehicleismoving.

ClosingtheMoonroof: Aclosingmoonroofisdangerous. The hands,head,orevenneckofaperson —especiallyachild—couldbecaught initasitcloses,causingseriousinjury orevendeath.Makesuretheopening isclearbeforeclosingthemoonroof.

NOTE

AfterwashingyourMazdaoraftera rain,wipethewateroffthemoonroof beforeoperatingittoavoidwater penetrationwhichcouldcauserustand waterdamagetoyourheadliner.

▼TiltOperation

Therearofthemoonroofcanbetilted opentoprovidemoreventilation.

Totilt, pushtherearofthetiltswitch.

Toclose, pushthefrontofthetiltswitch.

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DoorsandLocks

▼SlideOperation

Toopentoanyposition, presstherecarof theslideswitch.

Toclose, pressthefrontoftheslide switch.

Sunshade

Thesunshadecanbeopenedandclosed byhand.

Thesunshadeopensautomaticallywhen themoonroofisopened,butmustbe closedbyhand.

Sunshade

CAUTION

Thesunshadedoesn'ttilt. To avoid damagingthesunshade, don'tpushup onit.

ImmobilizerSystem

Theimmobilizersystemallowstheengine tostartonlywithakeythesystem recognizes.

If someone attemptstostarttheengine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.

CAUTION

• Changesormodificationsnot expresslyapprovedbytheparty responsibleforcompliancecould voidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate theequipment.
  • Toavoiddamagetothekey, donot:

• Dropthekey.

• Getthekeywet.
• Exposethckeytoanykindof magneticfield.
• Exposethekeytohigh temperaturesonplacessuchasthe dashboardorhood,underdirect sunlight.

CAUTION

When starting the enginedonotallow the following, astheengincmay not start duetothe electronic signal from the ignitionkeynotbeingtransmitted correctly.

• Akeyringrestsonthekeygrip.

• Metalpartsofotherkeysormetal objectstouchthekeygrip.

- Sparekeysorkeysforothervehicles equippedwithanimmobilizer systemtouchorcomencarthekey grip.

• Devicesforelectroniepurchases,or securitypassagetouchorcomenear thekey.

NOTE

• (U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicem may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicem must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• (CANADA) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

▼Operation

Arming

Thesystemisarmedwhentheignition switchisturnedfromtheONtotheACC position.

The security indicator light in the instrument panelflashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming

Thesystemisdisarmedwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheONpositionwith thecorrectignitionkey. Thesecurityindicatorlightilluminatesfor about3secondsandgoesout.

If theenginedoesn't start with the correct ignition key, and these security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have camal function. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

• If these security indicator light comes on and stay on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start.
• SignalsfromaTVorradiostation,or fromatransceiveroramobile telephone,couldinterfcrewithyour immobilizersystem.Ifyouareusing theproperkeyandyoureginefails tostart,checkthesecurity indicator light.1fitisflashing,removethe ignitionkeyandwait2seconds or more,thcnreinscritandtrystarting theengineagain.Ifitdoesn'tstart after3ormoretries,contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.
• If thesecurity indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't shutoff the engine. Gotoan Authorized Mazda Dealcrand have it checked. If you shutoff the engine while the light is flashing you won't be able to restart it.
• Sincetheelectroniccodesarereset whenrepairingtheimmobilizer system, thekeysareneeded. Bring alltheexistingkeystoanAuthorized MazdaDealer.

▼Maintenance

If you have a problem with the immobilizersystemorthokey, consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

• Thekeyscarryauniquecelectronic code.Forthisreason,andtoassure yoursafety,obtainingreplacement keyrequiressomewaitingtime. Theyareonlyavailablethroughan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.
  • Alwayskeepasparekey,incaseone islost.Ifakeyislost,contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealerassoonas possible.
• Ifyouloseakey,anAuthorized MazdaDealerwillresetthe electroniccodesofyourremaining keysandimmobilizersystem.Bring alltheremainingkeystoan AuthorizedMazdaAdalertoreset. Startingthevehiclewithakeythat hasnotbeenresetisnotpossible.

▼ModificationandAdd-On Equipment

Mazdacannotguaranteetheimmobilizer system'soperationifthesystemhasbeen modifiedorifanyadd-onequipmenthas beeninstalledtoit.

CAUTION

To avoid damagetoyour vehicle, do not modify the systemor install any add-one equipment to it.

Theft-DeterrentSystem \*

Theoptionaltheft-deterrentsystemis designedtopreventyourvehicleorits contentsfrombeingstolenwhenallthe doors,hood,andtrunklid/liftgate/hatch arelocked.

If forcibleentryisattempted, the system soundsthehornandflashesthehazard warninglights.

NOTE

• Thetheft-deterrentsystemoperates withthekeyorthekeylessentry systemtransmitter.
• Thesystemwillnotfunctionunless itisproperlyarmed.Toproperly securethevehicle,alwaysmakesure allthewindowsarecompletely closedandalldoorsandthetrunk lid/liftgate/hatcharelockedbefore leavingthevehicle.Rememberto takeyourkeyandtransmitter.

▼Operation

Systemtriggeringconditions

Thehornsoundsintermittentlyandthe hazardwarninglightsflashforabout3 minuteswhenthesystemistriggeredby anyoneofthefollowing:

• Forcingopenadoor,thehoodorthe trunklid/liftgate/hatch.
• Openingadoor,thehoodorthetrunk lidbyoperatinganinsidedoor-lock knob,thehoodreleasehandleorthe trunklidreleasebutton.

If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until door is unlocked orthotrunklid is opened with the key or with the transmitter.

▼HowtoArmtheSystem

1. Removethekeyfromtheignition switch.
   2.Closethehood. Then close and lock all doors and the trunk lid/lift gate/hatch from the outside using the key or press the lock button on your key less entry system transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash on the to indicate that the system is armed.
   The following method will also arm the theft-deterrent system: Closethehood and the trunk lid/ liftgate/hatch. Press the area on the door-lock switch marked "LOCK" once. Closealdoors.

NOTE

Lockingthedoorswiththeinsidedoor-lockknobwillnotarmthesystem.

▼ToTurnoffanArmedSystem

Anarmedsystemcanbeturnedoffbyany oneofthefollowingmethods:

• Unlockadoorwiththekey.
• Presstheunlockbuttononthekeyless entrysystemtransmitter.
• Insertthekeyintotheignitionswitch andturnittotheONposition.

Thehazardwarninglightswillflashtwice toindicatethatthesystemisturnedoff.

NOTE

The trunklidcanbeopenedwiththe keyorthetransmitterevenwhenthe systemisarmed.Thealarmwillnot comeonandthesystemwillremain armed.

▼ToStopanAlarm

Atriggeredalarmcanbeturnedoffby anyoneofthefollowingmethods:

• Unlockadoorwiththekey.
  • Openthetrunklidwiththekey.
• Presstheunlockbuttonorthetrunk buttononthekeylessentrysystem transmitter.

NOTE

If you have any problem with the theft-deterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼Theft-DeterrentLabels

Labelsindicatingthatyourvehicleis equippedwithaTheft-DeterrentSystem areintheglovebox.

Mazdarecommendsthatyouaffixthemto thelowerrearcornerofthefrontdoor windows.

SteeringWheel

WARNING

AdjustingtheSteeringWheel: Adjustingthesteeringwheelwhilethe vehicleismovingisdangerous. Movingitcanveryeasilycausethe drivertoabruptlyturnitotheleftor right. Thiscanleadtolossofcontrol oranaccident. Neveradjustthe steeringwheelwhilethevehicleis moving.

▼SteeringWheelAdjustment

Tochangetheangleorlengthofthe steeringwheel:

1. Stop the vehicle, pulldownthelock release lever underthesteering column.

Lock release lever

1. Tiltthesteeringwheeland/oradjustthe steeringcolumnlengthtothedesired positions, pushtheleveruptolock the column.
2. Pushthewheelupanddowntobe certainit'slockedbeforedriving.

Mirrors

▼OutsideMirrors

Checkthemirrors'anglesbeforedriving.

WARNING

ConvexMirror(PassengerSide): Changinglaneswithouttakinginto accounttheactualdistanceofthe vehicleintheconvexmirroris dangerous. Youcouldhaveaserious accident. Whatyouseeintheconvex mirroriscloserthanitappears. Be suretolookoveryourshoulderbefore changinglanes.

Powercontrolmirror

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheACC orONposition.

Toadjust:

1. Presstheleftorrightsideofthe selectorswitchtochoosetheleftor rightsidemirror.
2. Depressthemirrorswitchinthe appropriatedirection.

Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror switch

SteeringWheelandMirrors

Afteradjustingthemirror,lockthecontrol byplacingtheselectorswitchinthe middleposition.

Mirrordefroster \*

Toturnonthemirrordefrosters,turnthe ignitionswitchtotheONpositionand pushtherearwindowdefrosterswitch (page5-42).

▼RearviewMirror

WARNING

BlockedView:

Cargostackedhigherthanthe seatbacksisdangerous.Itcanblock yourviewintherearviewmirror, whichmightcauseyoutohitanother carwhenchanginglanes.Don'tstack thingshigherthantheseatbacks.

Rearviewmirroradjustment

Beforedriving, adjust therear view mirror to centeronthescenethroughtherear window.

NOTE

Forthemanualday/nightmirror, performtheadjustmentwiththeday/nightleverinthedayposition.

Reducingglarefromheadlights

Manualday/nightmirror

Pushtheday/nightleverforwardforday driving. Pullitbacktoreduceglareof headlightsfromcarsattherear.

Day/Night lever Day Night

Auto-dimmingmirror

Theauto-dimmingmirrorautomatically reducesglareofheadlightsfromcarsat therearwhentheignitionswitchisinthe ONposition.

PresstheOFFbutton( ○ )tocancelthe automaticdimmingfunction.The indicatorlightwillgooff. Toreactivatetheautomaticdimming function.presstheONbutton( | ).Th indicatorlightwillilluminate.

Indicator light OFF button ON button

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SteeringWheelandMirrors

NOTE

- Donotuseglasscleanerorsuspend objectsonoraroundthlightsensor. Otherwise, lightsensorsensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.

Light sensor

Light sensor

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4 BeforeDrivingYourMazda

ImportantinformationaboutdrivingyourMazda.

FuelandEngineExhaustPrecautions....4-2

FuelRequirements....4-2

EmissionControlSystem....4-3

EngineExhaust(CarbonMonoxide)....4-5

BeforeStartingtheEngine....4-6

BeforeGettingIn....4-6

AfterGettingIn....4-6

Driving Tips....4-7

Break-InPeriod....4-7

Money-SavingSuggestions....4-7

HazardousDriving....4-8

RockingtheVehicle....4-8

WinterDriving....4-9

DrivingInFloodedArea....4-10

Overloading....4-10

Towing 4-11

TrailerTowing....4-11

FuelRequirements

VehicleswithcatalyticconvertersoroxygensensorsmustuseONLYUNLEADEDFUEL, whichwillreduceexhaustemissionsandkeepsparkplugfoulingtoaminimum.

YourMazdawillperformbestwithfuellistedinthetable.

FuelOctaneRating	^* (Anti-knockindex)
Regularunlecdcfuel87](R+M)/2methodorabove(91RONorabove)

^* U.S. federal law requires that octaneratings be posted on gasolinestation pumps.

Fuelwitharatinglowerthan87octane(91RON)couldcausetheemissioncontrolsystem toloseeffectiveness.Itcouldalsocauseengineknockingandseriousenginedamage.

CAUTION

• USEONLYUNLEADEDFUEL.
Leaded fuelish harmful to the catalytic converter or the oxygensensor. The lead will accumulate on the oxygensensor and the catalyst's sidethe converter. This will result in an malfunction of the emission control system, causing poor performance.
- Yourvehiclecanonlyuseoxygenatedfuelscontainingnomorethan10%ethanolby volume. Damagetoyourvhielcmayoccurwhenethanolexceeddthis recommendation,orifthegasolinecontainsanymethanol. Stopusinggasoholofany kindifyourvehicleengineisperformingpoorly.
- Neveraddfuelsystemadditives. Neveraddcleaningagentsotherthanthosespecified by Mazda. Othercleaningagentsandadditivesmaydamagethesystem.Consultan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

Gasolineblendedwithoxygenatessuchasalcoholothercompoundsaregenerally referredtoasooxygenatedfuels. Thecommongasolineblendthatcanbeusedwithyour vehicleisethanolblendedatnomorethan10%. Gasolinecontainingalcohol,suchas ethanolormethanol,maybemarketedunderthename"Gasohol".

Vehicledamageanddrivabilityproblemsresultingfromtheuseofthefollowingmaynot recoveredbytheMazdawarranty.

• Gasoholcontainingmorethan10%ethanol.
• Gasolineorgasoholcontainingmethanol.
- Leadedfuelorleadedgasohol.

EmissionControlSystem

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements.

WARNING

ParkingOverFlammableObjects: Parkingovernearanythingflammable,suchasdrygrass,isdangerous.Evenwith theengineturnedoff,theexhaustsystemcouldigniteitbecausetheexhaustsystem getsveryhotduringnormaluse.Aresultingfirecouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath. Neverparkoverornearanythingflammable.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the converter or causethe converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance.

• USEONLYUNLEADEDFUEL.
- Don't drive your Mazdawithanysignofenginemalfunction.
- Don'tcoastwiththeignitionswitchturnedoff.
- Don'tdescendsteepgradesingearwiththeignitionswitchturnedoff.
- Don'toperatetheengineathighidleformorethan5minutes.
- Don't tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician.
- Don'ttrytopush-startorpull-startyourvehicle.

NOTE

Under U.S. federal law, an asymmetric to the original equipment mission control system before the first sale and registration of vehicle issues subject to penalties. In some states, such modification made on a caused vehicle is also subject to penalties.

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FuelandEngineExhaustPrecautions

NOTE

Afterdrivingsomedistanceandturningofftheengine,thesoundofavalveopeningand closingcanbeheardattherearofthevehicle,howeverthisdoesnotindicatean abnormality. Yourvehiclehasaself-checkingdeviceanditoperatesafterturningoffthe engine.

EngineExhaust(CarbonMonoxide)

WARNING

CarbonMonoxide:

Engineexhaustgasisdangerous. Thisgascontainscarbonmonoxide(CO),whichis colorless,odorless,andpoisonous.Wheninhaled,itcancauselossofconsciousness anddeath.Ifyousmellexhaustgasinsideyourvehicle,keepalbwindowsfullyopen andcontactanAuthorizedMazdaDealerimmediately.

ExhaustGasinEnclosedArea:

Runningtheengineinsideanenclosedarea,suchasagarage,isdangerous.Exhaust gas,whichcontainspoisonouscarbonmonoxide,couldeasilyenterthecabin.Lossof consciousnessorevendeathcouldoccur.Don'truntheenginewheninsidean enclosedarea.

IdlingwiththeWindowsClosed:

Exhaustgasisdangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engineer running for all time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of conscious nessoreven death could occur. Open the window or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air.

SnowBlockingtheExhaustGas:

Runningtheenginewhenavehicleisstoppedindeepsnowisdangerous. Theexhaust pipecouldbeblockedbythesnow,allowingexhaustgastoenterthecabin. Because exhaustgascontainspoisonouscarbonmonoxide,anyoneinthecabincouldbe injuredorkilled. Clearthesnowfromunderneathandaroundyourvehicle, particularlythetailpipe,beforestartingtheengine.

BeforeGettingIn

• Besurethewindows, outsidemirrors, andoutsidelightsareclean.
• Inspectinflationpressuresand conditionoftires.
• Lookunderthevehicleforanysignof aleak.
• If you plant to backup, makes sure nothing is in your way.

NOTE

Engineoil, enginecoolant, brake/clutch fluid, washerfluid, and other fluid level should be inspected. See Maintenance, Section 8.

AfterGettingIn

• Arcalldoorsclosedandlocked?
• Istheseatadjustedproperly?
• Aretheinsideandoutsidemirrors adjusted?
  • Iseveryone'sseatbeltfastened?
• Checkallgauges.
• Checkallwarninglightswhenthe ignitionswitchisturnedtotheON position.
• Releasetheparkingbrakeandmake surethebrakewarninglightgoesoff.

Alwaysbethoroughlyfamiliarwithyour Mazda.

Break-InPeriod

Nospecialbreak-inisnecessary, butafew precautionsinthefirst1,000km(600 miles) mayaddtotheperformance, economy, andlifeofyourMazda.

• Don'tracetheengine.
• Don't maintain one constants speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Don't drive constantly at full-throttle or high enginerpm forextended periods of time.
• Avoidunnecessaryhardstops.
• Avoidfull-throttlestarts.

Money-SavingSuggestions

HowyouoperateyourMazdadetermines howfaritwilltravelonatankoffuel.Use thesesuggestionstohelpsavemoneyon fuelandrepairs.

• Avoidlongwarm-ups. Oncetheengine runssmoothly, begindriving.
• Avoidfaststarts.
• Keeptheenginetuned.Followthe maintenanceschedule(page8-3)and haveanAuthorizedMazdaDealer performinspectionsandservicing.
• Usetheairconditioneronlywhen necessary.
• Slowdownonroughroads.
• Keepthetiresproperlyinflated.
• Don't carry unnecessary weight.
• Don'trestyourfootonthebrakepedal whiledriving.
• Keepthewheelsincorrectalignment.
• Keepwindowsclosedathighspeeds.
• Slowdownwhendrivingincrosswinds andheadwinds.

WARNING

Coasting:

Stoppingtheenginewhengoingdown ahillisdangerous. Thiscauseshe lossofpowersteeringandpower brakecontrol,andmaycausedamage tothedrivetrain.Anylossofsteering orbrakingcontrolcouldcausean accident.Neverstoptheenginewhen goingdownahill.

HazardousDriving

WARNING

DownshiftingonSlipperySurfaces: Downshiftingintolowergearwhile drivingonslipperysurfaces is dangerous. Thesuddenchangeintire speedcouldcausethetiretoskid. Thiscouldleadtolossofvehicle controlandanaccident. Ifitis necessarytodownshiftonslippery surfaces, beverycareful.

Whendrivinginwater,mud,sand,or similarhazard:

• Becautious and allow extradistance for braking.
• Avoidsuddenbrakingandquick steering.
• Ifyourvehicleisnotequippedwith ABS,brakewiththepedalbyusinga lightup-downmotion.Don'tholdthe pedaldownconstantly. IfyourvehicleiseequippedwithABS, don'tpumpthebrakes.Continueto pressdownnonthebrakepedal.
• If you get stuck, select lower gear and accelerates slowly. Don't spin the front wheels.
• Formoretractioninstartingon slipperysurfaces,usesand,rocksalt, chains,carpeting,orothernonslip materialunderthefrontwheels.

RockingtheVehicle

WARNING

SpinningtheWheels: Whenthevehelsisstuck,spinning thewheelsathighspeedisdangerous. Thespinningtirecouldoverheat and explode. Thiscouldcauseserious injuries. Don'tspinthewheelsatmore than56km/h(35mph),anddon't allowanyonetostandbehindawheel whenpushingthevehicle.

CAUTION

Toomuchrockingmaycauseengine overheating,transaxlefailure,andtire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free from snow, sandormud, depress the accelerators slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1(D) to R.

WinterDriving

- Carryemergencygear, window scraper, flares, asmallshovel, jumper cables, and asmallbagofsandorsalt.

Askan Authorized Mazda Dealerto perform the following precautions:

• Havetheproperratioofantifreezein theradiator.
• Inspectthebatteryanditscables.Cold reducesbatterycapacity.
• Inspecttheignitionsystemfordamage andlooseconnections.
• Usewasherfluidmadewith antifreeze—butdon'tuseengine coolantantifreezeforwasherfluid (page8-20).
• Don'tusetheparkingbrakeinfreezing weatherastheparkingbrakemay freeze. Instead, shifttoPwithan automatictransaxlcandto1orRwith amanualtransaxle.Blocktherear wheels.

▼SnowTires

WARNING

Mixing Tire Types:

Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could begreatly affected and result in an accident. Use only the same size and types of wires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels.

CAUTION

Checklocalregulationsbeforeusing studdedtires.

Usesnowtiresonallfourwheels

Don'tgofasterthan120km/h(75mph) whiledrivingwithsnowtires.Inflate snowtires30kPa(0.3kgf/cm ^2 ,4.3psi) morethanrecommendedthetire pressurelabel(driver'sdoorframe),but nevermorethanthemaximumcold-tire pressureshownonthetires. Yourvehicleisoriginallyequipped with allseasonradialsdesignedtobeusedall yeararound.Insomeextremeclimates youmayfinditnecessarytoreplacethem withsnowtiresduringthewintermonths tofurtherimprovetractiononsnowand icecoveredroads.

▼TireChains

This vehicle cannot be operated with tire chains because it could cause interference with the vehicle body and scratching.

DrivingInFloodedArea

WARNING

DrivingwithWetBrakes: Drivingwithwethetrakesisdangerous. Increasedstoppingdistanceoorthe vehiclepullingtoonesidewhen brakingcouldresultinaserious accident. Lightbrakingwillindicate whetherthebrakeshavebeenaffected. Drythebrakesbydrivingveryslowly andapplyingthebrakeslightlyuntil brakeperformancereturnstonormal.

CAUTION

Makesurewaterdoesnotenterthe vehicleinteriorortheenginearea. The vehicleinteriorcouldbecomewector theenginecouldbedamaged.

Overloading

WARNING

VehicleLoadWeight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label onth driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accidentor vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle. Because not to overload your vehicle.

TrailerTowing

NevertowatrailerwithyourMazda.

5

DrivingYourMazda

Explanationofinstrumentsandcontrols.

StartingandDriving....5-2

IgnitionSwitch....5-2

StartingtheEngine....5-3

BrakeSystem....5-4

ManualTransaxleOperation....5-8

AutomaticTransaxleControls....5-10

PowerSteering....5-16

CruiseControl....5-16

TractionControlSystem(TCS) * 5-20

InstrumentClusterandIndicators....5-23

MetersandGauges....5-23

Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds....5-27

Warning/IndicatorLights....5-27

BeepSounds....5-37

SwitchesandControls....5-38

LightingControl....5-38

TurnandLane-ChangeSignals....5-39

FogLights ^* 5-40

WindshieldWipersandWasher....5-40

RearWindowWiperandWasher * 5-42

RearWindowDefroster....5-42

Horn....5-43

HazardWarningFlasher....5-44

HomeLinkWirelessControlSystem * 5-44

IgnitionSwitch

▼IgnitionSwitchPositions

ACG ON START

LOCK

Thesteeringwheellockstoprotect againsttheft.Onlyinthispositioncanthe keyberemoved.

Manualtransaxle

ToturnthekeyfromtheACCtothe LOCKposition, pushthekeyinatthe ACCposition, thenturnittotheLOCK position.

ON ACC LOCK ON ACC LOCK Push the key

Automatictransaxle

ToturnthekeyfromtheACCtothe LOCKposition, theshiftlevermustbein thePposition.

ACC ON START ON ACC LOCK Shift lever engaged in P (park)

WARNING

RemovingtheKey:

It'sdangeroustoremovethekeyfrom theignitionswitchwhilethevehicleis moving. Removingthekeyallowsthe steeringwheeltolock. Youwilllose steeringcontrolandaseriousaccident couldoccur. Removethekeyonlywhenthevehicle isparked.

NotSettingtheParkingBrake: Leavingthedriver'sseatwithout settingtheparkingbrakeis dangerous. Unexpectedvehicle movementcouldoccuriftheparking brakeisnotset. Thiscouldcausean accident. Beforeleavingthedriver's seat,alwayssettheparkingbrakeand makesuretheshiftleverisinPwith anautomatictransaxleorin1orR withamanualtransaxle.

NOTE

If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from sidetoside.

ACC(Accessory)

Thesteeringwheelunlocksandsome electricalaccessorieswilloperate.

ON

Thisisthenormalrunningpositionafter theengineisstarted. Thewarninglights (exceptbrakes)shouldbeinspected beforetheengineisstarted(page5-27).

NOTE

Whentheignitionswitchisturned to theONposition,thesoundofthefuel pumpmotoroperatingnearthefuel tankcanbeheard. Thisdoesnot indicateanabnormality.

START

Theengincisstartedinthisposition.It willcrankuntilyoureleasethekey;then itreturnstotheONposition.Thebrake warninglightcanbecheckedafterthe engincisstarted(page5-27).

▼IgnitionKeyReminder

If theignitionswitchisintheLOCKor ACCposition, abcepsoundwillbeheard whenthedriver'sdoorisopened.

StartingtheEngine

NOTE

Engine-startingiscontrolledbythe sparkignitionsystem. ThissystemmeetsallCanadian Interference-CausingEquipment Standardrequirementsregulatingthe impulseelectricalfieldstrengthofradio noise.

1. Occupantsshouldfastentheirseat belts.

2. Makesuretheparkingbrakeison.

3. Depressthebrakepedal.

4.(Manualtransaxle)

Depresstheclutchpedalalltheway andshiftintonneutral. Keepthepedaldepressedwhile crankingtheengine.

(Automaticetransaxle)

Putthevehicleinpark(P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift to neutral(N).

NOTE

(Manualtransaxle)

Thestarterwillnotoperateiftheclutch pedalisnotpusheddownalltheway.

(Automatictransaxle)

Thestarterwillnotoperateiftheshift leverisnotinPorN.

1. TurntheignitionswitchtotheSTART positionandhold(upto10secondsat atime)untiltheenginestarts.

CAUTION

Don'ttrythestarterformorethan10 secondsatatime. If theenginestallsor failstostart, wait 10 secondsbefore tryingagain. Otherwise, you may damagestarteranddrainthebattery.

1. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.

NOTE

• Inextremelycoldweather,below -18^(0^) ,orafterthevehiclehas notbeendriveninseveraldays,let thecngincwarmupwithout operatingtheaccelerator.
• Whethertheengineiscoldorwarm, itshouldbesteratedwithoutuseof theaccelerator.

BrakeSystem

▼FootBrake

YourMazdahaspower-assistedbrakes thatadjustautomaticallythroughnormal use.

Shouldpower-assistfail,youcanstopby applyinggreaterforcethannormaltothe brakepedal.Butthedistancerequiredto stopwillbegreaterthanusual.

WARNING

CoastingwiththeEngineOff: Continuingtocoastwhentheengine installedorturnedoffisdangerous. Brakingwillrequiremoreeffort, and thebrake'spower-assistcouldbe depletedifyoupumpthebrake. This willcauselongerstoppingdistances evenanaccident. Don'tcontinue coastingwhentheengineinstalledorturnedoff,findasafeplacetostop.

RidingtheBrakes: Drivingwithyourfootcontinuously onthebrakepedalorsteadilyapplying thebrakesforlongdistancesis dangerous. Thiscausesoverheated brakes,resultinginlongerstopping distancesoreventotalbrakefailure. Thiscouldcauselossofvehicle controlandaseriousaccident.Avoid continuousapplicationofthebrakes. Shifttoalowergearwhengoingdown steephills.

WARNING

DrivingwithWetBrakes:

Drivingwithwetrakesisdangerous. Increasedstoppingdistanceorthe vehiclepullingtoonesidewhen brakingcouldresultinaserious accident. Lightbrakingwillindicate whetherthebrakeshavebeenaffected Drythebrakesbydrivingveryslowly andapplyingthebrakeslightlyuntil brakeperformanceisnormal.

▼ParkingBrake

CAUTION

Drivingwiththeparkingbrakeonwill causeexcessiveewearofthebrake liningsorpads.

NOTE

Forparkinginsnow, referto Winter Driving(page4-9)regardingparking brakeuse.

Settingtheparkingbrake

Depressthebrakepedal, thenpullthe brakehandlefullyupward.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with a black arrow indicating a specific part (no text or symbols present)

Releasing the parking brake

Depressthebrakepedal, thenpullthe handleupandpressthebutton. Lowerthe handleallthewaydownwhileholdingin thebutton.

Diagram of a car gear shift mechanism showing motion arrows (no text or labels)

▼BrakeSystemWarningLight

This warning has the following functions:

Parkingbrakewarning

Thelightcomesonwhentheparking brakeisappliedwiththeignitionswitch intheSTARTorONposition.Itgoesoff whentheparkingbrakeisfullyreleased.

Lowbrakefluidlevelwarning/Electronicbrakeforcedistribution systemwarning

Ifthelightstaysonaftertheparkingbrake isfullyreleased,youmayhaveabrake problem.

Drivetothesideoftheroadandparkoff theright-of-way.

Lowbrakefluidlevelwarning

Youmaynoticethatthepedalisharderto pushorthatitmaygoclosertothefloor. Incithercase, itwilltakelongertostop thevehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (page 8-16).

2. Afteradding fluid, check the light again.

Ifthewarninglightremainson,orifthe brakesdonotoperateproperly,donot drivethevehicle. Haveittowedtoan Authorized MazdaDealer.

Evenifthelightgoesoff, haveyourbrake systeminspectedassoonaspossible.

Electronicbrakeforcedistribution systemwarning

If the electronic brake forced distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brakes system warning lighton. In this case, the ABS warning light comes on the same time (page 5-31).

WARNING

BrakeWarningLight:

Drivingwiththebrakesystemwarning lightonisdangerous.Itindicates that yourbrakesmaynotworkatallor thattheycouldcompletelyfailatany time.Ifthislightremainson,after checkingthattheparkingbrakeis fullyreleased,havethebrakes inspectedimmediately.Don'tdrive withthislighton,andcontactan AuthorizedMazdaDealertohavethe brakesinspectedassoonaspossible.

ABSWarningLightandBrake WarningLightonattheSameTime: Drivingwhenthebrakesystem warninglightandABSwarninglight areonatthesametimeisdangerous. Whenbothlightsareon,therear wheelscouldlockmorequicklyinan emergencystopthanundernormal circumstances. Don'tdrivewithbothlightson,and contactanAuthorizedMazdaDealer tohavethebrakesinspectedassoon aspossible.

▼Anti-LockBrakeSystem(ABS)

TheABScontrolunitcontinuously monitorsthespeedofeachwheel. Ifone isabouttolockup, theABSrespondsby automaticallyreleasingandreapplying thatwheel'sbrake.

The driver will feel as light vibration in the brake pedaland may hear a chattering noise from the brakes system. This is normal when the ABS operates. Don't pump the brakes, continuetopressdown on the brake pedal.

WARNING

ABS:

The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe andreckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle to closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on other roads surface). You can still have an accident. So don't rely on ABS as a substitute for safed driving.

NOTE

Brakingdistancesmaybelongeron loosesurfaces(snoworgravel,for example)whichusuallyhaveahard foundation.Avehiclewithanormal brakingsystemmayrequirecless distancetostopundertheseconditions becausethetireswillbuildupawedge ofsurfacelayerwhenthewheelsskid.

▼ABSWarningLight \*

The warninglightstaysonforafew secondswhentheignitionswitchisturned totheONposition.

If the ABS warning light stay on while you're driving, the ABS control unithas detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

ABSWarningLightandBrake WarningLightonattheSameTime: Drivingwhenthebrakesystem warninglightand ABSwarninglight areonatthesametimeisdangerous. Whenbothlightsareon,therear wheelscouldlockmorequicklyinan emergencystopthanundernormal circumstances. Don'tdrivewithbothlightson,and contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealer tohavethebrakesinspectedassoon aspossible.

NOTE

When the engine is jump started to charge the battery, uneven perm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction. Recharge the battery.

▼BrakePadWearIndicator

Whenthediscbrakepadsbecomeworn, thebuilt-inwearindicatorscontactthe discplates. Thiscausesaserecchingnoise towarnthatthepadsshouldbereplaced.

Diagram of a human ear with internal organs and surgical force arrows (no text or labels)

Whenyouhearthisnoise,consultan AuthorizedMazdaDealerassoonas possible.

WARNING

DrivingwithWornDiscPads: Drivingwithworndiscpadsis dangerous. Thebrakescouldfailand causeaseriousaccident. As soon as youhearascreechingnoiseconsult an Authorized MazdaDealer.

ManualTransaxle Operation

▼ManualTransaxlcShiftPattern

135 248 Neutral position

Theshiftpatternofthetransaxleis conventional,asshown.

Presstheclutchpedalallthewaydown whileshifting;thenreleaseitslowly.

Asafetyfeaturepreventsaccidental shiftingfrom5toR(reverse).Theshift levermustbeputinneutralbeforebeing shiftedtoR.

WARNING

SuddenEngine-Braking: Shiftingdownwhiledrivingonwet, snowy,orfrozenroads,orwhile drivingathighspeedscaussudden enginebraking,whichisdangerous. Thesuddenchangeintirespeedcould causethetirestoskid. Thiscouldlead tolossofvehiclecontrolandan accident.Donotusesuddenengine brakingonslipperyroadsurfacesorat highspeeds.

CAUTION

• Keepyourfootofftheclutchpedal exceptwhenshiftinggears. Also, don'tusetheclutchoholdthe vehicleonanupgrade.Ridingthe clutchwillcauseneedlessclutch wearanddamage.
• Makesurethevehiclecomestoa completestopbeforeshiftingtoR. ShiftingtoRwhilethevehicleisstill movingmaydamagethetransaxle.

NOTE

IfshiftingtoRisdifficult, shiftback intoneutral, releasetheclutchpedal, and try again.

▼RecommendationsforShifting

Upshifting

2.3-literengine

Fornormalacceleration, were recommend theseshiftpoints.

GearVehiclespeed

1to226km/h(16mph)

2to345km/h(28mph)

3to453km/h(33mph)

4to563km/h(39mph)

Forcruising

GearVehiclespeed

1to213km/h(8mph)

2to332km/h(20mph)

3to450km/h(31mph)

4to568km/h(42mph)

3.0-literengine

Fornormalacceleration, were recommend theseshiftpoints.

GearVehiclespeed

1to227km/h(17mph)

2to348km/h(30mph)

3to456km/h(35mph)

4to563km/h(39mph)

Forcruising

GcarVchickespeed

1to213km/h(8mph)

2to334km/h(21mph)

3to452km/h(32mph)

4to566km/h(41mph)

Downshifting

Whenyoumustslowdownninheavy trafficcoronastecupupgrade,downshift beforetheenginestartstooverwork. This reduceshechanceofstallingandgives betteraccelerationwhenyouneedmore speed. Onasteepdowngrade,downshifting helpsmaintainsafespeedandprolongs brakelife.

AutomaticTransaxleControls

Diagram showing a lever mechanism with labeled parts (A, B, C) and directional arrows on a surface

Various Lockouts:

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position).

Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.

▼TransaxleRanges

TheshiftlevermustbeinPorNto operatethestarter.

P(Park)

Plocksthetransaxleandpreventsthe frontwheelsfromrotating.

WARNING

HoldingtheVehiclewithP: OnlysettingtheshiftlevertotheP positionwithoutusingtheparking braketoholdthevehicleisdangerous. IfPfailstohold,thevehiclecould moveandcauseanaccident. Tohold thevehicle,settheshiftlevertoPAND settheparkingbrake.

CAUTION

• ShiftingintoP, NorRwhilethe vehicleismovingcandamageyour transaxle.
• Shiftingintoadrivinggearor reversewhentheengineisrunning fasterthanidlecandamagethe transaxle.

R(Reverse)

InpositionR, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be a complete stop before shifting to or from R, except under rare circumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-8).

N(Neutral)

InN, the wheels and transax le are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are con.

WARNING

ShiftingfromNorP: It'sdangeroustoshiftfromNorP intoadrivinggearwhentheengineis runningfasterthanidle. Ifthisis done,thevehiclecouldmovesuddenly, causinganaccidentorseriousinjury. Iftheengineisrunningfasterthan idle, don'tshiftfromNorPintoa drivinggear.

ShiftingintoNwhileDriving: ShiftingintoNwhiledrivingis dangerous.Enginebrakingcannotbe appliedwhendeceleratingwhich couldleadtoanaccidentorserious injury.DonotshiftintoNwhen drivingthevehicle.

CAUTION

Donotshift into Nwhendriving the vehicle. Doingsocancausetransaxle damage.

D(Drive)

Disthenormaldrivingposition.Froma stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 4-gear/6-gear sequence.

*3.0-literenginemodel

McManual

Misthemanualshiftmodeposition. Gearscanbeshiftedupordownby operatingtheshiftlever. RefertoManualShiftMode(page5-12).

▼Shift-LockSystem

Theshift-locksystempreventsshifting outofPunlessthebrakepedalis depressed.

ToshiftfromP:

1. Depressandholdthebrakepedal.
   2.Starttheengine.
   3.Movetheshiftlever.

NOTE

• Whentheignitionswitchisinthe LOCKposition, theshiftlever cannot beshifted from P.
• Tobesurethevehicleisinpark, the ignitionkey cannotberemoved unlessthestheshiftleverisinP.

▼ManualShiftMode

Thismodegivesyouthefeelofdrivinga manualtransaxlevehiclebyoperatingthe shiftleverandallowsyoutocontrol engineerpmandtorquetothefrontwheels muchlikeamanualtransaxlewhenmore controlisdesired.

Tochangetomanualshiftmode, shift the leverfromDtoM.

P R N D M

Toreturntoautomaticshiftmode, shift theleverfromMtoD.

NOTE

• If you changet o manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1.
• Ifyoushiftuponcewhenthevehicle isstoppedandthegearisatM1,the gearwillshifttoM2.M2ishelpful forstartingonslipperysurfaces.

Indicators

Shiftpositionindicator

Inmanualshiftmode, the "M" of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates.

Gearpositionindicator

Thenumeralfortheselectedgear illuminates.

Shift position indicator Gear position indicator

NOTE

If the gear cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gear cannot be shifted down.

Shifting

ManuallyShiftingup

(M1→M2→M3→M4→M5*→M6*)

Toshiftuptoahighergear,taptheshift leverback( + )once.

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P R M D M

NOTE

• Whendrivingslowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed.
• Inmanualshiftmode, gearsdonot shiftupautomatically. Don'trunthe enginewiththetachometerneedle in theREDZONE. If theachometer needleenterstheREDZONE, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will bestoped to protect the engine. However, this does not indicate an abnormality.
• GearsmaynotbeshiftedfromM1to M2rightaftershiftingtheleverfromDtoM.Waitafewsecondsandthen shiftuptoM2.
• Whendepressingtheaccelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.

ManuallyShiftingdown

(M6^ M5^ M4 M3 M2 M1)

Toshiftdowntoalowergear,taptheshift leverforward( - )once.

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P R N O M

WARNING

SuddenEngine-Braking:

Shiftingdownwhiledrivingonwet, snowy, or frozenroads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous.

Thesuddenchangeintirespeedcould causethetirestoskid. Thiscouldlead tolossofvehiclecontrolandan accident.Donotusesuddenengine brakingonslipperyroadsurfacesorat highspeeds.

NOTE

• Whendrivingathighspeeds, the gearmaynotshiftdowndepending onvehiclespeed.
• Duringdeceleration, thegearmay automaticallyshiftdowndepending onvehiclespeed.
• Whendepressingtheaccelerator fully, the transax le will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.

Shiftingspecification(2.3-literengine model)

Shiftingup

If the vehicle speed is slower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.

GearVehiclespeed
M1→M2	YoucanshiftuptoM2whethcr thevehiclecisstoppedormoving.
M2→M320km/h(	2mph)
M3→M435km/h(	22mph)

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Shiftingdown

If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear.

GearVehiclespeed

M4→M3147km/h(91mph)

M3→M2104km/h(64mph)

M2→M144km/h(27mph)

Duringdeceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following:

GearVehiclespeed

M4→M331km/h(19mph)

M3orM2→M112km/h(7mph)

NOTE

Ifthevehicleisdrivenatalowspeed fromastandingstartwhileinM2,the gearmaynotshiftdowntoM1 automatically.

If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gear shift down automatically:

GearVehicle	speed
M4→M3140km/h	(86mph)
M3→M256km/h	(34mph)

Shiftingspecification(3.0-literengine model)

Shiftingup

If the vehicles speed is slower than the speeds specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.

Gear Vehiclespeed
M1→M2	YoucanshiftuptoM2whether thevehicleisstoppedormoving.
M2→M310km/h(6mph)
M3→M423km/h(14mph)
M4→M539km/h(24mph)
M5→M649km/h(30mph)

Shiftingdown

If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear.

GearVehiclespeed

M5→M4175km/h(109mph)

M4→M3130km/h(81mph)

M3→M283km/h(52mph)

M2→M143km/h(27mph)

During deceleration, the gear shiftdown automatically when speed is reduced to the following:

GearVehiclespeed
M6→M5	Between50and212km/h(31and131mph),dependingon howmuchtheacceleratorpedal isreleased.
M5→M4	Between38and161km/h(23and100mph),dependingon howmuchtheacceleratorpedal isreleased.
M4→M3	Between23and70km/h(14and44mph),dependingon howmuchtheacceleratorpedal isreleased.
M3→M2	Between10and46km/h(6and28mph),dependingon howmuchtheacceleratorpedal isreleased.
M2→M110km/h(6mph)

NOTE

Ifthevehicleisdrivenatalowspeed fromastandingstartwhileinM2,the gcarmaynotshiftdowntoM1 automatically.

If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gear shift down automatically:

GearVehiclespeed

M6→M5212km/h(131mph)

M6→M4161km/h(100mph)

M5→M4161km/h(100mph)

M5→M370km/h(44mph)

M4→M370km/h(44mph)

M4→M246km/h(28mph)

M3→M246km/h(28mph)

Recommendationsforshifting

Upshifting

Fornormalaccelerationandcruising, were recommend theseshiftpoints.

(2.3-literengine)

GearVehiclespeed

M1toM224km/h(15mph)

M2toM340km/h(25mph)

M3toM465km/h(40mph)

(3.0-literengine)

Gear Vehiclespeed

M1toM224km/h(5mph)

M2toM340km/h(5mph)

M3toM465km/h(40mph)

M4toM573km/h(-5mph)

M5toM680km/h(50mph)

Downshifting

Whenyoumustslowdowninheavy trafficoronasteepupgrade,downshift beforetheenginestartstooverwork.This givesbetteraccelerationwhenyouneed morespeed.

Onasteepdowngrade, downshifting helps maintain safespeed and prolongs brakelife.

▼DrivingTips

Passing

Forextrapowerwhenpassinganother vehiclecorclimbingsteepgrades,depress theacceleratorfully. Thetransaxlewill shifttoalowergear,dependingonvehicle speed.

Climbingsteepgradesfromastop

Toclimbasteepgradefromastopped position:

1. Depressthebrakepedal.

2.ShifttoDorM1,dependingonthe loadweightandgradesteepness.

1. Relcascallbrakeswhilegradually accelerating.

Descendingsteepgrades

When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on load weight and gradest eepness. Descendslowly, using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating.

PowerSteering

Powersteeringisonlyoperablewhenthe engineisrunning.Iftheengineisofforif thepowersteeringsystemisinoperable, youcanstillsteer,butitrequiresmore physicaleffort.

If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Neverholdthestecringwheeltothe extremeleftorrightformorethan5 secondswiththeengineerunning. Thiscoulddamagethepowersteering system.

CruiseControl

Withcruisecontrol, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).

⚠ WARNING

CruiseControlUse: Usingcruisecontrolinthefollowing conditionscouldcauseyoutolose controlofthevehicle:
• Hillyterrain
- Steepinclines
• Heavyorunsteadytraffic
- Slipperyorwindingroads
• Similarrestrictionsthatrequire inconsistentspeed Don'tusecruisecontrolinthese situations.

▼CruiseMainIndicatorLight

CRUISE MAIN

ThislightcomesonwhentheON/OFF switchispressedandthecruisecontrol systemisactivated.

▼CruiseSetIndicatorLight

CRUISE

Thislightcomesonwhenacruisingspeed isset.

▼Activation/Deactivation

Toactivate the system, press the ON/OFF switch.

Thecruisemainindicatorlight illuminates.

Todeactivatethesystem, presstheswitch again.

Thecruisemainindicatorlightturnsoff.

ON OFF SET COIL CANCEL SET COAST

WARNING

CruiseMainSwitch:

LeavingtheON/OFFswitchonwhen notusingthecruisecontrolis dangerousasitmaybeswitchedon accidentally. Thiscouldresultinloss ofvehiclecontrol.KeeptheON/OFF switchoffwhencruisecontrolisnotin use.

▼ToSetSpeed

1. Activatethecruise control system.
2. Acceleratetothedesiredspeed, which mustbemorethan30km/h(19mph).
3. Press the SET/COAST button and release at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time.

ON OFF RED ACCEL. SET GOAST

Don't continuetoholdinthebutton. Until youreleaseit, speedwillcontinuetodrop (unlessyoucontinuetoaccelerate) and you'll missthedesiredspeed.

NOTE

• TheSETfunctioncan'tbeactivated untilabout2secondsaftertheON/OFFswitchhasbeenengaged.
• Onasteepgrade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going upon speedup while going down.

▼ToIncreaseCruisingSpeed

Followeitheroftheseprocedures.
- PresstheRES/ACCELbuttonandhold it. Yourvchielewillaccelerate. Releasethebuttonatthespeedyou want.

ON OFF RES ACCESS SET COAST

Yourvehiclehasatap-upfeaturethat allowsyoutoincreaseyourcurrentspeed inincrementsof1.6km/h(1mph)bya momentarytapoftheRES/ACCEL button.Multipletapswillincaseyour vehiclespeed1.6km/h(1mph)foreach tap.
- Acceleratetothedesiredspeed. PresstheSET/COASTbuttonand releascitimmediately.

OK OFF RES ACCEL GAGGL SET COAST

NOTE

Accelerateifyouwanttospeedup temporarilywhenthecruisecontrolis on.Greaterspeedwillnotinterferewith itorchangethesetspeed. Takeyourfootofftheacceleratorto returntothesetspeed.

▼ToDecreaseCruisingSpeed

PresstheSET/COASTbuttonandholdit. Thevehiclewillgraduallyslow. Releasethebuttonatthespeedyouwant.

ON OFF CANCE RES AGCEL SET COAST

Yourvehiclehasatap-downfeaturethat allowsyoutodecreaseyourcurrentspeed indecrementsof1.6km/h(1mph)bya momentarytapoftheSET/COAST button.Multipletapswilldecreaseyour vehiclespeed1.6km/h(1mph)foreach tap.

▼ToResumeCruisingSpeedat MoreThan30km/h(19mph)

If some other method besides the ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system misstill activated, the most recent sets speed will automatically resum when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed.

If vehiclespeedis below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicles speed up to 30 km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/ACCEL button.

ON OFF RES ACEF RESET COAST

▼ToCancel

Toturnoffthesystem, useoneofthese methods:

• PresstheON/OFFswitch.
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
• Depresstheclutchpedal.(Manual transaxleonly)

- PresstheCANCELbutton.

ON OFF RES ACCEL CANCE SET COAST

Thesystemisoffwhentheignitionisoff.

NOTE

Cruisecontrolwillcancelatabout15 km/h(9mph)belowthepresetspeedor below30km/h(19mph).

TractionControlSystem (TCS)\*

The Traction Control System (TCS) enhancestraction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheels slippage, it lowers engine torquotoprevent loss of traction.

Thismeansthatonaslicksurface,the engineadjustsautomaticallytoprovide optimumpowertothedrivewheels withoutcausingthemtospinandlose traction.

WARNING

TCSandUnsafeDriving: Thetractioncontrolsystem(TCS) cannotcompensateforunsafeand recklessdriving, excessivespeed, tailgating(followinganothervehicle tooclosely), andhydroplaning (reducedtirefrictionandroadcontact becauseofwaterontheroadsurface). Youcanstillhaveanaccident.So don'trelyonthetractioncontrol systemasasubstituteforsafedriving.

TCSandSnowandIce: Drivingwithoutpropertraction deviceson snowand/orice-covered roadsisdangerous. Thetraction controlsystem(TCS)alonecannot provideadequatetractionandyou couldstillhaveanaccident. Usesnow tiresanddriveatreducedspeedswhen roadsarecoveredwithiceand/or snow.

▼TCSIndicatorLight

This indicatorlightstaysonforafew secondswhentheignitionswitchisturned totheONposition.IftheTCSis operating,theindicatorlightflashes.

Ifthelightstayson,theTCSmayhavea malfunctionanditmaynotoperate correctly.Takeyourvehicletoan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

NOTE

• Inadditiontotheindicatorlight flashing,aslightluggingsoundwill comefromtheengine. This indicates thattheTCSisoperatingproperly.
• Onslippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on.

▼TCSOFFIndicatorLight

Thisindicatorlightstaysonforafew secondswhentheignitionswitchisturned totheONposition. ItalsocomcesonwhentheTCSOFF switchispressedandTCSisswitchedoff.

IfthelightstaysonwhentheTCSisnot switchedoff, takeyourvehicletoan AuthorizedMazdaDealer. TheTCSmay haveamalfunction.

NOTE

Afterstartingtheenginewhenthe coolanttemperatureisextremelylow, theTCSisautomaticallyturnedoff.At thistime,theTCSOFFindicatorlight willremainon,butthisdoesnot indicateanabnormality.Afterthe enginehaswarmed,TCSwillresume normaloperationandtheindicatorlight willgoout.

▼TCSOFFSwitch

PresstheTCSOFFswitchtoturnoffthe TCS.TheTCSOFFindicatorlightwill illuminate.

ICS OFF

PresstheswitchagaintoturntheTCS backon.TheTCSOFFindicatorlight willgoout.

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NOTE

• When TCSisonandyouattemptto freethevehiclewhenitisstuck,or driveitoutoffreshlyfallensnow, the TCSwillaetivate.Depressingthe acceleratorwillnotincreaseengine powerandfreeingthevehiclemay bedifficult.Whenthishappens,turn offtheTCS.
• IftheTCSisoffwhentheengineis turnedoff, it automatically activates whentheignitionswitchisturned on.
  • LeavingtheTCSonwillprovidethe besttraction.

MetersandGauges

(Black-outmeter)

WhentheignitionswitchisintheONposition,thedashboardgaugesilluminate.

Diagram of a car dashboard with labeled components and directional indicators

① Speedometer ...... page 5-24
② Odometer, TripMeter and TripMeter Selector......page5-24
③ Tachometer ...... page 5-25
④ EngineCoolantTemperatureGauge......page5-25
⑤ Fuel Gauge ...... page 5-26

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InstrumentClusterandIndicators

▼Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

▼Odometer, TripMeterandTrip MeterSelector

The displaymode can be changed between tripmeter and tripmeter by pressing these selector while concof them is displayed. These selected mode will be displayed.

Odometer TRIP A 0.0 Trip meter Selector

graph TD
    A["TRIP A 8 0.0"] --> B["Odometer"]
    C["Trip meter A"] --> D["Press the selector"]
    E["TRIP B 8 0.0"] --> F["Press the selector"]
    G["Trip meter B"] --> H["Press the selector"]

NOTE

(Standardmeter)

Theodometerandtripmetercanbe displayedasfollowsevenwhenthe ignitionswitchisintheACCorLOCK position.

Theheadlightswitchmustbeinthe orpositionoscethedisplay.

• Displaysfor10minutesafterthe ignitionswitchisturnedtotheACC orLOCKpositionfromtheON position.
  • Displaysfor10minutesafterany doorisopened.

Odometer

Theodometerrecordsthetotaldistance thevehiclehasbeendriven.

Tripmeter

Thetripmetercanrecordthetotal distanceoftwotrips.Oneisrecordedin tripmeterA,andtheotherisrecordedin tripmeterB.

Forinstance, tripmeterAcanrecordthe distancefromthepointoforigin,andtrip meterBcanrecordthedistancefrom wherethefueltankisfilled.

WhentripmeterAisselected,pressing theselectoragainwithinonescondwill changetotripmeterBmode.

WhentripmeterAisselected, TRIPA willbedisplayed. WhentripmeterBis selected, TRIPBwillbedisplayed.

Thetripmeterrecordsthetotaldistance thevehicleisdrivenuntilthemeteris againreset.Returnitto"0.0"byholding theselectordpressedformorethan1 second. Usethismetertomcasuretrip distancesandtocomputefuel consumption.

NOTE

• Onlythetripmetersrecordtenthsof kilometers(miles).
  • Thetriprecordwillbeerasedwhen:
• Thepowersupplyisinterrupted (blownfuseorthebatteryis disconnected).
  • The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km (mile).

▼Tachometer

Thetachometershowsenginespeedin thousandsofrevolutionsperminute (rpm).

x1000r/min Red zone

CAUTION

Don'truntheenginewiththe tachometerneedleintheREDZONE. Thismaycauscesvercenginedamage.

▼EngineCoolantTemperature Gauge

Theenginecoolanttemperaturegauge showsthetemperatureoftheengine coolant.

H C I

Iftheneedleexceedsnormalrangetoward II, itindicatesoverheating.

CAUTION

Drivingwithanoverheatedenginecan causeseriousenginedamage(page 7-14).

▼FuelGauge

The fuel gaug shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. Were recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.

Low fuel warning light F E

▼DashboardIllumination

Rotatethethumbwheeltoadjustthe brightnessoftheinstrumentclusterand otherilluminationsinthedashboard.

NOTE

• The brightness of dashboard illuminations (except instrument cluster) can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the position.
• (Black-outmeter) The brightness of the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in any position.

Bright Dim

Cancelingtheilluminationdimmer (Black-outmeteranddashboard illuminations)

Whentheheadlightswitchisinthe or ID position, the illumination of the instrumentcluster and the information displaydims.

Whendrivingonsnowyorfoggyroads, orinotherssituationswhentheinstrument clusterorinformationdisplay'svisibility isreducedduetoglarefromsurrounding brightness,canceltheillumination dimmerandincreasetheillumination intensity.

Tocanceltheilluminationdimmer, rotate thethumbwheelupwardfully. You may hearaclicksoundandtheillumination dimmerwillbecanceled.

NOTE

Ifthedashboardilluminationswitchis keptattheilluminationdimmercancel position,theinstrumentclusterandthe informationdisplaywillnotdimwhen theheadlightswitchisturnedtothe orpositionagain.

Warning/IndicatorLights

Diagram of a car dashboard with labeled controls and gauges, showing directional indicators and measurement markers.

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

SignalWarning/IndicatorLightsPage
	BrakeSystemWarningLight5-29
	ChargingSystemWarningLight5-30
	EngineOilPressureWarningLight5-30
	CheckEngineLight5-30
	ABSWarningLight5-31
	AirBag/FrontSeatBeltPretensionerSystemWarningLight5-31
	LowFuelWarningLight5-32

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

SignalWarning/IndicatorLightsPage
	ScatBeltWarningLight/Beep5-32
[AKKW]	Door-AjarWarningLight5-33
[1888]	LowWasherFluidLevelWarningLight5-33
[2700]	AutomaticTransaxleWarningLight5-33
[288X]	SecurityIndicatorLight5-34
[36W8]	Headlightligh-BeamIndicatorLight5-34
[TSZ7]	ShiftPositionIndicatorLight5-34
	TCSIndicatorLight5-35
[27Y7]	TCSOFFIndicatorLight5-35
[2CCX]	CruiseMainIndicatorLight5-35
[3082]	CruiseSetIndicatorLight5-36
	Light-OnIndicatorLight	5-36
[WBKX]	Turn-Signal/HazardWarningIndicatorLights	5-36

Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

▼BrakeSystemWarningLight

Thiswarninghasthefollowingfunctions:

Parkingbrakewarning

Thelightcomesonwhentheparking brakeisappliedwiththeignitionswitch intheSTARTorONposition.Itgoesoff whentheparkingbrakeisfullyreleased.

Lowbrakefluidlevelwarning/Electronicbrakeforcedistribution systemwarning

Ifthelightstaysonaftertheparkingbrake isfullyreleased,youmayhaveabrake problem.

Drivetothesideoftheroadandparkoff theright-of-way.

Lowbrakefluidlevelwarning

Youmaynoticethatthepedalisharderto pushorthatitmaygoclosertothefloor. Incithercase, itwilltakelongertostop thevehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (page 8-16).

2. Afteradding fluid, check the light again.

Ifthewarninglightremainson,orifthe brakesdonotoperateproperly,donot drivethevehicle.Haveittowedtoan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

Evenifthelightgoesoff, haveyourbrake systeminspectedassoonaspossible.

Electronicbrakeforcedistribution systemwarning

If the electronic brake forced distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brakes system warning lighton. In this case, the ABS warning light comes on at the same time (page 5-31).

WARNING

BrakeWarningLight:

Drivingwiththebrakesystemwarning lightonisdangerous. Itindicatesthat yourbrakesmaynotworkatallor thattheycouldcompletelyfailatany time. If thislightremainson, after checking that the parking brake is fullyreleased, havethebrakes inspected immediately. Don't drive with this lighton, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible.

ABSWarningLightandBrake WarningLightonattheSameTime: Drivingwhenthebrakesystem warninglightandABSwarninglight areonatthesametimeisdangerous. Whenbothlightsareon,therear wheelscouldlockmorequicklyinan emergencystopthanundernormal circumstances. Don'tdrivewithbothlightson,and contactanAuthorizedMazdaDealer tohavethebrakesinspectedassoon aspossible.

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Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

▼ChargingSystemWarningLight

This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turn soff when the engine is started.

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or the charging system. Drivetotheside of the road and parkoff theright-of-way. Consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Don't continued driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated.

▼EngineOilPressureWarning Light

This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turn so off when the engine is started.

This warning light indicates slow engine oil pressure.

Ifthelightilluminateswhiledriving:

1. Drivetothesideoftheroadandpark offtheright-of-way.

2. Turnofftheengineandinspectthe engineoillevel(page8-11).Ifit'slow, addoil.

3. Checkthelight.

If the light remains illuminated, you add oil, have your vehicle to be added to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Don'truntheengineifoilpressureis low.Itcouldresultinextensiveengine damage.

▼CheckEngineLight

If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to the driving conditions when the light came on and consulted Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Thecheckenginelightmaycomeonin thefollowingcases:

• Thefueltanklevelbeingverylowor approachingempty.
• Theengine'selectricalsystemhasa problem.
  • Theemissioncontrolsystemhasa problem.

Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

- Thefuel-fillercapismissingornot tightenedsecurely.

If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, donot drive cathigh speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

▼ABSWarningLight

Thewarninglightstaysonforafew secondswhentheignitionswitchisturned totheONposition.

If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unithas detected asystemmal function. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

ABSWarningLightandBrake WarningLightonattheSameTime: Drivingwhenthebrakesystem warninglightandABSwarninglight areonatthesametimeisdangerous. Whenbothlightsareon,therear wheelscouldlockmorequicklyinan emergencystopthanundernormal circumstances. Don'tdrivewithbothlightson,and contactan.AuthorizedMazdaDealer tohavethebrakesinspectedassoon aspossible.

NOTE

Whentheengineisjump-startedto chargethebattery,unevenrpmoccurs andtheABSwarninglightcomeson. Thisisductoaweakbattery,nota malfunction. Rechargethebattery.

▼AirBag/FrontSeatBelt PretensionerSystemWarning Light

If the airbag/frontseatbeltpretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out.

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Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

Asystemmalfunctionisindicatedwhen thewarninglightconstantlyflashes, illuminatesordoesn'tilluminateatall whenthecignitionswitchisturnedtothe ONposition.Ifanyofthescoccur,consult anAuthorizedMazdaDealerassoonas possible.Thesystemmaynotworkinan accident.

WARNING

Self-Servicingthe AirBag/ PretensionerSystems: Self-servicingortamperingwiththe systemsisdangerous.Anairbag/ pretensionercouldaccidentally activateorbecomedisabled.This couldcauseseseriousinjuries.Never tamperwiththesystemsandalways havean.AuthorizedMazdaDealer performallservicingandrepairs.

▼LowFuelWarningLight

Thiswarninglightinthefuelgauge signalsthatthefueltankwillsoonbe empty. Refuelassoonaspossible.

▼SeatBeltWarningLight/Beep

The seat belt warning light illuminates and abeepsound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignitions switch is turned to the ON position.

Conditionsofoperation

ConditionResult
Thedriver'scatbeltisnot fastencedwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheON position.	Thewarninglight illuminatesforabout1 minutcandabcepsoundwillbeheard forabout6seconds.
Thedriver'scatbeltis fastenedwhilethewarning lightandthebecepsoundare activated.	Thewarninglight turnsoffandthebeepsoundstops.
Thedriver'sseatbeltis fastenedbeforetheignition switchisturnedtotheON position.	Thewarninglightwill notilluminateandthe beepsoundwillnotbe heard.

Beltminder

Thebeltminderisasupplemental warningtotheseatbeltwarningfunction. Thisfeatureprovidesadditionalreminders tothedriverthatthedriver'sseatbeltis notfastenedbyintermittentlysoundinga beepsoundandflashingtheseatbelt warninglightintheinstrumenteluster.

Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

ConditionResult
Thedriver'ssealbellisnot fastencedwhcuthcvhicle speedreaches8km/h (5mph)andabout1minute hasclapscdsincthe ignitionswitchwasturned totheONposition.	Thewarninglight flashesandthebeep soundwillbeheard forabout6seconds every30seconds, for aperiodofabout5 minutes.
Thedriver'sscatbeltis fastenedwhilethewarning lightandthebecepsoundare activated.	Thewarninglight turnsoffandthebeep soundstops.
Thedriver'ssealbeltis fastencedbforctchignition switchisturnedtotheON position.	Thewarninglightwill notillumnatandthe beepsoundwillnothe heard.

NOTE

Thebeltmindercanbedeactivated by the following methods.

• (Temporarydeactivation) Totemporarilydeactivatethebelt minder,turntheignitionswitchto theONposition,fastentthedriver's seatbeltforabout2secondsor longer,andthenunfastenitwithin20 seconds. Thebeltminderwillbe deactivateduntiltheignitionswitch isturnedtotheONpositionagain.
• (Long-termdeactivation) Todeactivatethebeltminderover thelongterm,consultanAuthorized MazdaDealer. Ifthebeltminderis long-termdeactivated,thebelt minderwillnotactivatcuntilitis restoredattheAuthorizedMazda Dealer.

▼Door-AjarWarningLight

This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed.

▼LowWasherFluidLevel WarningLight \*

This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-20).

▼AutomaticTransaxleWarning Light

AT

This warning lightstaysonforafew secondswhentheignitionswitchisturned totheONposition. Thelightilluminateswhenthetransaxle hasaproblem.

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CAUTION

If the automatic transax le warning light illuminates, the transax l chasan electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consultant Authorized Mazda Dealeras soon as possible.

▼SecurityIndicatorLight

This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position and the immobilizers system is armed.

Thelightstopsflashingwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheONpositionwith thecorrectignitionkey. Atthistime,theimmobilizersystemis disarmedandthelightilluminatesfor about3secondsandthengoesout.

Iftheenginedoesn'tstartwiththecorrect ignitionkey,andthesecurityindicator lightkeepsilluminatingorflashing,the systemmayhaveamalfunction.Consult anAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

▼HeadlightHigh-BeamIndicator Light

Thislightindicatesoneoftwothings:

• Thehigh-beamheadlightsareon.
- Theturnsignalleverisintheflash-to-passposition.

▼ShiftPositionIndicatorLight (AutomaticTransaxlc)

This indicates these selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Gear position indicator

Warning/IndicatorLightsandBeepSounds

Gearpositionindicator

WhentheshiftleverisintheDorM position, thenumeralfortheselectedgear illuminates.

▼TCSIndicatorLight \*

This indicator lightstayson for a few seconds when the cignitions switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS is operating, the indicator light flashes.

Ifthelightstayson, the TCSmayhavea malfunctionanditmaynotoperate correctly. Takeyourvehicletoan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

NOTE

• Inadditiontotheindicatorlight flashing,aslightluggingsoundwill comefromtheengine. This indicates thattheTCSisoperatingproperly.
• Onslipperysurfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on.

▼TCSOFFIndicatorLight

TCS OFF

This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignitions switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the TCSOFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.

IfthelightstaysonwhentheTCSisnot switchedoff, takeyourvehicletoan AuthorizedMazdaDealer. The TCSmay haveamalfunction.

NOTE

Afterstartingtheenginewhenthe coolanttemperatureisextremelylow, theTCSisautomaticallyturnedoff.At thistime,theTCSOFFindicatorlight willremainon,butthisdoesnot indicateanabnormality.Afterthe enginehaswarmed,TCSwillresume normaloperationandtheindicatorlight willgoout.

▼CruiseMainIndicatorLight

CRUISE MAIN

ThislightcomesonwhentheON/OFF switchispressedandthecruisecontrol systemisactivated.

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▼CruiseSetIndicatorLight

CRUISE

Thislightcomesonwhenacruisingspeed isset.

▼Light-OnIndicatorLight(Black-outmeter)

This indicator light comes on when the exterior lights are con.

▼Turn-Signal/HazardWarning IndicatorLights

Whenoperatingtheturn-signallights,the leftorrightturn-signalindicatorlight flashestoindicatewhichturn-signallight isoperating(page5-39).

Whenoperatingthehazardwarning lights,bothturn-signalindicatorlights flash(page5-44).

NOTE

Ifanindicatorlightremainsilluminated (doesnotflash)orifitflashes abnormally, theturnsignalbulbmaybe burnedout.

BeepSounds

▼SeatBeltWarningBeep

Ifthedriver'sseatbeltisnotfastened whentheignitionswitchisturnedtothe ONposition,abeepsoundwillbeheard forabout6seconds.

▼IgnitionKeyReminder

If theignitionswitchisintheLOCKor ACCposition, abeepsoundwillbeheard whenthedriver'sdoorisopened.

▼Lights-OnReminder

1flightsarconandthekeyisremoved fromtheignitionswitch,abeepsound willbeheardwhenthedriver'sdooris opened.

LightingControl

OFF OFF OFF OFF

▼Headlights

Toturnonthelights, turntheheadlight switchonthecendofthecontrollever.

SwitchPosition	OFF	●	ID
HeadlightsOffOffOn
TaillightsParkinglightsLicensclights	OffOnOn

NOTE

- Ifthelightswitchislefton, the lights will automatically switch off 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position or removing the key.

Thelightswillautomaticallyswitch backonwhentheignitionswitchis turnedtotheACCorONposition.

- Toppreventdischargingthebattery, don'tleavethelightsonwhilethe engineisoff.

▼Lights-OnReminder

Iflightsarconandthekeyisremoved fromtheignitionswitch,abcepsound willbeheardwhenthedriver'sdooris opened.

▼HeadlightHigh-LowBeam

Pushtheleverforwardforhighbeam. Pullitbackforlow.

High beam Low beam

▼FlashingtheHeadlights

Toflashtheheadlights,pulltheleverfully towardyou.Theheadlightswitchneed notbeon,andtheleverwillreturntothe normalpositionwhenreleased.

Diagram showing hand operating a device with labeled buttons (OK, OFF) and directional arrow indicating action

▼DaytimeRunningLights (Canada)

InCanada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation.

Forthatreason, thedaytimerunninglights automaticallyturnonwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheONposition.

NOTE

TheDaytimeRunningLightsturnoff when the parking brake is applied.

TurnandLane-Change Signals

▼TurnSignal

Movethesignalleverdown(foraleft turn)orup(forarightturn)tothestop position. Thesignalwillself-cancelafter theturniscompleted.

If the indicator light continues to flash after return, manually return the lever to its original position.

Right turn

Right lane change OFF Left lane change Left turn

Greenindicatorsonthedashboardshow whichsignalisworking.

Lane-changesignals

Movetheleverslightlytowardthe directionofthechange—untilthe indicatorflashes—andholditthere.It willreturntotheoffpositionwhen released.

NOTE

Ifanindicatorlightstaysonwithout flashingorififlashesabnormally,the turnsignalbulbmaybeburnedout.

FogLights \*

Usethisswitchtoturmonthefoglights. Theyhelpyoutoseeaswellastobeseen.

Toturnthefrontfoglightson, rotatethe foglightswitchtothe 30 position. Theheadlightswitchmustbeinthe positiontoturnonthefrontfoglights.

OFF OFF

Fog light switch

Toturnthemoff, rotatethefoglight switchtotheOFFpositionorturnthe headlightswitchtothe ● orOFF position.

NOTE

Thefoglightswillturnoffwhenthe headlightsaresetathighbeam.

Windshield Wipersand Washer

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON position.

WARNING

FrozenWasherFluid: Usingwindshieldwasherfluidwithout anti-freezeprotectioninfreezing temperaturesidangerous. The washerfluidcouldfreezeonthe windshieldandblockyourvision. You couldhaveanaccident.Don'tusethe washerwithoutfirstwarmingthe windshieldandneveruseplaintap water.

NOTE

Becauseheavyiceandsnowcanjam thewiperblades,thewipermotoris protectedfrommotorbreakdown, overheatingandpossiblefirebya circuitbreaker. Thismechanismwill automaticallystopoperationofthe blades,butonlyforabout5minutes. Ifthishappens,turnoffthewiper switchandparkoffitheright-of-way, andremovethesnowandice. After5minutes,turnontheswitchand thebladesshouldoperatenormally. If theydon'tresumefunctioning,consu anAuthorizedMazdaDealerassoona possible.

▼WindshieldWipers

OFF INT 1 2

Turnthewipersonbypullingthelever down.

INT—Intermittent

1—Normal

2—Fast

Variable-speedintermittentwipers

SetthelevertoINTandchoosethe intervaltimingbyrotatingthering.

OFF INT INT ring

One-touchwipers

Forasinglewipingcycle, pushthelever uptoMIST.

MIST OFF

▼WindshieldWasher

Pullthelevertowardyouandholditto spraywasherfluid.

OFF Washer

NOTE

WiththewiperleverintheOFFForINT position,thewiperswilloperate continuouslyuntiltheleverisreleased.

If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

RearWindowWiperand Washer\*

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON position.

▼RearWindowWiper

MIST OFF INT 1 2 INT ON INT OFF ON INT OFF

Turnthewiperonbyturningtherear wiper/washerswitch.

ON—Normal

INT—Intermittent

▼RearWindowWasher

Tospraywasherfluid,turntherecarwiper/washerswitchtothe position. After theswitchisreleased,thewasherwill stop.

NOTE

Therearetwowasherpositions:upand down. Inthedownwasherposition, the wiperwillnotbeactivated.

Ifthewasherdoesn'twork, inspect the fluidlevel(page8-20). Ifit'sOKandthe washerstilldoesn'twork, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer.

RearWindowDefroster

Therearwindowdefrosterclearsfrost, fog,andthinicefromtherearwindow.

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheON position.

Presstheswitchtoturnontherear windowdefroster. Therearwindow defrosteroperatesforabout15minutes andturnsoffautomatically. Theindicatorlightilluminatesduring operation.

Toturnofftherecarwindowdefroster beforethe15minuteshaselapsed,press theswitchagain.

ManualTypeAir-Conditioning

Diagram showing a car dashboard with a control panel and directional arrow, likely indicating navigation or system adjustment.

FullyAutomaticTypeAir-Conditioning

Diagram showing a car dashboard with a directional control panel and an arrow pointing to the left side of the dashboard.

CAUTION

Don't uses sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasivest o clean the inside of therear windows surface. They may damage the defrost e grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defroster is not designed for meltingsnow. If there is an accumulation of snow on there are window, remove it before using the defroster.

Horn

Tosoundthchorn, pressaroundthe markonthesteeringwheel.

b

HazardWarningFlasher

Thehazardwarninglightsshouldalways beusedwhenyoustoponornea roadway.

Thehazardwarninglightswarnother driversthatyourvehicleisatraffichazard andthattheymusttakeextremecaution whennearit.

Line drawing of a car interior showing dashboard and steering wheel (no text or symbols)

Depressthehazardwarningflasherandall fourturnsignalswillflash.

NOTE

• Theturnsignalsdon'tworkwhenthe hazardwarninglightsareon.
• Checklocalregulationsabouttheuse ofhazardwarninglightswhilethe vehicleisbeingtowed.Theymay forbidit.

HomeLinkWireless ControlSystem \*

NOTE

HomeLinkandHomeLinkhouseare registeredtrademarksofJohnson Controls.

TheHomeLinksystemreplacesupto3 hand-heldtransmitterswithasinglebuilt-incomponentintheauto-dimmingmirror. PressingtheHomeLinkbuttononthe auto-dimmingmirroractivatesgarage doors, gatesandotherdevices surroundingyourhome.

Indicator light

HomeLink button

WARNING

SafetyStopandReverseFeature: UsingtheHomeLinksystemwithany garagedooropenerthatlacksthe safetystopandreversefeatureuras requiredbyfederalsafetystandardsis dangerous.(Thisincludesgarage doorsmanufacturedbeforeApril1, 1982.) Usingthesegaragedooropenerscan increasetheriskofseriousinjuryor death.Forfurtherinformation, contactHomeLinkat1-800-355-3515 orwww.homelink.comoryour AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

SafetyWhileProgrammingor OperatingHomeLinkSystem: Programmingoroperatingthe HomeLinksystemwithoutverifying thesafetyofareassurroundinggarage doorsandgatesisdangerousand couldresultinanunexpectedaccident andseriousinjuryifsomeonewereto behit.Alwayschecktheareas surroundinggaragedoorsandgates forpeopleorobstructionsbefore programmingorduringoperationof theHomeLinksystem.

CAUTION

HomeLinkhasbeentestedand complieswithFCCandIndustry Canadarules.Changesormodifications notexpresslyapprovedbytheparty responsibleforcompliancecouldvoid theuser'sauthoritytooperatethe device.

NOTE

FCCID:NZLSTDHL3 CANADA:4112104541A This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1-This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2-This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

The programming will not be erased even if the battery is disconnected.

▼Pre-programmingtheHomeLink System

NOTE

It is recommended that anew battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

• Verifythatthereisaremotecontrol transmitteravailableforthedeviceyou wouldliketoprogram.
• Disconnectthepowertothedevice.

▼ProgrammingtheHomeLink System

CAUTION

When programmingagaragedoor openeragate, disconnect the power to these devices before performing programming, as continuous operation of the devices could damage them motor.

TheHomeLinksystemprovides3buttons whichcanbeindividuallyselectedand programmedusingthetransmittersfor current,on-marketdevicesasfollows:

1. Pressandholdthetwoouter HomeLinkbuttons(buttonsoneand three)-releasingonlywhenthe indicatorlightbeginstoflash(after20 seconds). Donotholdthebuttonsfor longerthan30secondsanddonot repeatstep1toprogramassecond and/orthirdhand-heldtransmittertotheremainingtwoHomeLinkbuttons.
2. Positiontheendofyourhand-held transmitter2.5—7.5cm(1—3inches) awayfromtheHomeLinkbuttonyou wishtoprogramwhilekeepingthe indicatorlightinview.
3. Simultaneouslypressandholdboththe chosenHomeLinkandhand-held transmitterbuttons.Donotreleasethe buttonsuntilstep4hasbeen completed.

NOTE

Somegateoperatorsandgaragedoor openersmayrcquireyoutoreplacethis ProgrammingStep3withprocedures notedinthe"GateOperator/Canadian Programming"section.

1. After the HomeLink indicator light changes from as low to a rapidly blinking light, release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.

NOTE

IftheHomeLinkindicatorlightdoes notchangetoarapidlyblinkinglight, contactHomeLinkat www.homclink.comorcall1-800-355-3515forassistance.

1. Pressandholdthejust-trained HomeLinkbuttonandobservethe indicatorlight.

Iftheindicatorlightstaysonconstantly, programmingiscompleteandyour devicesshouldactivatewhenthe HomeLinkbuttonispressedandreleased.

NOTE

Toprogramtheremainingtwo HomeLinkbuttons, beginwith "Programming"-step2.Donotrepeat step1.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turn stoa constant light, continue with "Programming" steps 6—8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garagedooropener).

1. Atthegaragedooropenerreceiver (motor-headunit)inthegarage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antennawire is attached to the motor-head unit.

2. Firmlypressandreleasethe"learn"or "smart"button.(Thenameandcolorof thebuttonmayvarybymanufacturer.)

NOTE

Thereare30secondsinwhichto initiatestep8.

1. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed Home Link button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence second time, and, depending on the brand of the agaraged door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence at third timeto complet the programming process.

HomeLinkshouldnowactivateyour rollingcodeequippeddevice.

NOTE

Toprogramtheremainingtwo HomeLinkbuttons, beginwith "Programming"-step2.Donotrepeat step1.

Forquestionsorcomments,pleasecontact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.comor1-800-355-3515.

▼Gateoperator/Canadian Programming

Canadianradio-frequencylawsrequire transmittersignalsto“time-out”(orquit) afterseveralsecondsoftransmission-whichmaynotbelongenoughfor HomeLinktopickupthesignalduring programming. SimilartothisCanadian law, some U.S.gateoperatorsare designedto“time-out”inthesame manner.

If you live in Canada, you are having difficulties programming agate operator by using the "Programming" procedures (regardless of where you live), replace "ProgrammingHomeLink" step 3 with the following:

NOTE

If programmingagaragedooropeneror gateoperator,itisadvisedtounplugthe device during the "cycling" process to prevent possible overheating.

ContinuetopressandholdtheHomeLink buttonwhileyoupressandrelease-every two seconds ("cycle") your handheldtransmitteruntilthefrequencysignal hassuccessfullybeenacceptedby HomeLink.(Theindicatorlightwillflash slowlyandthenrapidly.) Proceedwith"Programming"step4to complete.

▼OperatingtheHomeLinkSystem

PresstheprogrammedHomeLinkbutton tooperateaprogrammeddevice. The codewillcontinuebeingtransmittedfora maximumof20seconds.

▼ReprogrammingtheHomeLink system

ToprogramadevicetoHomeLinkusinga HomeLinkbuttonpreviouslytrained, followthesesteps:

1. PressandholdthedesiredHomeLink button.DONOTreleasethebutton.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with "Programming"-step2.

▼ErasingProgrammedHomeLink Buttons

Toerasetheexistingprogrammingfrom allthreeoperatingchannels.pressand holdthetwooutsidebuttons( , ) ontheauto-dimmingmirroruntilthe HomeLinkindicatorlightbcginstoflash afterapproximately20seconds. Verifythattheprogramminghasbeen erasedwhenyouresellthevehicle.

6

InteriorComfort

Useofvariousfeaturesfordrivecomfort,includingair-conditioningandaudio system.

ClimateControlSystem....6-2

OperatingTips....6-2

VentOperation....6-3

TypesoftheClimateControlSystem....6-5

ManualType....6-6

FullyAutomaticType....6-11

AudioSystem....6-16

Antenna....6-16

OperatingTipsforAudioSystem....6-16

AudioSet....6-23

AudioControlSwitchOperation(SteeringWheel) * 6-40

SafetyCertification....6-42

InteriorEquipment....6-43

Sunvisors....6-43

InteriorLights....6-43

InformationDisplay....6-46

Lighter....6-48

Ashtray....6-49

CupHolder....6-50

BottleHolder....6-51

StorageCompartments....6-51

AccessorySocket....6-55

OperatingTips

▼OperatingtheClimateControl System

Operatetheclimatecontrolsystemwith theenginerunning.

NOTE

Topreventthebatteryfrombeing discharged, donotleavethefancontrol dialonforalongperiodoftimewhen theengineisnotrunning.

▼ClearingtheAirInlet

Clearallobstructionslikeleaves, snow andicefromthehoodandtheairinletin thecowlgrilletoimprovethesystem efficiency.

▼FoggyWindows

Thewindowsmayfogupeasilyinhumid weather. Use the climate control system to defogthewindows.

Tohelpdefogthewindows, operate the airconditionertodehumidifytheair.

▼Outside/RecirculatedAirPosition

Use the outside air position in normal conditions. There circulated air position should be used only when driving on dusty roads for quick cooling of the interior.

▼ParkinginDirectSunlight

If the vehicle has been parked, indirect sunlight during hot weather, open the window to let warmairescape, then run the climate control system.

▼NotUsingforaLongPeriod

Runtheairconditionerabout 10minutes atleastonceamonthtokeepinternal partslubricated.

▼ChecktheRefrigerantbeforethe WeatherGetsHot

Havethcairconditionercheckedbefore theweathergetshot.Lackofrefrigerant maymaketheairconditionerless efficient.ConsultanAuthorizedMazda Dealerforrefrigerantinspection.

Theairconditionerisfilledwith HFC134a(R134a),arefrigerantthatwill notdamagetheozonelayer. Iftheairconditionerislowonrefrigerant orhasamalfunction,consultan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

▼ReplacementoftheCabinAir Filter

If your vehicle is equipped with an air filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary to chan get the filter periodically as indicated in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement of the cabinair filter.

VentOperation

Diagram of a car interior showing steering wheel, dashboard, and seat with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or labels)

▼AdjustingtheVents

Directingairflow

1. Presstheupperpartoftheairventto openit.

1. Rotatetheairventleftandrightto adjustthedirectionofairflow.

NOTE

When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the events. This is not asignoftroublebutaresult of humidairbeingsuddenly cooled.

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▼SelectingtheAirflowMode

Line drawing of a car interior with seatbelt and dashboard, no text or symbols present

Defroster and Floor VentsDashboard Vents

Diagram showing car interior airflow with directional arrows and a warning symbol indicating climate change.

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Diagram of car interior showing seatbelt, dashboard, and directional arrows indicating movement or change

Defroster Vents

Diagram of car interior with labeled air intake sources and directional arrows indicating flow or movement

Floor Vents

Diagram showing vehicle interior with directional arrows and a warning icon indicating a person falling into the window.

TypesoftheClimateControlSystem

Manualtypeandfullyautomatictypeclimatecontrolsystemsareexplainedseparately.

Checkyourvehicle'sclimatecontroltypeandreadtheappropriatepages.

Climatecontrolinformationisdisplayedontheinformationdisplay.

Manual Type ...... page 6-6

A/C 0 1 2 3 4

Fully Automatic Type...... page 6-11

A/C PUSH OFF FRONT MODE C H PUSH AUTO

ManualType

Air intake selector A/C Switch Rear window defroster switch A/C 1 2 3 0 4 Fan control dial Temperature Mode selector dial

▼ControlSwitches

Temperaturecontroldial

This dial control temperature. Turnit clockwise for hot and counterclockwise forcold.

Fancontroldial

Thisdialallowsvariablefanspeeds.

0—Fanoff

1—Lowspeed
2—Mediumlowspeed
3—Mediumhighspeed
4—Highspeed

Modeselectordial

Turnthemodeselectordialtoselect airflowmode(page6-4).

A/Cswitch

Pushtheswitchtoturntheairconditioner on. The indicatorlightontheswitchwill illuminatewhenthefancontroldialisset atposition1,2,3,or4.

Pushtheswitchonceagaintoturntheair conditioneroff.

NOTE

Theairconditionermaynotfunction whentheoutsidetemperature approaches0°C(32°F).

Airintakeselector

This switch control of the source of a fair entering the vehicle.

Presstheswitchtoalternatebetweenthe andpositions. Theindicator lightfortheselectedmodewillilluminate.

It is recommended that undernormal condition stheswitchbekeptin the outsideairposition.

Outsideairposition( )

Outsideairistakenintothevehicle. Use thispositionfornormalventilationand heating.

Recirculatedairposition( )

Outsideairirsshutoff. Airwithinthe vehicleisrecirculated.

Thispositioncanbeusedwhendrivingon adustyroadorinsimilarconditions.It alsohelpstoprovidequickercoolingof theinterior.

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ClimateControlSystem

WARNING

The Recirculated Air Position:

Usingthe positionincoldor rainyweatherwillcausethewindows tofogup.Yourvisionwillbe hampered,whichcouldleadtoa seriousaccident.Donotusethe positionincoldorrainyweather.

Rearwindowdefrosterswitch

When using therearwindowdefroster switch, refer to RearWindowDefroster (page5-42).

▼Heating

1. Setthemodeselectordialtothe position.

1. Settheairintakeselectortothe position.

1. Set the temperature controldial to the hot position.

2. Set the fan controldial to the desired speed.

3. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the caireconditioner.

NOTE

• If the windshieldfogsupcasily, set themodeselectordialtothe position.
• Ifcoolerairisdesiredatfacelevel, setthemodeselectordialatthe positionandadjustthetemperature controldialtomaintainmaximum comfort.
• Theairtotheflooriswarmerthan airtotheface(exceptwhenthe temperaturecontroldialissetatthe extremehotorcoldposition).

▼Cooling(WithAirConditioner)

1. Setthemodeselectordialtothe position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
3. Setthefancontroldialtothedesired speed.
4. Turnontheairconditioner.
5. Adjust the fan controldial and temperature controldial to maintain maximum comfort.

CAUTION

When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-25). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off

NOTE

• When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and the air intakes eletorto the position, then set the fan control dial to position 4.
• Ifwarmerairisdesiredatfloorlevel, setthemodeselectordialatthe positionandadjustthetemperature controldialtomaintainmaximum comfort.
  • Theairtotheflooriswarmerthan airtotheface(exceptwhenthe temperaturecontroldialissetatthe extremehotorcoldposition).

▼Ventilation

1. Setthemodeselectordialtothe position.
2. Set theairintakeselectortothe position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Setthefancontroldialtothedesired speed.

▼WindshieldDefrostingand Defogging

1. Setthemodeselectordialtothe position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan controldial to the desired speed.

WARNING

FoggyWindshield:

Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the position.

NOTE

• Formaximumdefrosting, setthe temperaturecontroldialtothe extremehotpositionandthefan controldialtoposition4.
• Ifwarmairisdesiredatthefloor,set themodeselectordialtothe position.
• Intheorpositionair conditioningisautomaticallytumed ontodefrostthewindshieldquickly (however,theindicatorlightdoesnot illuminate)andthe positionis automaticallyselected.Theairintake selectorswitchcannotbechangedto the position.

▼Dehumidifying(With Air Conditioner)

Operatetheairconditionerincoolorcold weathertohelpdefogthewindshieldand sidewindows.

1. Setthemodeselectordialtothe desiredposition.
2. Settheairintakeselectortothe position.

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ClimateControlSystem

1. Set the temperature controldial to the desired position.
2. Setthefancontroldialtothedesired speed.
3. Turnontheairconditioner.

FullyAutomaticType

Air intake selector Temperature control dialFan control dial Rear window defroster switch A/C Switch A/C PUSH OFF FRONT MODE C PUSH AUTO Mode selector switchOFF switch Auto switch

Windshield defroster switch

▼ControlSwitches

AUTOswitch

Bypressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature:

• Airflowtemperature
• Amountofairflow

• Selectionofairflowmode

• Outside/Recirculatedairselection
  • Airconditioneroperation

NOTE

AUTOswitchindicatorlight

• Whenon, it indicates AUTO operation, and the system will function automatically.
• Whenoff, indicate the operation of others witchess such asthemode selectorswitch, fan controldial, A/C switch and windshield defroster switch. Other functions will continue to operate automatically.

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OFFswitch

PressingtheOFFswitchshutsoffthe climatecontrolsystem.

Temperaturecontroldial

Thisdialcontrolstemperature. Turnit clockwiseforhotandcounterclockwise forecold.

Fancontroldial

Thefanhassevenspeeds. Theselected speedwillbedisplayed.

Modeselectorswitch

Thedesiredairflowmodecanbeselected (page6-4).

NOTE

• With the airflow modesetto position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and comparably lower air temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents.
• Tosettheairventto, press the windshielddefrosterswitch.

A/Cswitch

A/C

With the AUTOorfan controldial ON, pressthe A/C switchtoselect the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off.

NOTE

Theairconditionermaynotfunction whentheoutsidetemperature approaches0°C(32°F).(Indicator remainsonevenwhensystemisoff.)

Airintakeselector

Outside correcirculated air positions can be selected. Presstheswitch to select outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculatedairposition( )

Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Outsideairposition( )

Use this position for normal conditions and defogging.

WARNING

The Recirculated Air Position: Using the positionincoldor rainyweatherwillcausethewindows tofogup. Yourvisionwillbe hampered,whichcouldleadtoa seriousaccident.Donotusethe positionincoldorrainyweather.

Windshielddefrosterswitch

Presstheswitchtodefrostthewindshield andfrontdoorwindows.

Rearwindowdefrosterswitch

When using the car window defroster switch, referto Rear Window Defroster (page 5-42).

▼StandardUse

1. PresstheAUTOswitch. Selection of the airflowmode, airintakeseletor and amountofairflowwillbe automaticallycontrolled.

1. Usethetemperaturecontroldialto selectadesiredtemperature.

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ClimateControlSystem

Toturnoffthesystem, presstheOFF switch.

NOTE

• Foranoptimalcabintemperature,set the temperaturecloseto25.0°C (77.0°F).Adjusttothedesired temperatureifnecessary.
• Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a fast rate.
• Topreventcoolairblowingfromthe ventswhenheatingrightafter startingtheengine,theamountof airflowisreduceduntiltheairwarms up.

▼WindshieldDefrostingand Defogging

Pressthowindshielddefrosterswitch. Inthisposition,the positionis automaticallyselected,andtheair conditionerautomaticallyturnedon (however,theindicatorlightdoesnot illuminate).Theairconditionerwilldirect dehumidifiedairtothefrontwindshield andsidewindows(page6-4).Airflow amountwillbeincreased.

WARNING

FoggyWindshield:

Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to hot or warm position when using the position.

NOTE

Usethetemperaturecontroldialto increasetheairflowtemperatureand defogthewindshieldmorequickly.

▼Sunlight/TemperatureSensor

Thefullyautomaticairconditioner functionmeasuresinsideandoutside temperatures, and sunlight. Itthensets temperaturesinsidethepassenger compartmentaccordingly. Don'tobstruct thesensor.

Sunlight sensor

InteriorComfort ClimateControlSystem

Interior temperature sensor

Antenna

▼DetachableType

Toremovetheantenna,turnit

counterclockwise.

Toinstalltheantenna, turnitclockwise.

Makesuretheantennaissecurely installed.

Remove Install

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetotheantenna, removeitbeforecenteringacarwash facilityorpassingbeneathalow overheadclearance.

NOTE

Whenleavingyourvehicleunattended, werecommendthatyouremovethe antennaandstoreitinsidethevehicle.

OperatingTipsforAudio System

WARNING

Do Not Adjust Audio While Driving the Vehicle:

Adjustingtheaudiowhiledrivingthe vehicleisdangerousasitcould distractyourattentionfromthevehicle operationwhichcouldleadtoa seriousaccident.Alwaysadjustthe audiowhilethevehicleisstopped.

CAUTION

Forthepurposesofsafedriving,adjust theaudiovolumetoalevelthatallows youtohearsoundsoutsideofthe vehicle.

NOTE

• Donotusetheaudioforlongperiods oftimewhilethecengincisoff. Otherwisethebatterycouldgodead.
• IfadigitalcellularphoneorCB radioisusedinornearthevehicle, it could cause noisetooccur from the audiosystem, however, this does not indicate that the system has been damaged.

▼RadioReception

AMcharacteristics

AMsignalsbendaroundsuchthingsas buildingsormountainsandbounceoffthe ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distance than FM signals. Because of this, twostationsmaysometimesbe picked upon the same frequency at the same time.

Tonosphere Station 1 Station 2

FM characteristics

AnFMbroadcastrangeisusuallyabout 40—50km(25—30miles)fromthe source. Becauseofextracodingneededto breakthesoundintotwochannels, stereo FMhasevenlessrangethanmonaural (non-stereo)FM.

FM Station 40—50 km (25—30 miles)

SignalsfromanFMtransmitteraresimilar tobeamsoflightbecausetheydonot bendaroundcorners,buttheydoreflect. UnlikeAMsignals,FMsignalscannot travelbeyondthehorizon.Therefore,FM stationscannotbereceivedatthegreat distancespossiblewithAMreception.

Ionosphere FM wave FM wave AM wave 100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Atmospheric conditions can also affect FMreception. High humidity will cause poor reception. However, cloudy days may provide better reception than clear days.

Multipathnoise

Since FMsignalscanbereflected by obstructions, it is possible to receive both the direct signal and therefected signal at the same time. This causes a light delay in reception and may be card as broken sound or distortion. This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmitter.

Direct Reflected wave

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AudioSystem

Flutter/Skipnoise

SignalsfromanFMtransmittermovein straightlinesandbecomeweakinvalleys betweenallbuildings,mountains,and otherobstacles.Whenavehclepasses throughsuchanarea,thereception conditionsmaychangesuddenly,resulting inannoyingnoise.

graph TD
    A["设备1"] --> B["设备2"]
    B --> C["设备3"]
    C --> D["设备4"]
    D --> E["设备5"]
    E --> F["设备6"]
    F --> G["设备7"]
    G --> H["设备8"]
    H --> I["设备9"]
    I --> J["设备10"]
    J --> K["设备11"]
    K --> L["设备12"]
    L --> M["设备13"]
    M --> N["设备14"]
    N --> O["设备15"]
    O --> P["设备16"]
    P --> Q["设备17"]
    Q --> R["设备18"]
    R --> S["设备19"]
    S --> T["设备20"]
    T --> U["设备21"]
    U --> V["设备22"]
    V --> W["设备23"]
    W --> X["设备24"]
    X --> Y["设备25"]
    Y --> Z["设备26"]
    Z --> AA["设备27"]
    AA --> AB["设备28"]
    AB --> AC["设备29"]
    AC --> AD["设备30"]
    AD --> AE["设备31"]
    AE --> AF["设备32"]
    AF --> AG["设备33"]
    AG --> AH["设备34"]
    AH --> AI["设备35"]
    AI --> AJ["设备36"]
    AJ --> AK["设备37"]
    AK --> AL["设备38"]
    AL --> AM["设备39"]
    AM --> AN["设备40"]
    AN --> AO["设备41"]
    AO --> AP["设备42"]
    AP --> AQ["设备43"]
    AQ --> AR["设备44"]
    AR --> AS["设备45"]
    AS --> AT["设备46"]
    AT --> AU["设备47"]
    AU --> AV["设备48"]
    AV --> AW["设备49"]
    AW --> AX["设备50"]
    AX --> AY["设备51"]
    AY --> AZ["设备52"]
    AZ --> BA["设备53"]
    BA --> BB["设备54"]
    BB --> BC["设备55"]
    BC --> BD["设备56"]
    BD --> BE["设备57"]
    BE --> BF["设备58"]
    BF --> BG["设备59"]
    BG --> BH["设备60"]
    BH --> BI["设备61"]
    BI --> BJ["设备62"]
    BJ --> BK["设备63"]
    BK --> BL["设备64"]
    BL --> BM["设备65"]
    BM --> BN["设备66"]
    BN --> BO["设备67"]
    BO --> BP["设备68"]
    BP --> BQ["设备69"]
    BQ --> BR["设备70"]
    BR --> BS["设备71"]
    BS --> BT["设备72"]
    BT --> BU["设备73"]
    BU --> BV["设备74"]
    BV --> BW["设备75"]
    BW --> BX["设备76"]
    BX --> BY["设备77"]
    BY --> BZ["设备78"]
    BZ --> CA["设备79"]
    CA --> CB["设备80"]
    CB --> CC["设备81"]
    CC --> CD["设备82"]
    CD --> CE["设备83"]
    CE --> CF["设备84"]
    CF --> CG["设备85"]
    CG --> CH["设备86"]
    CH --> CI["设备87"]
    CI --> CJ["设备88"]
    CJ --> CK["设备89"]
    CK --> CR["设备90"]

Weaksignalnoise

Insuburbanareas, broadcastsignals becomeweakbecauseofdistancefrom thetransmitter.Receptioninsuchfringe arcasischaracterizedbysoundbreakup.

Illustration of a city skyline with an airplane, a car, and a question mark (no text or symbols)

Strongsignalnoise

This occurs very close to transmitter tower. The broadcasts signals are extremely strong, so the results is noise and sound break up at the radio receiver.

Stationdriftnoise

Whenavchiclereachesthecarcaoftwo strongstationsbroadcastingatsimilar frequencies,theoriginalstationmaybe temporarilylostandthesecondstation pickedup.Atthistimetherewillbesome noisefromthisdisturbance.

Station 1 88.1 MHz ABC Station 2 88.3 MHz ABC C

▼OperatingTipsforCassetteTape Player

Cleaningthecassettetapeplayer

Thetapehead, capstans, and pinchrollers will gatheroxideresidue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player. Use good quality head-cleaning tapcoral liquid cleanercassette tapetoremoveit.

Should the unit not operatenormally, consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer. Never attempt to repair it or insert a screwdriver or anything else.

Handling the casset tetape player

The following precautions should be observed.

- Donotspillanyliquidontheaudio system.

- Donotinsertanyobjects,otherthan cassettetape,intotheslot.

- Ifthecassettetapeisloose, it may produce poorsoundor performance during playback. Useapencilor somethingsimilartoremovcanyslack.

- Onlycassettetapestthatplaynolonger than90minutesshouldbeused. Cassettetapeexceeding90minutesare thinandmayeasilybreak.

- Donotleavecacassettetapeinthetape playerslotwhennotinuse.Removeit completelytopermittheslotdoorto closeandtoprotectthemechanism fromdust.

- Storecassettetapesawayfromextreme heat,magneticfields,anddirect sunlight.Protecttheexposedcassette tapefromdirtanddamage.Store cassetteapesintheiroriginalcasesor otherprotectivecases.

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AudioSystem

▼OperatingTipsforMiniDisc (MD)Player

The following precaution should be observed.

- Donotspillanyliquidontheaudio system.

- Donotinsertanyobjects,otherthan MDs,intotheslot.

- TheMDplayerhasbeendesignedto playMDsbearingtheidentification logoasshown.NootherMDscanbe played.

- TheMDplayercanalsoplayMDLPs thathavebeenrecordedinMDLP mode.(MDLPsbearingthe identificationlogoasshownbelow).

- WheninsertingtheMD,makesurethe MDlabelisfacingup,andtheMDis orientedtotheinsertionslotinthe directionofthearrow.Ifnotinserted correctly,theMDwillbeejected,or mayremainstuckintheMDdeck.

- Donottouchtheinternalpartofthe MD.IftheMDshutterisslidopenfor noreason,itmaybebroken.

- StoreMDsintheircasesandaway fromdirectsunlight.

▼OperatingTipsforCDPlayer/In-DashCDChanger

Condensationphenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prismandlers) in the CD player /changer may become clouded with condensation. At thistime, the CD will reject immediately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be corrected simply by wiping it with as of cloth. Clouded optical components will clear naturally in about an hour. Wait for normal operation to return before attempting tous the unit.

HandlingtheCDplayer/In-dashCDchanger

The following precaution should be observed.

- Donotspillanyliquidontheaudio system.

- Donotinsertanyobjects,otherthan CDs,intotheslot.

- TheCDrevolvesathighspeedwithin theunit.Defective(crackedorbadly bent)CDsshouldneverbeused.

- Donotusenon-conventionaldiscs suchasheart-shaped,octagonaldiscs, etc. The CDplayer/changercould be damaged.

- AnewCDmayhaveroughedgeson itsinnerandouterperimeters. Ifadisc withroughgedesisused, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/changer will not play the CD. Removetheroughedgesinadvance by using aball-pointpenorpencilas shown below. Toremovetherough edges, rubtheside of the penorpencil against the innerandouterperimeter of the CD.

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- Whendrivingoverunevensurfaces, thesoundmayjump.

Simple line drawing of a car on a surface with motion lines indicating speed (no text or symbols)

- TheCDplayer/changerhasbeen designedtoplayCDsbearingthe identificationlogoasshown.Noother discscanbeplayed.

- Besurenevertotouchthesignal surfacewhenhandlingtheCDs.Pick upaCDbygraspingtheouteredgeor theedgeoftheholeandtheouteredge.

Diagram illustrating hand positioning and movement of a device with labeled parts and directional arrows

- DonotstickpaperortapeontheCD. Avoidscratchingthereverseside(the sidewithoutalabel).

• Dust, fingersmudges, and dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the signals surface, thus affecting sound quality. If the CD should become soiled, gently wipe with a soft cloth from the center of the CD to the edge.
• Donotuserecordsprays,antistatic agents,orhouseholdspraycleaners. Volatilechemicalssuchasbenzincand thinnercanalsodamagethesurfaceof theCDandmustnotbeused.Anything thatcandamage,warp,orfogplastic shouldneverbeusedtocleanCDs.
• CDs, liketraditionalaudiorecords, are madeofplastic. To avoid warping, keep the CDs in their circascs and donot store them where they will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• TheCDplayer/changerejectstheCDif theCDisinsertedupsidedown. Also dirtyand/ordefectiveCDsmaybe ejected.
• 8cm(3in)CDsandCDaccessories (e.g.8cmdiscadapter) cannot be used in the CDplayer/changer.
• DonotinsertcleaningdiscsintheCD player/changer.
• Donotinsertanydisewithapeel-off orsealonit.

AudioSet

CD Player In-dash CD Changer SEEK TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE SCAN DISP/SON AUTO-M 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOL. MAX. POWER TUBE. MAX. ADD ON TEXT Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Mini Disc (MD) Player Cassette Tape Player MINI DISC

Power/Volume/SoundControls......page6-24

Operating the Radio ...... page 6-28

OperatingtheCassetteTapePlayer......page6-30

OperatingtheMiniDisc(MD)Player......page6-32

OperatingtheCompactDisc(CD)Player......page6-34

OperatingtheIn-DashCDChanger......page6-36

Error Indications ...... page 6-39

▼Power/Volume/SoundControls

SEEK TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE VOL VOUT POWER 1 30kV 2 30kA 3 NFT 4 POMO 5 6 SCAN DISPESAN AUTOCAN TUNE 100 MHz ON TEXT Power/Volume dial Audio control dial

PowerON/OFF

Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial ag ain to turn the audio system off.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running.

Volumeadjustment

To adjust the volume, turn the power/volume dial.

Turn the power/volume dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.

Audiosoundadjustment

1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated.

Standard audio-equipped model

graph TD
    A["BASS"] --> B["MID"]
    B --> C["TREB"]
    C --> D["FADE"]
    D --> E["BAL"]
    E --> F["ALC OFF"]

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BOSE Sound System-equipped model

graph TD
    A["BASS"] --> B["TREB"]
    B --> C["FADE"]
    C --> D["BAL"]
    D --> E["ALC OFF"]

*Dependingonthemodeselected, the indicationchanges.
2. Turntheaudiocontroldialtoadjustthe selectedfunctionsasfollows:

Standardaudio-equippedmodel

IndicationTurnLeftTurnRight
BASS	Decrease bass	Increase bass
MID	Decrease mid-range	Increase mid-range
TREB	Decrease treble	Increase treble
FADE	Shifthe soundlothe front	Shiftthe soundlothe rear
BAL	Shifthe soundlothe left	Shiftthe soundlothe right
ALC	Selectmode

BOSESoundSystem-equippedmodel

IndicationTurnLeftTurnRight
BASS	Decrease bass	Increase bass
TREB	Decrease treble	Increase treble
FADE	Shifthe soundtothe front	Shifthe soundtothe rear
BAL	Shifthe soundtothe left	Shifthe soundtothe right
ALC	Selectmode

NOTE

About5secondsafterslectingany mode,thevolumefunctionwillbe automaticallyselected.Toresetbass, mid-range,treble,fade,andbalance, presstheaudiocontroldialfor2 seconds.Theunitwillbeepand “CLEAR”willbedisplayed.

AutomaticLevelControl(ALC)

The automatic level control is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed.

The volume increases in accordance with the increase in vehicle speed, and decreases as vehicle speed decreases.

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The following four modes are available. Select the desired mode.

ModeVolumechange
ALC OFF	Nochange
ALC LEVEL1	Minimum
ALC LEVEL2	Medium
ALC LEVEL3	Maximum

Turntheaudiocontroldialtoselectthe ALCOFF,ALCLEVEL1—3mode.The selectedmodewillbeindicated.

graph TD
    A["ALC OFF"] --> B["ALC LEVEL 1"]
    B --> C["ALC LEVEL 2"]
    C --> D["ALC LEVEL 3"]

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AudioSystem

▼OperatingtheRadio

Band selector buttons Satellite button* Scan button Seek tuning button SEEK TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 2 3 4 5 6 100V 100A 100A Auto memory button/Electric serial number button* Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial

*For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio.
Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit.
For information on use, read the manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit.
Subscription of SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii).

RadioON

Pressabandselectorbutton( AM, FM1/2 ) toturntheradioon.

Bandselection

ChooseAMbypassingtheAMbutton (AM) and FMbypassingtheFM1/2 button(FM1/2).

Theselectedmodewillbeindicated. If FMstercoisbeingreceived, "ST"willbe displayed.

NOTE

IftheFMbroadcastsignalbecomes weak,receptionautomaticallychanges fromSTEREOtoMONOforreduced noise,andthe“ST”indicatorwillgo out.

Tuning

Theradiohasthefollowingtuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Automemorytuning. The easiest way to tunestationsistosetthem on preset channels.

NOTE

Ifthepowersupplyisinterrupted(fuse blowsorthebatteryisdisconnected), thepresetchannelswillbecanceled.

Manualtuning

Turningthemanualtuningdialwill changethefrequencyhigherorlower.

Seektuning

Pressingtheseektuningbutton( ▲, ▼) willcausethetunertoseekahigheror lowerfrequencyautomatically.

NOTE

If you continuetopressandhold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping.

Scantuning

Pressthescanbutton(SCAN) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, pressthescan button(SCAN) again during this interval.

Presetchanneltuning

The6presetchannelscanbeusedtostore 6AMand12FMstations.

1. TosetachannelfirstselectAM.FM1, orFM2.Tunetothedesiredstation.
2. Depressachannelpresetbutton for about 2 seconds until abeepisheard. The preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The station is now held in the memory.
   3.Repeatthisoperationfortheother stationsandbandsyouwanttostore. Totuneoneinthememory,selectAM, FM1,orFM2andthenpressits channelpresetbutton. Thestation frequencyandthechannelnumberwill bedisplayed.

NOTE

If the powers supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.

Automemorytuning

Thisisespeciallyusefulwhendrivingin anareawherethelocalstationsarenot known. AdditionalAM/FMstationscan bestoredwithoutdisturbingthe previouslysetchannels.

Pressandholdthcautomemorybutton (AUTO-M)forabout2secondsuntilabeep isheard;thesystemwillautomatically scanandtemporarilystoreupto6stations withthestrongestfrequenciesincach selectedbandinthatarea.

Afterscanningiscompleted,thestation withthestrongestfrequencywillbetuned anditsfrequencydisplayed. Pressandreleasetheautomemorybutton (AUTO-M)torecallstationsfromtheauto-storedstations. Onestoredstationwillbe selectedeachtime;itsfrequencyand channelnumberwillbedisplayed.

NOTE

Ifnostationscanbetunedafter scanningoperations, "A"willbe displayed.

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▼OperatingtheCassetteTapePlayer

Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button APC button: (next program) (one being played) SEEX TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DOV 400 FOKES 1 DRCY 2 DRCA 3 AFT 4 HIGH HATH Rewind button Repeat button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape eject button TAX1

Cassettetapeinsert

Insertthecassettetapeintotheslot,open edgetotherightandcassettetapcwill beginplay,and"TAPEPLAY"willbe displayed. Attheendofthecassettetape, theunitautomaticallyreversescassette tapeplay.When ▲ islit,thecassette tape'stopsideisplaying.When ▼ islit, thebottomsideison.

Playing

Pressthecassettetapeplaybutton (MD/TAPE) tostartplaywhenacassette tapeisintheunit. Ifthere isn'tacassette tapeintheunitwhenthecassettetape playbutton (MD/TAPE) ispressed, "NOTAPE" willflashonandoff.

Dolbynoisereduction

WhenusingatapewithDolbyNR*,push theDolbyNRbutton( ).The symbolwillbedisplayed.Toplayatape withoutDolbyNR.pushthebuttononce again.

*Noisereductionsystemmanufactured underlicensefromDolbyLaboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolbyandthedouble-Dsymbol aretrademarksofDolbyLaboratories LicensingCorporation.

Ejectingthecassettetape

Pressthecassettetapeejectbutton( ▲ ) to ejectthecassettetape.

NOTE

Thecassettetapecanbeejectedwhen theignitionswitchisintheOFF position.

Fast-forward/Rewind

Pressthefast-forwardbutton( ▶▶ ) to fast-forward.

Presstherewindbutton( ◀◀ )torewind. Tostopthisoperationandplaythe cassettetape,pressthebuttonagain.

NOTE

Whenthecassettetapeendsduringfast-forwardorrewind, it automatically stopsandstartsplaying.

Reversing

Presstheprogrambutton( PROG ) to changecassettetape-playdirection.

NOTE

Whenthecassettetapeends, the unit automatically reverses play.

Automaticprogramcontrol(APC)

APCisusedtofindthebeginningof eitherthenextprogramortheonebeing played.

PresstheAPCbutton( ▲ )tothe beginningofthenextselection. PresstheAPCbutton( ▼ )tothe beginningoftheonebeingplayed.To stopthisoperationandplaythccassette tape,pressthebuttonagain.

NOTE

APCmaynotoperateproperlyif:

• Atapewasrecordedatalowlevel.
• Atapehaslong, silentintervals.
• Atapeisaliverecording.
• Atapehasveryshortintervalsof lessthan3seconds.

Repeatplay

Thisoperationmakesitpossibletolisten toaselectionrepeatedly.

Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )duringplay. Thecurrentselectionplayingwillbe repeated("RPT"willbedisplayed). Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )onceagain tocancelrepeatplay.

NOTE

RPTmaynotoperateproperlyif:

• Atapewasrecordedatalowlevel.
• Atapehaslong, silentintervals.
• Atapeisalivereccording.
• Atapchasveryshortintervalsof lessthan3seconds.

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▼OperatingtheMiniDisc(MD)Player

Track up button Track down button MD slot SEEK TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 DECV 2 DECA 3 RPT 4 PACO 5 6 SCAN DISPEN AUTO-A* Display button Reverse button Repeat button Random button MD cject button Display feed dial

InsertingtheMD

InserttheMD,label-sideupwiththe arrowpointedtotheslot.Theauto-loadingmechanismwillsettheMDand beginplay.Therewillbeashortlapse beforeplaybeginswhiletheplayerreads thedigitalsignalsontheMD.

Playing

PresstheMDplaybutton( MD/TAPE ) to startplaywhenaMDisintheunit. Ifthereisn'taMDintheunitwhenthe MDplaybutton( MD/TAPE ) ispressed, "NODISC" willflashonandoff.

EjectingtheMD

PresstheMDejectbutton( ▲ )toejectthe MD.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Pressandholdthefast-forwardbutton (▶▶) to advancethroughatrackathigh speed.

Pressandholdthereversebutton(◀◀) toreversethroughatrackathighspeed.

Tracksearch

Pressthetrackupbutton( ▲ )onceto skipforwardtothebeginningofthenext track.

Pressthetrackdownbutton( ▼ )onceto skipbacktothebeginningofthecurrent track.

Musiescan

Thisfeaturehelpstofindaprogramby playingaboutthefirst10secondsofeach track.

Pressthescanbutton()dSCANplay tostartscanplayoperation(thetrack numberwillflash). Pressthescanbutton(SCAN)onccagain tocancelscanplay.

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resum where can was selected.

Repeatplay

Thisfeaturemakesitpossibletolistento aselectionrepeatedly.

Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )duringplay. Thecurrentselectionwillberepeated ("RPT"willbedisplayed). Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )onceagain tocancelrepeatplay.

Randomplay

ThisfeatureallowstheMDplayerto randomlyselecttheorderofthesongs.

Presstherandombutton( RDM )during play. Thenextselectionwillberandomly selected("RDM"willbedisplayed). Presstherandombutton( RDM )once againtocancelrandomplay.

Changingthedisplay

TochangethedisplayduringMDplay, pressthedisplaybutton( DISP )toadvance througheachofthefollowingdisplays:

Track number/ Elapsed play → Song title → Disc title back time

NOTE

Ifthereisnosongordistitlerccorded ontheMD, "NOTITLE"willbe displayed.

Longdiscorsongtitles

Whenlongdiscorsongtitlescannotbe completelydisplayed,rotatethedisplay feeddial( TEXT )totheright. Theremainderofthetitlewillproceed andappearonthedisplaytotheendofthe title.

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▼OperatingtheCompactDisc(CD)Player

Track up button Track down button Seek TRACK APC FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE 1 ON/O 2 ON/O 3 OPT 4 P/Q ON/O Reverse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forward button CD play button CD slot CD eject button Scan button SCAN SINOCN AUTOM TUNE RED DRAGON TEXT

InsertingtheCD

InserttheCDintotheslot,label-sideup. Theauto-loadingmechanismwillsetthe CDandbeginplay.Therewillbeashort lapsebeforeplaybeginswhiletheplayer readsthedigitalsignalsontheCD.

Playing

PresstheCDplaybutton( CD )tostart playwhenaCDisintheunit. Ifthereisn'taCDintheunitwhentheCD playbutton( CD )ispressed,"NODISC" willflashonandoff.

EjectingtheCD

PresstheCDejectbutton( ▲ )toejectthe CD.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Pressandholdthefast-forwardbutton (▶▶) to advancethroughatrackathigh speed.

Pressandholdthereversebutton(◀◀) toreversethroughatrackathighspeed.

Tracksearch

Pressthetrackupbutton( ▲ )onceto skipforwardtothebeginningofthenext track.

Pressthetrackdownbutton( ▼ )onceto skipbacktothebeginningofthecurrent track.

Musiscan

Thisfeaturehelpstofindaprogramby playingaboutthefirst10secondsofeach track.

Pressthescanbutton()dSCANplay tostartscanplayoperation(thetrack numberwillflash). Pressthescanbutton(SCAN)oncecagain tocancelscanplay.

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resum where can was selected.

Repeatplay

Thisfeaturemakesitpossibletolistento aselectionrepeatedly.

Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )duringplay. Thecurrentselectionwillberepeated ("RPT"willbedisplayed). Presstherepeatbutton( RPT )onceagain tocancelrepeatplay.

Randomplay

ThisfeatureallowstheCDplayerto randomlyselecttheorderofthesongs.

Presstherandombutton( RDM )during play. Thenextselectionwillberandomly selected("RDM"willbedisplayed). Presstherandombutton( RDM )once againtocancelrandomplay.

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▼OperatingtheIn-DashCDChanger

Channel preset buttons Load button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Track up button FM1/2 AM SAT CD MD/TAPE Scan button SCAN DISPSON AUTO-M Track down button 1 DECV 2 DECA 3 PPT 4 PROG RED 5 ←→ 6 TUNE -AIR-DRD ON FAST-FORWARD BUTTON Disc down button Repeat button Reverse button Disc up button Random button

InsertingtheCD

TheCDmustbelabel-sideupwhen inserting. Theauto-loadingmechanism willsettheCDandbeginplay. Therewill beashortlapsebeforeplaybeginswhile theplayerreadsthedigitalsignalsoonthe CD.

Thedisnumberandthetracknumber willbedisplayed.

NOTE

ACD cannot be inserted while the display reads "WAIT". Abceeping sound can be heard during this waiting time. Simultaneously pressing the power/volumedial and the load button (LOAD) for about 2 second will turn this beepingsound ON or OFF.

Normalinsertion

1.Presstheloadbutton( LOAD ).
2. When "TN" is displayed, insert the CD.

InsertingCDsintodesiredtraynumber

1. Pressandholdtheloadbutton( LOAD ) forabout2secondsuntilabeepis heard.
2. Pressthechannelpresetbuttonforthe desiredtraynumberwithin3seconds afterthebeepisheard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.

NOTE

TheCDcannotbeinsertedtothe desiredtraynumberifthenumberis alreadyoccupied.

Multipleinsertion

1. Pressandholdtheloadbutton( LOAD ) forabout2secondsuntilabeepis heard.
2. Wait3secondsorpresstheloadbutton (LOAD) againwithin3secondsafterthe beepisheard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
4. When "IN" is displayed again, insert then next CD.

NOTE

The first-inserted CD will be played automatically when:

• NootherCDisinsertedwithin15 secondsafter"IN"isdisplayed.
  • TheCDtraysarefull.

EjectingtheCD

Normalejection

1. PresstheCDejectbutton( ▲ ). The discnumberand "DISCOUT" will be displayed.
   2.PullouttheCD.

NOTE

When the CDisejected during play, the next CD will be played automatically.

EjectingCDsfromdesiredtraynumber

1. PressandholdtheCDejectbutton( forabout2secondsuntilabecpis heard.
2. Pressthechannelpresetbuttonforthe desiredCDnumberwithin3seconds afterthebeepisheard.

3.PullouttheCD.

Multipleejection

1. PressandholdtheCDejectbutton( forabout2secondsuntilabeepis heard.
2. Wait3secondsorpresstheCDeject button( ▲ )againwithin3seconds afterthebeepishcard.
3. PullouttheCD, then then next CD will be ejected.

NOTE

• CDswillbeejectedstartingwiththe onewiththelowestnumber.
• AllCDsinthetraywillbeejected continuously.
• CDscanbeejectedwhentheignition switchisoff.PressandholdtheCD ejectbutton( ▲ )forabout2seconds andallCDswilleject.

Playing

PresstheCDplaybutton( CD )tostart playwhenaCDisintheunit. Ifthereisn'taCDintheunitwhentheCD playbutton( CD )ispressed,"NODISC" willflashonandoff.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Pressandholdthefast-forwardbutton (▶▶) toadvancethroughatrackathigh speed. Pressandholdthereversebutton(◀◀) toreversethroughatrackathighspeed.

Tracksearch

Pressthetrackupbutton( ▲ )onceto skipforwardtothebeginningofthenext track.

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Pressthetrackdownbutton()onseto skipbacktothebeginningofthecurrent track.

Discsearch

Pressthediscupbutton( DISCA )toskip forwardtothebeginningofthenextCD. Pressthediscdownbutton( DISCV ) to skipbacktothebeginningoftheprevious CD.

Musiescan

Thisfeaturehelpstofindaprogramby playingaboutthefirst10secondsofeach track.

Pressthescanbutton(SCAN)duringplay tostartscanplayoperation(thetrack numberwillflash). Pressthescanbutton(SCAN)onceagain tocancelscanplay.

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resumewherescan was selected.

Repeatplay

This feature makes it possible to list to a selection repeatedly.

Presstherepeatbutton( RPT) duringplay. Thecurrentselectionwillberepeated ("RPT"willbedisplayed). Presstherepeatbutton( RPT) onceagain tocancelrepeatplay.

Randomplay

ThisfeatureallowstheCDplayerto randomlyselecttheorderofthesongs.

Presstherandombutton( RDM )during play. Thenextselectionwillberandomly selected("RDM"willbedisplayed).

Presstherandombutton( RDM )once againstocancelrandomplay.

▼ErrorIndications

If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

IndicationCauseSolution
CHECKMD	MDisinsertedupsidedown	InserttheMDproperly.IfIheerrorindicationdoesnot disappear,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDcalcr.
	MDisdefective	InsertanotherMDproperly.IfIheerrorindicationdoesnot disappear,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDealer.
CHECKCD	CDisinsertedupsidedown	InserttheCDproperly.IfIheerrorindicationdoesnotdisappear,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDcalcr.
	CDisdefective	InsertanotherCDproperly.IfIheerrorindicationdoesnot disappear,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDcalcr.

AudioControlSwitch Operation(Steering Wheel) \*

Diagram showing a car steering wheel with a keypad and control panel, alongside an open remote control interface.

NOTE

Mazdainstalledthissystemtohelpyou avoidbeingtoodistractedusingaudio controlsonthedashboard.Always makesafedrivingyourfirstpriority.

▼AdjustingtheVolume

Toincreasethevolume.pressvolume button(+).

Todecreasethevolume,pressvolume button( - ).

+ VOL -

▼ChangingtheSource

Pressthemodeswitch()toMD5ge thecaudiosource(FM1radio>FM2radio> AMradio>CDplayerorCDchanger> CassettetapeplayerorMDplayer> SIRIUS1>SIRIUS2>SIRIUS3> cyclical).

VOL MODE

NOTE

Cassettetape, MD, CD, CDchanger and SIRIUS digitalsatelliteradio modescannotbeselectedinthe followingcases:

• Acassettedeck, MD, CD, CD changer, or SIRIUS digitalsatellite radiounitis notequipped on the audiosystem.

• Acassettetape, MDorCDhasnot beeninserted.

▼SeekSwitch

VOLT MODE

Whenlisteningtotheradio

Presstheseekswitch( ▲ ,)heradio switchestothenext/previousstored stationinthecorderthatitwasstored (1—6).

Presstheseekswitch( ▲ ,)forabout2 secondsuntilabeepisheardtoseeka higherorlowerfrequencyautomatically.

Whenplayingacassettetape

Presstheseekswitch( ▲ ),release,andit willadvancetothenextselection. Presstheseekswitch( ▼ ),release,andit willrepeattheselectionbeingplayed.

WhenplayingaCDorMD

Presstheseekswitch( ▲ )toskiptothe nexttrack. Presstheseekswitch( ▼ )torepeathe currenttrack.

▼MuteSwitch

Pressthemuteswitch()onctetomute audio,pressitagaintoresumeaudio output.

+ VOL - MODE X

SafetyCertification

This CDplayerismadeandtestedtomectexactingsafetystandards.ItmeetsFCC requirementsandcomplieswithsafetyperformancestandardsoftheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.

CAUTION

• This CD players should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthose specifiedhereinmayresultinhazardouslaserexposure.NeveroperatetheCDplayer withthetopcaseoftheunitremoved.
• Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.

NOTE

For CD playersection: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference or radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation.

Sunvisors

Whenyouncedasunvisor, loweritfor useinfrontorswingittotheside.

Sunvisor

▼VanityMirrors

Tousethevanitymirror, lowerthe sunvisor.

Thevanitymirrorlightwillilluminate whenyouopenthecover.

InteriorLights

▼IlluminatedEntrySystem

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch in the DOOR position) and the courtesy lightsturnon for:

• About30secondsafterthedriver's doorisunlockedandtheignitionkeyis removed.
• About 15 seconds after all doors are closed.
• About 15 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition with all doors closed.

Thelightalsoturnsoffwhen:

• TheignitionswitchisturnedtotheON positionandalldoorsareclosed.
  • Thedriver'sdoorislocked.

NOTE

Ifanydoorisleftopened, the light goes outafterabout5minutes.

Thelightturnsonagainwhenthe ignitionswitchisturnedtotheON position,orwhenanydoorisopened afteralldoorshavebeenclosed.

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OverheadLights

Front

Withmoonroof

DOOR OFF

Withoutmoonroof

DOOR OFF

Switch Position	FrontOverheadLights
OFF	Lightoff
DOOR	· Lightonwhenanydoorisopen · Lightonoroffwhenthe illuminatedentrysystemison

Rear

DOOR OFF

Switch Position	RcarOverheadLights
OFF	Lightoff
DOOR	· Lightonwhenanydoorisopen · Lightonorofwhenthe illuminatedentrysystemison

▼MapLights

Themaplightsareswitchedonoroffby pressingtheswitches.

Front

Withmoonroof

Diagram of a device with three rectangular components and upward arrows indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols)

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Withoutmoonroof

Diagram of a device with two arrows pointing to a rectangular panel (no text or symbols)

Rear

Simple line drawing of a car air vent with two vented chambers and directional arrows indicating flow (no text or symbols)

▼LuggageCompartmentLight
5-Door

OFF ON

Switch Position	LuggageCompartmentLight
OFF	Lightoff
ON	Lightonwhenthehatchisopen

SportWagon

OFF DOOR OFF DOOR

Switch Position	LuggageCompartmentLight
OFF	Lightoff
DOOR	Lightonwhenthcliftgateisopen

▼CourtesyLights

Turnsonwhenanydoorisopenorthe illuminatedentrysystemison.

Courtesy light

InformationDisplay

CLOCK button AMB button CLOCK SET 88:8.0 STOCK RPTCHROM AUTO-M 88.8 AMB SET button

▼InformationDisplayFunctions

Theinformationdisplayhasthefollowingfunctions:

• Clock
• AmbientTemperatureDisplay(OutsideTemperatureDisplay)
  • ClimateControlDisplay
• AudioDisplay

▼Clock

When the ignitions switch this in the ACCor ON position, the time is displayed.

Timesetting

1. Press the CLOCK button until abeep sounds, and "12Hr" and "24Hr" will be displayed.
   2.PresstheSETbuttontoswitchbetween "12Hr" and "24Hr" displays. The selecteddisplaywillflash. Toselectthedesiredclocksetting, presstheCLOCKbuttonagainwhile thepreferredsettingisflashing.
2. "Hr.ADJUST" will be displayed next, and the hour portion of the display will flash. Press the SET button to set the hour, then press the CLOCK button.
3. "Min.ADJUST" will bed displayed next, and the minutes portion of the display will flash. Press the SET button to set them minutes, then press the CLOCK button.

Timeresetting

While the clock is displayed, press the SET button 1.5 seconds more. When the button is released, abepwillsound and the clock will be reset as follows: (Example)

12:01—12:29→12:00

12:30—12:59→1:00

NOTE

When the SET button is released, the secondsareresetto "00".

▼AmbientTemperatureDisplay

WhentheignitionswitchisintheON position, press theAMBbutton to display the ambient temperature.

NOTE

• Thedisplayedambienttemperature may vary from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surrounding area and vehicle conditions.
• PresstheAMBbutton2secondsor moretoswitchthcdisplayfrom FahrenheittoCentigradeorvice versa.
• (Withfullyautomaticclimate controlsystem)

PresstheAMBbuttonagain to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperatures set for the air conditioner.

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▼ClimateControlDisplay

Theclimatecontrolsystemstatusis displayed. To operate the climatecontrol system, refer to "ClimateControlSystem" (page6-2).

▼AudioDisplay

Theaudiosystemstatusisdisplayed. To operatetheaudiosystem, referto "AudioSystem" (page6-16).

Lighter

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheACC orONposition.

1. Openthecover.

Interior view of a vehicle air intake section showing vent, dashboard, and control panel (no text or symbols)

1. Pressthelighterinandreleaseit. When readyforuse, itautomaticallypopsout.

Line drawing of a car interior with circular ventricles and a directional arrow pointing to the dashboard (no text or symbols)

CAUTION

• Don'ttouchthemetalpartofthe lighter,youmayburnyourself.
• Don'tholdthelighterinbecauseit willoverheat.
• Don'tusethelightersocketforplug-inaccessoriessuchasshaversand coffecpots. They may damage aitor cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equivalent.
• Ifthelighterdoesn'tpopoutwithin 30seconds,removeittoprevent overheating.

Ashtray

CAUTION

Don't usethe ashtray for trash. You might start a fire.

Touse, openthecover.

Interior view of a car dashboard with circular ventricles and a directional arrow (no text or symbols)

Toremove, openthecoverandpullupthe ashtray.

Diagram of a car air intake system with circular components and a black arrow indicating direction (no text or labels)

CupHolder

WARNING

UsingCupHolder:

Usingacupholdertoholdhotliquids whilethevehicleismovingis dangerous.Ifthecontentsspill,you couldbescalded.Neveruseacup holdertoholdhotliquidswhilethe vehicleismoving.

Don'tPutAnythingOtherThanCups orDrinkcansinCupHolder: Puttingobjectsotherthancupsor drinkcansinacupholderis dangerous. Duringsuddenbrakingor maneuvering,occupantscouldbehit andinjured,orobjectscouldbe thrownaroundthevehicle,causing interferencewiththedriverandthe possibilityofanaccident.Onlyusea cupholderforcupsordrinkcans.

CAUTION

Toreducethepossibilityofinjuryinan accidentorasuddenstop,keepcup holdersclosedwhennotinuse.

▼Front

Tousethecupholder,openthecenter consolebypassingthelowercenterpart ofitscover.

Line drawing of a hand pressing down on a car seatbelt with a black downward arrow (no text or symbols)

▼Rear

Therearcupholderisontherearcenter armrest.

Line drawing of a car interior with a downward arrow indicating a drop or motion (no text or symbols)

BottleHolder

Bottleholdersareontheinsideofthe frontdoors.

100% 25% Bottle holder

CAUTION

Don'tusethebottleholdersfor containerswithoutcaps. Thecontents mayspillwhenthedoorisopenedor closed.

StorageCompartments

WARNING

OpenStorageBoxes:

Drivingwiththestorageboxesopenis dangerous. Toreducethepossibility of injuryinanaccidentorasuddenstop, keepthestorageboxesclosedwhen driving.

CAUTION

Don'tcavccyeglassesorlightersinthe storageboxeswhileparkedunderthe sun.Alightercouldexplodeorthe plasticmaterialineyeglassescould deformandcrackfromhigh temperature.

▼OverheadConsole

Thisconsoleboxisdesignedtostore eyeglassesorotheraccessories. Pushandreleasetoopen.

Pure diagram of a door or vent with no text, numbers, or symbols

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▼StoragePocket

Toopen, pushthereleasecatchdown and pulltheliddownward.

Diagram of a car interior showing a directional arrow indicating movement or force (no text or symbols present)

▼CenterBoxwithLid

Touse, pulltheknob, and the lid opens automatically.

Knob

▼GloveBox

Toopentheglovebox,pullthelatch towardyou.

Insertthemasterkeyandturnitclockwise tolock,counterclockwisetounlock.

Unlock Lock

▼CenterConsole

Toopen, pullthelowerreleasecatch.

Line drawing of a car seatbelt with an inset showing the left side of the seat (no text or symbols present)

Smallitemscanbeplacedinthetrayof thecenterconsolelid.

Toopenit, pulltheupperreleasecatch.

Line drawing of a car seatbelt buckle with an inset showing the seatbelt being inserted (no text or symbols present)

▼StorageBox(5-Door/Sport Wagon)

Toopen, turntheknobsandremovethe cover.

Luggagecompartment,rightside

Knob

Luggagecompartment,leftside

Knob

▼CargoSecuringLoops(5-Door/SportWagon)

WARNING

NotSecuringLuggageandCargo: Notsecuringcargowhiledrivingis dangerousasitcouldmoveorbe crushedduringsuddenbrakingora collisionandcauseinjury.Makesure luggageandcargoissecuredbefore driving.

Usetheloopsintheluggagecompartment tosecurecargowitharopcornet. The tensilestrengthoftheloopsis196N(20 kgf,44lbf).Donotapplyexcessiveforce totheloopsasitwilldamagethem.

InteriorComfort

InteriorEquipment

5-Door

Diagram of a car rear bumper with arrows indicating movement, and an inset showing a telephone handset (no text or symbols)

SportWagon

Diagram of a car rear bumper with directional arrows indicating movement or force (no text or symbols)

▼CargoSub-Compartment(Sport Wagon)

Tousethecargosub-compartment, removetrunkboardAandopentrunk boardB.

Trunk board B Trunk board A Cargo sub- compartment

AccessorySocket

TheignitionswitchmustbeintheACC orONposition.

OnlyusegenuineMazdaaccessoriesor theequivalentrequiringnogreaterthan 120W(DC12V,10A).

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

CAUTION

Topreventaccessorysocketdamageor electricalfailure, payattentiontothe following:

• Don'tuseaccessoriesthatrequire morethan120W(DC12V,10A).
• Don'tuseaccessoriesthatarenot genuineMazdaaccessoriesorthe equivalent.
• Closethecoverwhentheaccessory socketisnotinuse.
• Correctlyinserttheplugintothe accessorysocket.

NOTE

Topreventdischargingthebattery, don't usethesocketforlongperiodswiththe engineofforidling.

(Vehicleswithtraycap)

Whenplacinganelectricaldevice(e.g. cellularphone)inthetraywhichis connectedwiththeaccessorysocket,pass theplugcordthroughtheslotinthecap.

Cap slot, closed Cap slot, opened

1. Opentheliidbypullingtheupper releasecatch.
2. Removethetraymat.
3. Usingacoin,turnthccap counterclockwise(about45° from the closedposition)andremoveit.

45°

1. Openthetray by pulling the lower release catch.

InteriorComfort

InteriorEquipment

1. Passtheplugcordthroughtheholeof thetrayandinsertthepluginthe socket.

Plug

1. Makesuretheplugcordisrunning through the cap slot; reinstall the cap and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the opened position).

Plug cord 45°

1. Settheplugcordintotheslitofthetray matandreplacethetraymat.

Diagram showing a car seatbelt mechanism with a hand inserting a cable to a seatbelt (no text or symbols present)

7 InCaseofanEmergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

ParkinginanEmergency....7-2

ParkinginanEmergency....7-2

FlatTire....7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage....7-3

ChangingaFlatTire....7-8

Overheating 7-14

Overheating....7-14

EmergencyStarting....7-16

StartingaFloodedEngine....7-16

Jump-Starting....7-17

Push-Starting....7-19

EmergencyTowing....7-20

TowingDescription....7-20

RecreationalTowing....7-21

ParkinginanEmergency

Thehazardwarninglightsshouldalways beusedwhenyoustoponornea roadway.

Thehazardwarninglightswarnother driversthatyourvehicleisatraffichazard andthattheymusttakeextremec caution whennearit.

Line drawing of a car interior showing dashboard and air vent (no text or symbols)

Depressthehazardwarningflasherandall fourturnsignalswillflash.

NOTE

• Theturnsignalsdon'tworkwhenthe hazardwarninglightsareon.
• Checklocalregulationsabouttheuse ofhazardwarninglightswhilethe vehicleisbeingtowed.Theymay forbidit.

SpareTireandToolStorage

Sparetireandtoolsarestoredinthelocationsillustratedinthediagram.

Sedan/5-Door

Spare tire With sub-woofer Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) Jack Lug wrench

Sport Wagon

Spare tire With sub-woofer Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) Lug wrench Jack

▼Jack

Toremovethejack

(Sedan)

1. Removethejackcontainerlid.

Diagram of a mechanical component with a curved arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Turnthewingboltcounterclockwise.

Mechanical clamp tool with circular motion indicator (no text or symbols)

(5-Door/SportWagon)

1. Turntheknobandremovethecover.

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a small object with curved arrows indicating motion or force (no text or symbols)

1. Removethejackcontainerlid.

Diagram of a mechanical component with a curved arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

3.Turnthewingboltcounterclockwise.

Mechanical clamp tool with circular motion indicator (no text or symbols)

Tosecurethejack

Performtheremovalprocedureinreverse.

▼SpareTire

YourMazdahasatemporarysparetire. The temporarysparcislighterandsmaller thanaconventionaltire, andisdesigned onlyforemergencyuseandshouldbe usedonlyforVERYshortperiods. TemporarysparesshouldNEVERbeused forlongdrivesorextendedperiods.

WARNING

DrivingwithaTemporarySpareTire onIceorSnow: Drivingwithasparetireonthefront (driving)wheelsoniceorsnowis dangerous. Handlingwillbeaffected. Youcouldlosecontrolofthevehicle andhaveanaccident. Putthespare tireontherearaxleandmovea regulartiretothefront.

CAUTION

Toavoiddamagetothetemporary sparecortothevehicle,observethe followingprecautions:

• Don't exceed 80km/h (50mph).
• Avoiddrivingoverobstacles. Also, don't drivethroughan automatic car wash. Thistire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire, so the ground clearance is reduced about 43 mm (1.7in).
• Donotusetirechainsonanytypeof tire, includingthesparetire.
• Don't use your temporary spare on any other vehicle, it has been designed only for your Mazda.
  • Useonlyonetemporarysparetireon yourvehicleatthesametime.

Toremovethesparetire

(Sedan)

1. Removethetrunkboard.

Line drawing of a car interior showing the front and rear seats with a visible seatbelt (no text or symbols)

InCaseofanEmergency

FlatTire

1. Turnthetirewingbolt counterclockwise.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or fluidic process with labeled components and directional arrows, showing a valve and rotating component.

(5-Door)

1. For vehicle equipped with asub-woofer, uncouple the connector.

Connector

NOTE

Extrastrengthmayberequiredto uncoupletheconnector.Besureto squeezeethetabfirmly.

Ifuncouplingisverydifficult, remove the wiring from the groove in the trunk board. Then, pull the driver's side of the trunk board up to remain the spare tire.

1. Removethetrunkboard.

Line drawing of a car interior showing the front and rear seats with a handle (no text or symbols)

1. For vehiclesequipped with asub-woofer, loosenthewing bolt and removethewoofer and spare tire.

Lock washer Wing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer

For vehicles not equipped with asub-woofer, loosentehold-downbolt and removethesparetire.

Diagram showing a mechanical setup with a rotating component and a lever, no text or symbols present

(SportWagon)

1. RemovetrunkboardAandopentrunk boardB.

Trunk board B Trunk board A

1. For vehicle equipped with acargo sub-compartment, removethe cargo sub-compartment.

Line drawing of a car interior showing the trunk, rearview, and internal compartments (no text or symbols)

1. For vehiclesequipped with asub-woofer, loosenthewingbolt and removethewooferandsparetire.

Lock washer Wing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer

Forvehiclesnotequippedwithasub- woofer,loosenthehold-downboltand removethesparetire.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or fluidic process with labeled components and directional arrow, showing a rotating component and flow direction.

NOTE

Forvehiclesequippedwithasub-woofer,putthesub-wooferontheleft sideoftheluggagecompartmentwhen removingthesparetire.

Tosecurethesparetire

Performtheremovalprocedureinreverse.

ChangingaFlatTire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flattire.

• Steeringbecomesdifficult.
• The vehicle beginstovibrate excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flattire, drives lowly toa level spott that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

JackingaVehicle:

Changingatireisdangerousifnot doneproperly. Thevehiclecanslipoff thejackandseriouslyinjuresomeone. Besuretofollowthedirectionsfor changingatire,andnevergetundera vehiclethatissupportedonlybya jack.

Passengerin Vehicle Supported by a Jack:

Allowingsomeonetoremainina vehiclesupportedbyajackis dangerous. Theoccupantcouldcause thevehicletofallresultinginserious injury. Neverallowanyoneinsidea vehiclesupportedbyajack.

NOTE

Makesurethejackiswelllubricated beforeusingit.

1. Parkonalevelsurfaceofftheright-of-wayandfirmlysettheparkingbrake.
2. Putvehiclewithanautomatic transaxleinPark(P), amanual transaxleinReverse(R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
3. Turnonthehazardwarningflasher.
4. Have every one get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Removethejack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3).
6. Blockthewheeldiagonallyopposite theflattire. Whenblockingawheel, placeablockbothinfrontandbehind thetire.

Simple line drawing of a car with four wheels and a sunburst effect (no text or symbols)

NOTE

Whenblockingatire, userocksor woodblocksofsufficientszizetohold thetireinplace.

▼RemovingaFlatTire

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheelcover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench.

Line drawing of a car wheel being adjusted for steering wheel (no text or symbols)

NOTE

Forcetheendofthelugwrenchfirmly betweenwheelandcover,orremoval willbedifficult.

CAUTION

Alignthenotchonthewheelcover withthevalvestemwheninstallingit.

Notch Tire valve

Damagecouldoccurduringinstallation ifthewheelcoverisnotproperly aligned.

1. Loosenthelugnutsbyturningthem counterclockwiseoneturneach, but don'tremoveanylugnutsuntilthetire hasbeenraisedoffthecground.

Diagram of a car tire with a tool inserted, showing mechanical components and a circular track (no text or labels)

1. Placethejackunderthejacking positionclosesttothetirebeing changed.

Jacking position

WARNING

IncorrectJackingPosition:

Attemptingtojackthevehiclein positionsotherthanthose recommendedinthismanualis dangerous. Thevehiclecouldslipoff thejackandseriouslyinjureoreven killsomeone. Useonlythefrontand rearjackingpositionsrecommended inthismanual.

ImproperJack:

Usingajackthatisn'tdesignedfor yourMazdaisdangerous. Thevehicle couldslipoffthejackandseriously injuresomeone. Useonlythejack providedwithyourMazda.

PlacingObjectsUndertheJack: Jackingthevehiclewithanobject underthejackisdangerous. Thejack couldslipandsomeonecouldbe seriouslyinjuredbythejackorthe fallingvehicle. Neverplaceobjects underthejack.

1. Insertthelugwrenchintothejack.

2. Turnthelugwrenchclockwise and raisethevehiclehighenoughsothat thesparetirecanbeinstalled. Before removingthclugnuts, makesureyour Mazdaisfirmlyinpositionandthatit cannotslipormove.

Mechanical diagram showing a lever mechanism with curved and straight components (no text or symbols)

1. Removethelugnutsbyturningthem counterclockwise; thenremovethe wheel.

▼LockingLugNuts \*

Ifyourvehiclehasoptionalantitheft wheellugnuts,onconeachwheelwill lockthetiresandyoumustuseaspecial keytounlockthem. Thiskeyisattached tothelugwrenchandisstoredwiththe sparetire. Registerthemwiththelock manufacturerbyfillingoutthecard providedinthegloveboxandmailingit intheaccompanyingenvelope. Ifyoulose yourkey,consultanAuthorizedMazda Dealerorusethelockmanufacturer's orderform,whichiswiththeregistration card.

1. Getthekeyforthelockinglugnut.
2. Placeitontopofthenut, and besure toholdthekeysquaretoit. If you hold the keyatanangle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't us capower impact wrench.
3. Placethelugwrenchontopofthekey andapplypressure.Turnthewrench counterclockwise.

Toreplacethenut

1. Placethekeyontopofthenut.
2. Placethelugwrenchontopofthekey, applypressure,andturnitclockwise.

▼MountingtheSpareTire

1. Removedirtandgrime from the mountingsurfacesofthewheeland hub, includingthehubbolts, with a cloth.

Two-step illustration showing hands adjusting a tire and brake disc (no text or symbols)

⚠ WARNING

Removing Dirt and Grime from Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts: When changing or replacing atire, not removing dirt and grime from the mountingsurfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug nutscouldloosen while driving and causethetiret ocome off, resulting in an accident. Makesure themounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean before changing or replacing tires.

1. Mountthesparetire.

2. Install the lugnuts with the beveled edge inward; tightenthembyhand.

Illustration of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a tire, with an inset showing a bolt and nut assembly (no text or symbols present)

WARNING

Don't Apply Oilor Greaseto Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applyingoilorgreasetolugnuts and bolts is dangerous. Thelugnuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lugnuts and bolts should be damaged if tightened more than necessary. Donot apply oilorgrease to lugnuts and bolts and donot tighten the lugnuts beyond the recommended tightening torque.

1. Turnthelugwrenchcounterclockwise andlowerthevehicle. Usethelug wrenchtotightenthenutsintheorder shown.

Diagram of a mechanical bearing assembly with numbered components (no text or symbols)

If you're unsure of how tight then nuts should be, havethem inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nuttighteningtorque
N-m(kgf-m,ft-lbf)	88—118(9—12,65—87)

WARNING

LooseLugNuts: Improperlyorlooselytightenedlug nutsaredangerous. Thewheelcould wobbleorcomeoff. Thiscouldresult inlossofvehiclecontrolandcausea seriousaccident. Alwayssecurely and correctlytightenthelugnuts.

WARNING

MetricStudsandLugNuts:

Becausethewheelstudsandlugnuts onyourMazdahavemetricthreads, usinganon-metricnutisdangerous. Onametricstud, itwouldnotsecure thewheellandwoulddamagethestud, whichcouldcausethewheeltoslipoff andcauseanaccident. Besureto reinstallesamenutsyouremovedor replacethemwithmetricnutsofthe sameconfiguration.

Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:

Drivingontireswithincorrectair pressureisdangerous. Tireswith incorrectpressurecouldaffect handlingandresultinanaccident. Don'tdrivewithanytiresthathave incorrectairpressure. Whenyou checktheregulartires'airpressure, checkthesparetire,too.

1. Storethedamaged tire, using the tire hold-down bolt to hold it in place. Havethedamaged tirerepaired as soon as possible.

Without sub-woofer

Tire clamp Tire hold-down bolt

With sub-woofer

Lock washer Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) Sub-woofer

NOTE

(5-Doorwithsub-woofer)

Whenstoringadamagedconventional tireintheluggagecompartment,the sub-woofercanbestoredinitsoriginal position,however,thesub-woofer connectoronthetrunkboardcannot be connected.

NOTE

Topreventthejackandtoolfrom rattling,storethemproperly.

Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear aloud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot.

WARNING

CoolingFanandEngine

Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpectedly even when the engine isn't running. You could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key from the ignition switch when you inspect the engine.

CoolingSystemCaps:

Whentheengineandradiatorarehot, scaldingcoolantandsteammayshoot outunderpressureandcauseserious injury. Don'tremoveeithercooling systemcapwhentheengineand radiatorarehot.

SteamfromOverheatedEngine: Steamfromanoverheatedengineis dangerous. Theescapingsteamcould seriouslyburnyou. Openthehood ONLYaftersteamisnolonger escapingfromtheengine.

If the temperature gauge indicates overheating:

1. Drivesafelytothesidecoftheroadand parkofftheright-of-way.

2. Put vehicle with an automatic transaxle park(P), amanual transaxle in neutral. Apply the parking brake.

3. Turnofftheairconditioner.

4. Check whether coolantorsteam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine compartment:

Don'tgonearthefrontofthevehicle. Stoptheengine. Waituntilthesteamdissipates,then openthehoodandstarttheengine.

If neither coolant nor steam is escaping:

Openthehoodandidletheengineuntil itcools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fandoes not operate while the engine is running, the engine temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

1. Makesurethecoolingfanisoperating, thenturnofftheengineafterthe temperaturehasdecreased.

2. Whencool, check the coolant level. If it'slow, look for coolant leaks from theradiator and hoses.

If you find aleak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking:

StoptheengineandcallanAuthorized MazdaDealer.

2.3-liter engine

Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir

3.0-liter engine

Coolant reservoir Cooling system cap

If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Carefullyaddcoolantasrequired(page 8-13).

CAUTION

If the engine continuous to overheator frequently overheats, havethe cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made. Consultant Authorized Mazda Dealer.

StartingaFloodedEngine

If the engine fail to start, it maybe flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Followthisprocedure:

1. Depresstheacceleratorallthewayand holditthere.
2. TurntheignitionswitchtotheSTART positionandholditthere—forupto10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up.
3. If the engine fail to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator—for up to 10 seconds.

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician and the work.

WARNING

EyeProtection:

Workingwithouteyeprotectionisdangerous.BatteryfluidcontainsSULFURIC ACIDwhichcouldcauseblindnessifsplashedintoyoureyes.Also,hydrogengas producedduringnormalbatteryoperation,couldigniteandcausethebatteryto explode.Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenworkingnearthebattery.

SpilledBatteryFluid:

Spilledbatteryfluidisdangerous. BatteryfluidcontainsSULFURICACIDwhichcouldcauseseriousinjuriesifitgets ineyes,skincorclothing.Ifthishappens,immediatelyflushyoueyeswithwaterfor 15minutesorwashyourskinthoroughlyandgetmedicalattention.Weareye protectionandprotectiveglovestopreventcontactwithbatteryfluid.

ChildrenandBatteries:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children.

KeepFlamesAway:

Flamesandsparksnearopenbatterycellsaredangerous. Hydrogengas, produced duringnormalbatteryoperation, could ignite and causes the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative() terminal of the battery. Donotallow the positive (+) terminal to contact the vehicle body.

Battery-RelatedExplosion:

Flamesandsparksnearopenbatterycellsaredangerous. Hydrogengas, produced duringnormalbatteryoperation, couldignateandcausethebatterytoexplode. An explodingbatterycancauseseriosusburnsandinjuries. Keepallflames, including cigarettes, andsparksawayfromopenbatterycells.

WARNING

LowFluidLevelorFrozenBattery:

Jump-startingafrozenbatteryoronewithalowfluidlevelisdangerous.Itmay ruptureorexplode,causingseriousinjury.

Don'tjump-startafrozenbatteryoronewithalowfluidlevel.

ConnectingtoNegativeTerminal:

Connectingtheendofthesecondcabletothenegative( - )terminalofthedischarged batteryisdangerous. Asparkcouldcausethegasaroundthebatterytoexplodeandinjuresomeone. Connectthecabletoapointawayfromthebattery.

ConnectingJumperCabletoMovingParts:

Connectingajumpercablenearortomovingparts(coolingfans,belts)isdangerous. Thecablecouldgetcaughtwhentheenginestartsandcauseseriousinjury.Never connectajumpercabletoornearanypartthatmoves.

CAUTION

Useonlya12Vboostersystem. Youcandamagea12Vstarter,ignitionssystem,and otherelectricalpartsbeyondrepairwitha24Vpowersupply(two12Vbatteriesin seriesora24Vmotorgeneratorset).

1. Makesuretheboosterbatteryis12V and that its negativeterminalis grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allow the vehicle to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles.

3. Connect the jumpercables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.

4. Connectoneendofacabletothe positiveterminalonthedischarged battery(1).

5. Attachtheotherendtothepositive terminalontheboosterbattery(2).

- Connectoneendoftheothercable tothenegativeterminalofthe boosterbattery(3).

- Connecttheotherendtoasolid, stationary, exposedmetallicpoint (forexample, thestrutmounting bolt) away from the discharged battery(4).

Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Discharged — Booster battery battery

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and unit a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle.
2. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in thereverse order described in Step3.

Push-Starting

WARNING

TowingaVehicletoStartIt: Towingavehicletostartitis dangerous. Thevehiclebeingtowed couldsurgeforwardwhenitsengine starts, causingthetwovehiclesto collide. Theoccupantscouldbe injured. Nevertowavehicletostartit.

Youcan'tstartvehiclewithanautomatic transaxlebypushingit.

CAUTION

Youshouldn'tpush-startavehiclethat hasamanualtransaxle.Itcandamage theemissioncontrolsystem.

TowingDescription

Werecommendthattowingbedononly byanAuthorizedMazdaDealerora commercialtow-truckservice.

Properliftingandtowingarenecessaryto preventdamagetothevehicle. Governmentandlocallawsmustbe followed.

Atowedvehicleusuallyshouldhaveits frontwheelsofftheground.Ifexcessive damageorotherconditionspreventthis, usewheeldollies.

Line drawings of two pickup trucks with cars, no text or symbols present

Wheel dollies

Whentowingwiththerearwheelsonthe ground, releasetheparkingbrake.

CAUTION

Don'ttowthevehiclepointedbackward withdrivingwheelsontheground. This maycauseinternaldamagetothe transaxle.

Prohibition sign showing a truck and car with a diagonal line and a crossed-out circle, indicating no traffic or parking.

CAUTION

Don'ttowwithsling-typeequipment. Thiscoulddamageyourvehicle.Use wheel-liftorflatbedequipment.

Prohibition sign showing a construction crane symbol crossed out by a car, indicating no construction or anti-protection.

CAUTION

Donotusethehooksundertherear bumperfortowingandtyingdown,as theycannotholdtheloadanditwill damagethebumper.

Diagram showing a crossed-out circle with a diagonal line and a question mark, likely indicating a prohibition or rejection concept.

Hooks

RecreationalTowing

Anexampleof"recreationaltowing"is towingyourvehiclebehindamotorhome. Thetransaxleisnotdesignedfortowing thisvehicleonall4wheels.

Whendoingrecreationaltowingrefer to "TowingDescription"(page7-20)and carefully follow the instructions.

8

MaintenanceandCare

HowtokeepyourMazdaintopcondition.

Introduction....8-2 Introduction....8-2

ScheduledMaintenance....8-3 ScheduledMaintenance....8-3

OwnerMaintenance....8-7 OwnerMaintenanceSchedule....8-7 OwnerMaintenancePrecautions....8-8 EngineCompartmentOverview....8-9 EngineOil....8-10 EngineCoolant....8-13 Brake/ClutchFluid....8-16 PowerSteeringFluid....8-17 AutomaticTransaxleFluid(ATF)....8-18 WasherFluid....8-20 BodyLubrication....8-21 AirFilter....8-21 WiperBlades....8-23 Battery....8-28 Tires....8-2 LightBulbs....8-33 Fuses....8-42

AppearanceCare....8-47 HowtoMinimizeEnvironmentalPaintDamage....8-47 ExteriorCare....8-49 InteriorCare....8-52

Introduction

Beextremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others, to damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.

If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, westrongly urge you to have reliable and qualified services shopper perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained MazdatechniciansandgenuineMazdapartsarebestforyourvehicle. Withoutthisexpertiseandthepartsthathavebeendesignedandmadeespeciallyforyour Mazda,inadequate,incomplete,andinsufficientservicingmayresultinproblems.This couldleadtovehicledamageoranaccidentandinjuries.

Forexpertadviceandqualityservice,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

The owners should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as prescribed.

Claimsagainstthewarrantyresultingfromlackofmaintenance,asopposedtodefective materialsorauthorizedMazdaworkmanship,willnotbehonored.

AnyautorepairshopusingpartsequivalentloyourMazda'soriginalequipmentmay performmaintenance. But were recommend that it always bedone by an Authorized Mazda Dealer usinggenuine Mazdaparts.

ScheduledMaintenance

FollowSchedule1ifthevehicleisoperatedmainlywherenoneofthefollowingconditions apply. Ifanydoapply,followSchedule2(CanadaandPuertoRicoresidentsfollowSchedule2).

• Repeatedshort-distancedriving
- Drivingindustryconditions
- Drivingwithextendeduseofbrakes
- Drivinginareaswheresaltorothercorrosivematerialsarebeingused
- Drivingonroughormuddyroads
• Extendedperiodsofidlingorlow-speedoperation
- Drivingforlongperiodsincoldtemperaturesorextremelyhumidclimates

NOTE

After the prescribed period, continuetofollowthedescribedmaintenanceatthe recommendedintervals.

MaintenanceandCare

Scheduled Maintenance

▼Schedule1

MaintenanceInterval	Numberofmonthsorkilometers(miles),whichevercomesfirst
	Months6121	182430	364248
	×1000km122	436480	072849	6
	×1000miles7.5	1522.5	3037.5	4552.560
ENGINE
Drivebelts(tension)	2.3-literengineI
	3.0-literengineI
Enginevalveclearance(2.3-literengine)		Audibleinspectevery120,000km(75,000miles),ifnoisy,adjust
EngineoilRRRRRRRR
Engineoilfilter		RRRRRRRR
COOLINGSYSTEM
Coolingsystem					II
Enginecoolant		Replaceatfirst168,000km(105,000miles)or60months;afterthat,every48,000km(30,000miles)or24months
FUELSYSTEM
Airfilter						R
Fuellinesandhoses *1					I
Hoscsandtubesforcmission *1
IGNITIONSYSTEM
Sparkplugs		Replacevery120,000km(75,000miles)
CHASSISandBODY
Brakelincs,hoscsandconnections					II
Disc brakes			I		I		I
Tirc(Rotation)		Rotateevery12,000km(7,500miles)
Steeringoperationandlinkages					II
Frontsuspensionballjoints					II
Driveshaftdustboots					II
Exhaustsystemandheatshields		Inspectevery72,000km(45,000miles)or60months
All locks and hinges		I.	I.	I.	I.	I.	I.	I.
AIRCONDITIONERSYSTEM(ifinstalled)
Cabinairfilter		Replaceevery40,000km(25,000miles)or24months

Chartsymbols

I: Inspectandrepair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.

R:Replace

L:Lubricale

Remarks

*1: According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not voidyouremissionswarranties. However, Mazdarrecommendsthatallmaintenanceservicesbeperformedattherecommendedtimcormilage/kilometerperiodtocensurelong-termreliability.

▼Schedule2

MaintenanceInterval

Numberofmonthsorkilometers(miles),whichevercomesfirst

Months4812

1620

2428

32364

04448

×1000km816

2432

40485

6647

2808896

×1000miles51

01520

2530

35404

5505560

ENGINE

Drivebelts(tension)

2.3-literengineI

3.0-literengineI

Enginevalveclearance(2.3-literengine)Audibcinspectevery120,000km(75,000miles),ifnoisy,adjust

Engincoil

PuertoRicoReplacevery5,000km(3,000miles)or3months

Others

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLINGSYSTEM

Coolingsystem

II

Enginecoolant

Replaceatfirst168,000km(105,000miles)or60months;afterthat,every48,000km(30,000miles)or24months

Engine coolant level

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FUELSYSTEM

Airfilter

PuertoRico

R

R

Others

R

Fuellinesandhoses ^ * 1

I

I

Hoscsandtubcsforemission ^ * 1

I

IGNITIONSYSTEM

Sparkplugs

USA

Replaceevery96,000km(60,000miles)

Others ^ * 2

Replaceevcry120,000km(75,000miles)

ELECTRICALSYSTEM

Function of all lights

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CHASSISandBODY

Brakclincs,hoscsandconnections

II

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

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I

Discbrakes

III

Tire(Rotation)

Rotateevery8,000km(5,000miles)

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

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Steeringoperationandlinkages

II

Power steering fluid level

I

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I

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I

I

Frontsuspensionballjoints

II

Driveshaftdustboots

II

Exhaustsystemandheatshields

Inspectevery72,000km(45,000miles)or60months

Allocksandhinges

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MaintenanceandCare

ScheduledMaintenance

MaintenanceInterval	Numberofmonthsorkilomcters(miles),whichcvcremcesfirst
	Months4812	1620	2428	3236	404448
	×1000km816	2432	4048	566	472808896
	×1000miles51	01520	2530	3540	45505560
AIRCONDITIONERSYSTEM(ifinstalled)
CabinairfilterReplacevery40,000km(25,000miles)or24months

Chartsymbols

I: Inspectandrepair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.

R:Replace

L:Lubricate

Remarks

*1: According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void you remissions warranties. However, Mazlare recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time on millage of kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*2: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, can get the spark plug every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or shorter.

a) Repeated short-distanced driving
b) Extended period so fidling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures are extremely humid climates

OwnerMaintenanceSchedule

The owneroraqualifiedservicetechnicians should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated interval stoensuresafe and dependable operation.

BringanyproblemtotheattentionofanAuthorizedMazdaDealerorqualifiedservice technicianassoonaspossible.

▼WhenRefueling

• Brakeandelutchfluidlevel(page8-16)
  • Enginecoolantlevel(page8-13)
  • Engineoillevel(page8-11)
• Washerfluidlevel(page8-20)

▼AtLeastMonthly

Tireinflationpressures(page8-30)

▼AtLeastTwiceaYear(ForExample, EverySpringandFall)

• Automatictransaxlefluidlevel(page8-18)
• Powersteeringfluidlevel(page8-17)
Youcandothefollowingscheduledmaintenanceitemsifyouhavesomemechanical abilityandafewbasictoolsandifyoucloselyfollowthedirectionsinthismanual.
- Airfilter(page8-21)
• Enginecoolant(page8-13)
- Engineoil(page8-11)

OwnerMaintenancePrecautions

Improperorincompleteservicemayresultinproblems. Thissectiongivesinstructionsonly foritemsthatareeasytoperform.

AsexplainedintheIntroduction(page8-2),severalprocedurescanbedoneonlybya qualifiedservicetechnicianwithspecialtools.

Impropcrownermaintenanceduringthewarrantyperiodmayaffectwarrantycoverage. Fordetails,readtheseparateMazdaWarrantystatementprovidedwiththevehicle.If you'reunsureaboutanyservicingormaintenanceprocedure,haveitdonebyan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

Therearestrictenvironmentallawsregardingthedisposalofwasteoilandfluids.Please disposcofyourwasteproperlyandwithdueregardtotheenvironment.

WerecommendthatyouentrusttheoilandfluidchangesofyourvehicletoanAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

WARNING

MaintenanceProcedures:

Performingmaintenanceworkonvehicleisdangerousifnotdoneproperly. Youcan beseriouslyinjuredwhileperformingsomemaintenanceprocedures. Ifyoulack sufficientknowledgeandexperienceorthepropertoolsandequipmenttodothework, haveitdonebyaqualifiedtechnician.

RunningtheEngine:

Workingunderthehoodwiththeengineerunningisdangerous.Itbecomesevenmore dangerouswhenyouwearjewelryorlooseclothing.

Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Therefore, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you are all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly.

ElectricalFanandEngineInspection:

Inspectingtheengine with the ignitions witch in the ON position is dangerous. The cooling fancould come on unexpected even when the engine isn 'trunning. You could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignitions switch off and remove the key from the ignitions switch when you inspect the engine.

EngineCompartmentOverview

2.3-liter engine

Engine oil-filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid lever dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Battery Fuse block Air filter Cooling system cap

3.0-liter engine

Cooling system cap Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Battery Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Fuse block Air filter

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

EngineOil

▼RecommendedOil

UseSAE5W-20engineoil.

Oilcontainerlabelsprovideimportant information.

Achiefcontributionhistypeofoilmakes tofueleconomyisreducingtheamountof fuelnecessarytoovercomeengine friction.

U.S.A.andCANADA

(ILSAC)

Onlyuseoils"CertifiedForGasoline Engines"bytheAmericanPetroleum Institute(API).Anoilwiththistrademark symbolconformstothecurrentengine andemissionsystemprotectionstandards andfueleconomyrequirementsofthe InternationalLubricantStandardization andApprovalCommittee(ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

5W-20

ExceptU.S.A.andCANADA

(II.SAC)

The quality designation SL, or ILSAC must be on the label.

5W-20

▼Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

2.3-liter engine Full OK Low

3.0-liter engine Full OK Low

1. Pull it out again and examine the level. It's OK between MIN and MAX. But if it's near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX.

CAUTION

Don't add engine oil over MAX. This may cause engine damage.

1. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

▼Changing Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).

Please act responsibly—protect the environment and take used oil to a recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a service station for information.

WARNING

HandlingUsedEngineOil:

Continuouscontactwithusedengine oilisdangerous.Itcouldcauseskin cancer.Alwayswashwithsoapand waterimmediatelyafterchangingoil andfilter.

CAUTION

Removeanyoilsplatterfromthe exhaustmanifold,theexhaustpipeand theshield.Oilleftontheseareaswill smokewhenthecengineisrunning.

Changingengineoil

WARNING

CheckingorChangingEngineOil: Hotengineoilisdangerous.Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,theengine oilbecomesveryhot.Youcouldbe seriouslyburned.Don'tcheckor changetheengineoilwhentheengine ishot.

1. Warmuptheengineforafewminutes andturnitoff.Removetheoil-filler cap.
2. Removethedrainpluganddrainthe oilintoasuitablecontainer.
3. Replacethedrainplugwasherafterthe oilhasthoroughlydrained.
4. Reinstalltheplugtightly.
5. Fill the engine with new oil to the MAX mark on the dipstick.

6.Securelyreinstalltheoil-fillercap.

2.3-liter engine

3-liter engine Loosen Tighten Forward Drain plug

3.0-liter engine

Tighten Loosen Forward Drain plug

1. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks.
2. Turnitoffandwait5minutesforthe oiltoreturntothcoilpan.

ChecktheoillevelandfilltotheMAX markifnecessary.

Oilcapacity(Generalreferenceonly, refertoSpecificationssectionfor capacities.)

NOTE

• The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only. When adding or changing oil, verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick.
• Useonlyspecifiedengineoil(page 10-4).

Changingoilfilter

Becauseyouneedaspecialtoolto retightenthefilter,anAuthorizedMazda Dealersshoulddothework.

EngineCoolant

▼InspectingCoolantLevel

WARNING

HotEngine:

Ahotengineisdangerous. If the enginehasbeenrunning, partsofthe enginecompartmentcanbecomevery hot. Youcouldbeburned. Carefully inspecttheenginecoolantinthe coolantreservoir,butdonotopenit. Donotuseamatchorliveflameinthe enginecompartment.DONOTADD COOLANTWHENTHEENGINEIS HOT.

CoolingFanandEngine

Inspection:

Inspectingtheenginewiththeignition switchintheONpositionis dangerous. Thecoolingfancouldturn onunexpectedlyevenwhentheengine isn'trunning. Youcouldbeseriously injuredbythefan. Turntheignition switchoffandremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitchwhenyouinspectthe engine.

CoolingSystemCap:

Whentheengineandradiatorarehot, scaldingcoolantandsteammayshoot outunderpressureandcauseserious injury. Don'tremovethecooling systemcapwhentheengine and radiatorarehot.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

Inspecttheantifreezeprotectionand coolantlevelinthecoolantreservoirat leastonceayear—atthebeginningofthe winterseason—andbeforetraveling wheretemperaturesmaydropbelow freezing.

Inspecttheconditionandconnectionsof allcoolingsystemandheaterhoses. Replaccanythatareswollenor deteriorated.

Thecoolantshouldbeatfullinthe radiatorandbetweentheFULLorFand LOWorLmarksonthecoolantreservoir whenthecenginciscool.

2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine

Ifit'satornearLOWorL, addenough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to FULL or F.

CAUTION

Radiatorcoolantwilldamagepaint. Rinscitoffquicklyifspilled.

If the coolantreservoirisemptyornew coolantisrequiredfrequently,consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ChangingCoolant

ChangecoolantaccordingtoScheduled Maintenance(page8-3).

CAUTION

• Useonlysoft(demineralized)water in thecoolantmixture. Waterthat containsmineralswillcutdownon thecoolant'seffectiveness.
• Don'taddonlywater.Alwaysadda propercoolantmixture.
• Thecenginchasaluminumpartsand mustbeprotectedbyanethylene-glycol-basedcoolanttoprevent corrosionandfreezing.
• DONOTUSEcoolantsContaining Alcohol,methanol,Boratcor Silicate. Thesecoolantscoulddamagethe coolingsystem.
• DONOTMIXalcoholormethanol with thecoolant. This could damage thecoolingsystem.
• Don't use as solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. This would reduce effectiveness.

Formixturepercentage:

Protection	Volume
	Antifreeze solution	Demineralized water
Above-16°C(3°F)35%65%
Above 26°C(-15°F)45%5%
Above-40°C(-40°F)55%45%

Tochangecoolant

WARNING

RemovingtheCoolingSystemCap: Removingthecoolingsystemcap whiletheengineisrunningorhotis dangerous. Thismighteadtocooling systemandenginedamageandcould resultinseriousinjuryfromescaping hotcoolantorsteam. Turnoffthe engineandwaituntil'scool.Even then,beverycarefulwhenremoving thecap.

Wrapathickclotharoundthecapand slowlyturnitcounterclockwisetothe firststop(3.0-literengine)orabout twoandahalfrotations(2.3-liter engine).

Stepbackwhilethepressureescapes. Whenyou'resureallthepressureis gone, pressdownonthecap(3.0-liter engine)—stillusingacloth—turn thecap, andremoveit.

1. Removethecoolingsystemcap.

2.3-liter engine Loosen Tighten Loosen Tighten Loosen Tighten Tighten Loosen Tighten Loosen

3.0-liter engine

1. Only when the engine is cool, remove the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. Properly dispose of the used coolant.

2. Flushoutthesystemwithrunning water.

3. Drainthesystemcompletely. Insert and tightentheplug. Addasmuch ethylene-glycol-basedcoolantmixture and water as necessary to provide freezing and corrosion protection.

4. Inextremelycoldclimates, add the mixturepercentagerecommended in thecoolantmixturepercentagetable.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

1. Runtheengineatidlewiththecooling systemcapoff. Slowlyaddadditional coolantifnecessary.
2. Athispoint, wait until the engine reaches normal operating temperature; thendepresstheaccelerator toor threetimes. Add more coolant, if necessary, until the system is full.
3. Install the coolingsystemcap. Inspect all connections for leaks. Inspect the level in the coolant reservoir more time.

Brake/ClutchFluid

▼InspectingBrake/ClutchFluid Level

Thebrakesandclutchdrawfluidfromthe samereservoir.
Inspectthefluidlevelinthereservoir regularly.ItshouldbekeptatMAX.
The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake/clutch system inspected by an
AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with a zoomed-in inset showing a component labeled 'MAX' (no text or symbols present)

▼AddingBrake/ClutchFluid

⚠ WARNING

SpilledBrakeFluid: Spilledbrakefluidisdangerous. If it getsinyoureyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flushyoureyes with water and getmedical attention. Brakefluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Because full to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine.

LowBrake/ClutchFluidLevels: Lowbrake/clutchfluidlevelsare dangerous. Lowlevelscouldsignal brakeliningwearorabrakesystem leak. Yourbrakescouldfailandcause anaccident. If you find low fluid level, havethebrakes and clutch inspected.

If the fluid level is slow, add fluid until it reaches MAX. Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the area around the cap.

CAUTION

• Brakeandclutchfluidwilldamage paintedsurfaces. Ifbrakeorclutch fluiddoesgetonapaintedsurface, wipeitoffimmediately.
• Using nonspecified brake and clutch fluids(page 10-4) will damage the systems. Mixing different fluidswill alsodamage them. If the brake/clutch system frequently requires new fluid, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

PowerSteeringFluid

▼InspectingPowerSteeringFluid Level

CAUTION

To avoid damaggeto the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is slow.

NOTE

Usespecifiedpowersteeringfluid (page10-4).

2.3-literengine

Inspectthefluidlevelinthereservoirat eachengineoilchangewiththeengineoff andcold.Addfluidifnecessary;itdoes notrequireperiodicchanging.

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The level must be kept between MIN and MAX.
Visuallyexaminethelinesandhosesfor leaksanddamage.

If new fluid is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

3.0-literengine

Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not require periodic changing.

H L High OK Low Loosen Tighten

The level must be kept between the Hand Lmarks.

Visuallyexaminethelinesandhosesfor leaksanddamage.

1. Parkonalevelsurface, welloffthe right-of-way, and set the parking brake firmly.
2. Turnoff the engine and allow it to cool.
3. Removethefillercapandattached dipstick.
4. Wipethemcleanandputthemback.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between Hand L. Add fluid if necessary.

Don'toverfill.

If new fluid is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

AutomaticTransaxleFluid (ATF)

▼InspectingAutomaticTransaxle FluidLevel

Theautomatictransaxlefluidlevelshould beinspectedregularly.Measureitas describedbelow.

The volume off fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature.

CAUTION

• Lowfluidlevelcausestransaxle slippage. Overfillingcancause foaming, lossoffluid, and transaxle malfunction.

• Usespecifiedfluid(page10-4). A nonspecifiedfluidcouldresultin transaxlemalfunctionandfailure.

• Parkonalevelsurfaceandsetthe parkingbrakefirmly.

• Idletheengineabouttwominutes. Pushdownonthebrakepedal.
  3.Movetheshiftleverthroughhallranges andsetitatP.

WARNING

Sudden Vehicle Movement: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. Makes sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever.

1. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
2. Pullitoutagain. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows.

2.3-liter engine Full A Low 20°C Full B Low 3.0-liter engine Full A Low 20°C B (Reference)

FluidhotscaleA

Whenthevehiclehasbeendrivenandthe fluidisatnormaloperatingtemperature, about65°C(150°F),thelevelmustbe betweenFullandLow.

FluidcoldscaleB(2.3-literengine)

When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20^ C ( 70^ F), the level must be between Full and Low.

FluidcoldscaleB(3.0-literengine)

Whentheenginehasnotbeenrunning andtheoutsidetemperatureisabout20°C (70°F), thefluidlevelshouldbecloseto, butnotabove,thebottomnotechonthe dipstick.

CAUTION

• Usethecoldscaleonlyasa reference.
• Ifoutsidetemperatureislowerthan about20°C(70°F),starttheengine andinspectthefluidlevelafterthe enginercachesoperating temperature.
• If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.

Fullyinsertthedipstick. Whenadding fluid, inspectwiththedipsticktomake sureitdoesn'tpassfull.

NOTE

Inspectthefluidonbothsidesofthe dipstickinawelllitareaforanaccurate reading.

WasherFluid

▼InspectingWasherFluidLevel

WARNING

Substitute Washer Fluid:

Usingradiatorantifreezeaswasher fluidisdangerous. Ifsprayedonthe windshield, itwilldirtythe windshield, affectyourvisibility, and could result in an accident. Useonlywindshield washerfluidorplainwaterinthe reservoir.

UsingWasherFluidWithoutAnti-freezeProtectioninColdWeather: Operatingyourvehiclein temperaturesbelow4degreesC(40 degreesF)usingwasherfluidwithout anti-freezeprotectionisdangerousas itcouldcauseimpairedwindshield visionandresultinanaccident. In coldweather,alwaysusewasherfluid withanti-freezeprotection.

NOTE

Stateorlocalregulationsmayrestrict theuseofvolatileorganiccompounds (VOCs),whicharecommonlyusedas anti-freezeagentsinwasherfluid. A washerfluidwithlimitedVOCcontent shouldbeusedonlyifitprovides adequatefreezeresistanceforall regionsandclimatesinwhichthe vehiclewillbeoperated.

Inspectfluidlevelinthewasherfluid reservoir;addfluidifnecessary.

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Useplainwaterifwasherfluidis unavailable.

Butusconlywasherfluidincoldweather topreventitfromfreezing.

BodyLubrication

Allmovingpointsofthebody,suchas doorandhoodhingesandlocks,should belubricatedeachtimetheengineoilis changed.Useanonfreezinglubricanton locksduringcoldweather.

Makesurethhood'ssecondarylatch keepsthehoodfromopeningwhenthe primarylatchisreleased.

AirFilter

CAUTION

Don't drivewithoutanairfilter. This could result in excessive engine wear.

Thisairfiltermaybecleanedwith compressedairandreused,orreplaced, dependingonitscondition.Unlessitis verydirty,simplyshakeittoremove foreignparticles.Eachtimeyouinspectit, wipeinsidetheaircleanerhousingwitha dampcloth.

▼ReplacingtheAirFilter

NOTE

If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, replace the filter more often than recommended intervals.

1. Unfastentheclamps.

2.3-liter engine

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MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

3.0-liter engine

1. Tiltorlifttheairfiltercoverand removethefilter.

2.3-liter engine Air filter cover Air filter

3.0-liter engine Air filter cover Air filter

1. Wipeinsidetheaircleanerhousing withadampcloth.
2. Cleanorreplacethefilter.
3. Installinthereverseorderofremoval.

ReplacethefilteraccordingtoScheduled Maintenance(page8-3).

WiperBlades

CAUTION

• Hotwaxesappliedbyautomaticcar washershavebeenknowntoaffect thewiper'sabilitytocleanwindows.
• Topreventdamagetothewiper blades, don'tusegasoline, kerosene, paintthinner, or othersolventsonor nearthem.

Contaminationofeitherthewindshieldor thebladeswithforeignmattercanreduce wipereffectiveness.Commonsourcesarc insects,treesap,andhotwaxtreatments usedbysomecommercialcarwashes.

Ifthebladesarenotwipingproperly, cleanthewindowandbladeswithagood cleanerormilddetergent;thenrinse thoroughlywithcleanwater.Repcatif necessary.

▼ReplacingWindshieldWiper Blades

Whenthewipersnolongercleanwell, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replacethem.

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothewiperarms andothercomponents, don'tmovethe wipersbyhand.

NOTE

Topreventdamagetothewiperarm bladeswhenraisingboththedriverand passengersidewiperarms,raise the driversidewiperarmfirst.Conversely, whensettingdownthewiperarms,set thepassengersidewiperarmdown first.

1. Raisethewiperarmandturntheblade assemblytoexposetheplasticlocking clip. Compresstheclipandslidethe assemblydownward;thenliftitoffthe arm.

Plastic locking clip

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothewindshield, don'tletthewiperarmfallonit.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

1. Holdtheendoftherubberandpull untilthetabsarefreeofthemetal support.

Metal support Tab

1. Removethemetalstiffeners from the bladerubber and install them in new blades.

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CAUTION

• Don'tbendordiscardthestiffeners. Youncedtousethemagain.
• Ifthemetalstiffenersareswitched, theblade'swipingefficiencycould bereduced. Sodon'tusethedriver'ssidemetal stiffencersonthepassenger'sside,or viceversa.

• Besuretoreinstallthemetal stiffenersinthenewbladerubberso thatthecurveisthesameasitwasin theoldbladerubber.

• Carefully insert thenewbladerubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

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NOTE

Installthebladesothatthetabsare towardthebottomofthewiperarm.

▼ReplacingRearWindowWiper Blade(5-Door/SportWagon)

Whenthewipernolongercleanswell, the bladeisprobablywomorcracked. Replaceit.

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothewiperarm andothercomponents,don'tmovethe wiperbyhand.

(5-Door)

1. Raisethewiperarmandturmtheblade assemblytoexposetheplasticlocking clip. Compresstheclipandslidethe assemblydownward;thenliftitoffthe arm.

Plastic locking clip

CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothercarwindow, don'tletthewiperarmfallonit.

1. Holdtheendofthebladerubberand pulluntilthetabsarefreeofthemetal support.

Metal support Tab

1. Removethemetalstiffeners from the bladerubber and install them in new blades.

Diagram of three parallel lines with arrows indicating direction, no text or symbols present

CAUTION

Don'tbendordiscardthestiffeners. Youneedtousethemagain.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

1. Carefully insert the new bladerubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

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(SportWagon)

1. Raisethewiperarmandrotatethe wiperbladetotherightuntilunlocks, thenremovetheblade.

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CAUTION

Topreventdamagetothercarwindow, don'tletthewiperarmfallonit.

1. Pulldownthebladerubberandslideit outofthebladeholder.

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1. Removethemetalstiffenersfromthe bladerubberandinstalltheminnew blades.

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CAUTION

Don'tbendordiscardthestiffeners. Youneedtousethemagain.

1. Carefully insert thenewbladerubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

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Battery

WARNING

Battery-RelatedLeadMaterials:

Batteryposts,terminalsandrelatedaccessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknownntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

EyeProtection:

Workingwithouteyeprotectionisdangerous.BatteryfluidcontainsSULFURIC ACIDwhichcouldcauseblindnessifsplashedintoyoureyes.Also,hydrogengas producedduringnormalbatteryoperation,couldigniteandcausethebatteryto explode.Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenworkingnearthebattery.

SpilledBatteryFluid:

Spilledbatteryfluidisdangerous.

BatteryfluidcontainsSULFURICACIDwhichcouldcauseseriousinjuriesifitgets ineyes,skinorclothing.Ifthishappens,immediatelyflushyoueyeswithwaterfor 15minutesorwashyourskinthoroughlyandgetmedicalattention.Weareye protectionandprotectiveglovestopreventcontactwithbatteryfluid.

ChildrenandBatteries:

Allowing childrentoplaynearbatteriesisdangerous. Batteryfluidcouldcause serious injuriesifitgetsintheeyesorontheskin. Alwayskeepbatteriesoutofthe reachofchildren.

KeepFlamesAway:

Flamesandsparksnearopenbatterycellsaredangerous. Hydrogengas, produced duringnormalbatteryoperation, could ignite and causes the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near battery, do not allow metal tool to contact the positive (+) or negative terminal of the battery. Donotallow the positive (+) terminal to contact the vehicle body.

Battery-Related Explosion:

Flamesandsparksnearopenbatterycellsaredangerous.Hydrogengas,produced duringnormalbatteryoperation,couldigniteandcausethebatterytoexplode. An explodingbatterycancauseseriosuburnsandinjuries.Keepallflames,including cigarettes,andsparksawayfromopenbatterycells.

▼BatteryMaintenance

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Togetthebestservicefromabattery:

• Keepitsecurelymounted.
• Keepthetopcleananddry.
• Keepterminalsandconnectionsclean, tight,andcoatedwithpetroleumjelly orterminalgrease.
• Rinseoffspilledelectrolyte immediatelywithasolutionofwater andbakingsoda.
• Ifthevehiclewillnotbeusedforan extendedtime,disconnectthebattery cablesandchargethebatteryeverysix weeks.

Tires

Forreasons of proper performance, safety, and better fueleconomy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within there recommended load limits and weight distribution.

WARNING

Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types softires dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control. Except forth the limited use of the temporary spare tire, use only the sametypetires (radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four wheels.

UsingWrong-Sized Tires: Usinganyothertiresizethanwhatis specifiedforyourMazda(page10-7) isdangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer calibration. This could causeyouto have an accident. Use only tires that are the correct sizes specified for your Mazda.

▼TireInflationPressure

WARNING

Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling for unexpected tire failure could result in aserious accident. Always inflate the tirestothecorrect pressure(page 10-7).

Inspectalltirepressuresmonthly (includingthespare)whenthetiresare cold.Maintainrecommendedpressures forthebestride,tophandling,and minimumtirewear.

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Refertothespecificationcharts(page 10-7).

NOTE

• Alwayschecktirepressurewhen tiresarecold.
- Warmtiresnormallyexceed recommendedpressures.Don't releaseairfromwarmtirestoadjust thepressure.
- Underinflationcancausereduced fueleconomyandpoorsealingofthe tirebead,whichwilldeformthe wheelandcauseseparationoftire fromrim.
• Overinflationcanproduceaharsh rideandagreaterpossibilityof damagefromroadhazards. Keepyour tirepressureatthecorrect levels. Ifonefrequentlyneeds inflating,haveitinspected.

▼TireRotation

Toequalizetreadwear, rotatethetires every 12,000km(7,500miles)/8,000 km (5,000miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.

*UniquedrivingconditionsforU.S.A., CanadaandPuertoRico

Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following:

• Incorrect tire pressure
• Improperwheelalignment
  • Out-of-balancewheel
• Severebraking

Afterrotation, inflatealltirepressure to specification(page10-7)andinspectthe lugnutsfortightness.

CAUTION

Rotateunidirectionaltiresandradial tiresthathaveanasymmetricaltread patternorstudsonlyfromfronttorear, notfromsidetoside. Tireperformance willbeweakenedifrotatedfromsideto side.

▼ReplacingaTire

WARNING

WornTires:

Drivingwithworntiresisdangerous. Reducedbraking,steering,and tractioncouldresultinanaccident. Alwaysusetiresthatareingood condition.

Ifatirewearsevenly,awearindicator willappearasasolidbandacrossthe tread.

Replacethetirewhenthishappens.

New tread

Tread wear indicator

Worn tread

Youshouldreplaceitbeforethebandis acrosstheentiretread.

▼TemporarySpareTire

Inspect the temporary spare at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored.

The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance.

Usethetemporaryonlyuntilthe conventionalaltireisrepaired,whichshould beassoonaspossible.

Maintainitspressureat420kPa(4.2kgf/cm² orbar,60psi).

CAUTION

• Don'tuseyourtemporarysparetire rimwithasnowtircora conventionaltire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tireandrim.
• Thetemporarysparetirehasatread lifcofupto5,000km(3,000miles), dependingonroadconditionsand drivinghabits.
• The temporary spare tire is for limited use, however, if the tread wears solid-band indicator appears, replacethetire with the same type of temporary spare (page 8-31).

▼ReplacingaWheel

WARNING

UsingaWrong-SizedWheel: Usingawrong-sizedwheelis dangerous. Brakingandhandling couldbeaffected,leadingtolossof controlandanaccident. Alwaysuse wheelsofthecorrectsizeonyour vehicle.

CAUTION

Awrong-sizedwheelmayadversely affect:

• Tirefit
• Wheelandbearinglife
• Groundclearance
  • Speedometercalibration
• Headlightaim
• Bumperheight

When replacingawheel, makesure the newoncisthesamecastheoriginalfactory wheelindiameter, rimwidth, and offset.

Propertirebalancingprovidesthebest ridingcomfortandhelpsreducetread wear. Out-of-balancetirescancause vibrationandunevenwear, such as cuppingandflatspots.

LightBulbs

Sedan/5-Door Overhead light/ Map lights Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Headlights (High beam) Parking lights Side-marker lights Front turn signal lights License plate lights High-mount brake light (Hatchback) Sport Wagon Overhead light/ Map lights Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Headlights (High beam) Parking lights Side-marker lights Front turn signal lights License plate lights Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) Trunk light High-mount brake light (Sedan) Courtesy lights Brake lights/Taillights Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Taillights Taillights Luggage compartment light Brake lights/Taillights Courtesy lights Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights High-mount brake light

YourMazda'sheadlightsandfoglights havereplaceablehalogenbulbs.

WARNING

HandlingHalogenBulbs: Whenahalogenbulbbreaks,itis dangerous. Thesebulbscontain pressurizedgas.Ifoneisbroken,it willexplodeandseriousinjuriescould becausedbytheflyingglass. Iftheglassportionistouchedwith barehands,bodyoilcouldcausethe bulbtooverheatandexplodewhenlit. Nevertouchtheglassportionofthe bulbwithyourbarehandsandalways weareyeprotectionwhenhandlingor workingaroundhalogenbulbs.

Children and Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a halogen bulbis dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulbor breaking its some other way. Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

▼ReplacingExteriorLightBulbs

Replacingtheheadlight, foglightand parkinglightbulbs

Duetothecomplexityanddifficultyof theprocedure,thebulbsshouldbe replacedbyanAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

Frontturnsignallights

1. Tumthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

2. Removethebulbbypushingitin slightlyandturningit counterclockwise.

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Side-markerlights

1. Turnthescrewcounterclockwise and removeit, thenpartially peelback the mudguard.

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1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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Brakelights/Taillights,Rearturnsignal lights

(Sedan)

1. Pull the center of the plastic retainer and removether retainers and partially open the trunk sidetrim.

Removal Installation

1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

3.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

Brakelights/Taillights

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Rearturnsignallights

Diagram showing a medical procedure with a magnified view of a device being adjusted for a patient's ear.

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

NOTE

Toreplacethebulb,contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

(5-Door)

1. Turntheknobandremovethecover.

Left side Right side

1. Pullthestrapandremovethecover.

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1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.
2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Brakelights/Taillights

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Rearturnsignallights

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with a magnified inset of a device and directional arrow indicating motion or force.

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

NOTE

Toreplacethebulb,contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealer.

(SportWagon)

1. Turntheknobandremovethecover.

Left side Right side

2.Pullthestrapandremovethecover.

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1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiscandremoveit.

4.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

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① Rear turn signal lights ② Brake lights/Taillights

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

NOTE

Toreplacethebulb, contactan Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Reverselights, Taillights

(Sedan)

1. Pullthecentersectionoftheplastic retainerandremovetheretainers, then removethetrunkreartrim.

Removal Installation

1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.
   3.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

① Reverse lights ② Taillights

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

(5-Door/SportWagon)

1. Removethecover.
2. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

① Reverse lights ② Taillights

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

High-mountbrakelight

(Sedan)

1. Removethehigh-mountbrakelight component.
2. Detachthelectricalconnector from the socket.
3. Tumthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

4.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

(5-Door)

1. Removethecover.
2. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

(SportWagon)

1. Removetheliftgateuppertrimand high-mountbrakelightcomponent.

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1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.
   3.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly process with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or movement.

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Licenseplatelights

1. Wrapaflatheadscrewdriverwithasoft clothtopreventdamagetothelensand removethelensbycarefullypryingon theedgeofthelens.

2. Disconnectthebulbypullingitout.

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

▼ReplacingInteriorLightBulbs Overheadlight/Maplights(With overheadconsole)

1. Removethescrews.
2. Wrapaflatheadscrewdriverwithasoft clothtopreventdamagetothetrimand gentlyinsertitintheoverheadlightas showninthefigure, and then remove theoverheadlightunit.

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1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

MaintenanceandCare

OwnerMaintenance

1. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Overheadlight/Maplights(Without overheadconsole)

1. Wrapaflatheadscrewdriverwithasoft clothtopreventdamagetothetrimand gentlyinsertitintheoverheadlightas showninthefigure, and then remove theoverheadlightunit.

Diagram of a handheld device with ports and a scroll, showing directional arrows (no text or symbols)

1. Turnthesocketandbulbassembly counterclockwiseandremoveit.

3.Disconnectthebulbfromthesocket.

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1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Courtesylights, Vanitymirrorlights, and Luggagecompartmentlight

1. Wrapasmallflatheadscrewdriverwith asoftclothtopreventdamagetothe lensandremovethelensbycarefully pryingonthedgeofthelens.

2. Disconnectthebulbypullingitout.

Courtesy lights Edge

Vanity mirror lights Edge

Luggage compartment light (5-Door)

Luggage compartment light (Sport Wagon) Edge

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Trunklight(Sedan)

1. Pressbothsidesofthelenscapto removeit.
   2.Disconnectthebulbypullingitout.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical or electrical setup with labeled components and an inset showing a device with a downward arrow.

1. Installthenewbulbinthereverseorder ofremoval.

Fuses

Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.

Ifanylights,accessories,orcontrolsdon't work,inspecttheappropriatecircuit protector.Ifafusehasblown,theinside elementwillbemelted.

Ifthesamefuseblowsagain,avoidusing thatsystemandconsultanAuthorized MazdaDealerassoonaspossible.

▼FuseReplacement

Replacingthefusesonthedriver'sside kick-panel

If the electrical system doesn't work, first inspect fuses on the driver's side kick-panel.

1. Turnofftheignitionswitchandother switches.
2. Openthefusepanelcoverbysliding thecoverstraightbacktowardyou.

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CAUTION

Pullingthecoveroffsidewaysmay breaktheretainingtabsoff.

1. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment.

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1. Inspectitandreplaceifit'sblown.

Normal

Blown

5.Pushinanewfuscofthesame amperagerating,andmakesureitfits tightly.Ifitdoesn't,haveanAuthorized MazdaDealerinstallit.

If you havenosparefuses, borrowone of the samerating from a circuit not essential to vehicle cooperation, such as the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit.

CAUTION

Alwaysreplaceafusewithoneofthe samerating.Otherwiseyoumay damagetheelctricsystem.

Replacing the fuses under the hood

Iftheheadlightsorotherelectrical componentsdon'tworkandthefusesin thecabinareOK,inspectthefuseblock underthecood.Ifafuseisblown,itmust bereplaced.Followthesesteps:

1. Turnoff theignitionswitchandall otherswitches.
2. Removethefuseblockcover.

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1. If a fuscis blown, replace it with an ew one of the sam campc ragerating.

Normal

Blown

NOTE

ToreplacetheMAINFuse,contactan AuthorizedMazdaDealer(page8-44).

MaintenanceandCare

Owner Maintenance

▼FusePanelDescription

Fuseblock(Enginecompartment)

Diagram of a 3D object layout with numbered compartments and labeled cells, likely for architectural or engineering design reference.

DESCRIPTIONFUSERATINGPROTECTEDCOMPONENT
1SPARE20A—
2SPARE15A—
3SPARE10A—
4—	—		—
5—	—		—
6IN15AInjector
7	ENGBAR	10A^*1	Airflowsensor, EGRcontrolvalve
		15A^*2
8	ENGBAR2 *1	15AO2sensor
	ENGBB *2	5A	Cooling fan
9	HEADLR	10AHcadlight-lowbeam(Right)
10	HEADLL	10AHcadlight-lowbeam(Left)
11	HIFADHL	10AHcadlight-highbeam(Left)
12	HEADHR	10AHcadlight-highbeam(Right)
13	ETC	7.5A	Acceleratorpositionsensor
14	HAZARD	10ATurnsignallights
15	STOP	15ABrake/Horn
16	TCM	10ATCM
17ENG+B7.5APCM,TCM
18FUELPUMP15AFuelpump
19IGKEY40AWindshieldwiperandwasher,Enginecontrolunit,Lighter
20P.WIND30APowerwindow
21-	-		-
22-	-		-
23IGKEY230ARearwipermotor			*,Ileatercontrolunit
24	BLOWER	40ABlowermotor
25	BTN	40AOverheadlight,Powerdoorlock
26-	-		-
27DEFOG40ARearwindowdefroster
28	ABS	60AABS	*
29	ADFAN *1	30ACoolingfan
	FAN2 *2
30	FAN *1	30ACoolingfan
	FAN1 *2
31	TAIL	10ATaillights,Licenscplatclights,Parkinglights
32ILLUMI10ADashboarddilumination
33	MAG	10AMagnetcutch
34	AUDIO	15AAudiosystem
35	P.SEAT	30APowerseat	*
36OPENER		7.5ATrunkopcnermotor	*
37-	-		-
38	IG1 *2	15ACATSSR
39	FOG	15AFoglights	*
40	MAIN	100A *1	Forprotectionofallecircuits
		120A *2

*1 2.3-literengine
*2 3.0-literengine

MaintenanceandCare

Owner Maintenance

Fuseblock(Driver'ssidekick-panel)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

DESCRIPTIONFUSERATINGPROTECTEDCOMPONENT
1ENGINEIG15AEnginecontrolsystem
2METERIG15AInstrumentcluster
3SFAT15ASeatwarmer			*,Rearwindowdefroster
4MLDEF7.5AMirrordcfroster
5WIPER20AWindshieldwiperandwasher
6	SAS	15	ABSunit *,SASunit
7	—	—	—
8	A/C	15AIteater
9	METERACC	5A	Autolightoffunit
10	CIGAR15ALighter
11	ROOM	15AOverheadlight
12	R.WIP	10ARcarwiper	*
13	MIRROR	5A	Power control mirror, Audio system
14	R.CIGAR	15AAccessorysocket
15	—	—	—
16DLOCK		30APowcrdoorlock
17	—	—	—

HowtoMinimize EnvironmentalPaint Damage

ThepaintworkonyourMazdarepresents the latesttechnicaldevelopmentsin compositionandmethodsofapplication.

Environmentalhazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken.

Herearesomeexamplesofpossible damage,withtipsonhowtoprevent them.

▼EtchingCausedbyAcidRainor IndustrialFallout

Occurrence

Industrialpollutantsandvehicleemissions driftintotheairandmixwithrainordew toformacids.Theseacidscansettlcona vehicle'sfinish.Asthewaterevaporates, theacidbecomesconcentratedandcan damagethefinish. Andthelongertheacidremainsonthe surface,thegreaterthechanceisfor damage.

Prevention

Itisnecessarytowashandwaxyour vehicletopreserveitsfinishaccordingto theinstructionsinthissection. These stepsshouldbetakenimmediatelyafter yoususpectthatacidrainhassettledon yourvehicle'sfinish.

▼DamageCausedbyBird Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap

Occurrence

Birddroppingscontainacids. If these aren't removed they can eat away the clear and color basecoat of the vehicle's paintwork.

Wheninsectsticktothepaintsurface anddecompose,corrosivecompounds form. These canerodetheclearandcolor basecoatofthevehicle'spaintworkif they are not removed.

Trcesapwillhardenandadhere permanentlytothepaintfinish. If you scratchthesapoffwhileitishard, some vehiclepaintcouldcomeoffwithit.

Prevention

It isnecessary to have your Mazda washed and waxed top preserve its finish according to the instructions in this section. This should be done as soon as possible.

Birddroppingscanberemovedwitha softspong candwater. If you are traveling and these are not available, amoistened tissuemay alsotake care of the problem. The cleaned are a should bewaxed according to the instructions in this section. Insects and trees are before being removed with as of spong cand water or commercially available chemical cleaner.

Another methodist to cover the affected area with dampened newspaper for one two hours. After removing the newspaper, rinse off the loosened debris with water.

MaintenanceandCare

AppearanceCare

▼WaterMarks

Occurrence

Rain,fog,dew,andeventapwatercan containharmfulmineralssuchassaltand lime.Ifmoisturecontainingthese mineralssettlesonthevehicleand evaporates,themineralswillconcentrate andhardentoformwhiterings.Therings candamageyourvehicle'sfinish.

Prevention

Itisnecessarytowashandwaxyour vehicletopreserveitsfinishaccordingto theinstructionsinthissection. These stepsshouldbetakenimmediatelyafter youfindwatermarksonyourvehicle's finish.

▼PaintChipping

Occurrence

Paintchippingoccurswhengravelthrown intheairbyanothervehicle'stireshits yourvehicle.

Howtoavoidpaintchipping

Keeping as a fed distance between you and the vehicle ahead to reduce the chances of having your paint chipped by flying gravel.

NOTE

• Thepaintchippingzonevarieswith thespeedofthevehicle. For example,whentravelingat90km/h (56mph),thepaintchippingzoneis 50m(164ft).
• Inlowtemperaturesavehicle'sfinish hardens. Thisincreasesthechanceof paintchipping.
• Chippedpaintcanleadtorust formingonyourMazda.Beforethis happens, repairthedamagebyusing Mazdatouch-uppaintaccording to theinstructionsinthissection. Failuretorepairtheaffectedarea could leadtoseriousrusting and expensiverepairs.

ExteriorCare

Followalllabelandcontainerdirections whenusingachemicalcleanerorpolish. Readallwarningsandcautions.

▼MaintainingtheFinish

Washing

Tohelpprotectthefinishfromrustand deterioration, washyourMazda thoroughlyandfrequently, atleastoncea month, withlukewarmorcoldwater.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the paintsurface could be scratched. Here are some examples of how scratching could occur.

Scratchesoccuronthepaintsurface when:

• Thevehicleiswashedwithoutfirst rinsingoffdirtandotherforeign matter.
  • The vehicle is washed with through, dry, ordirtycloth.
• The vehicle is washed data around a car wash that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
• Cleansorsorwaxcontainingabrasives areused.

NOTE

• Mazdaisnotresponsiblefor scratchescausedbyautomaticcar washesorimproperwashing.
  • Scratchesaremorenoticeableon vehicleswithdarkerpaintfinishes.

Tominimizescratchesonthevehicle's paintfinish:

• Rinseoffanydirtorotherforeign matterusinglukewarmorecoldwater beforewashing.
• Useplentyoflukewarmorcoldwater andasoftclothwhenwashingthe vehicle.Donotuseanyloncloth.
• Rubgentlywhenwashingordryingthe vehicle.
  • Takeyourvehicleonlytoacarwash thatkeepsitsbrusheswellmaintained.
• Don'tuseabrasivecleansersorwax thatcontainabrasives.

CAUTION

• Don'tusesteelwool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coating: also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
• Topreventdamagingtheantenna, removeitbeforeenteringacarwash facilityorpassingbeneathalow overheadclearance.

Payspecialattentiontoremovingsalt, dirt,mud,andotherforeignmaterialfrom theundersideofthefenders,andmake surethedrainholesintheloweredgesof thedoorsandrockerpanelsareclean.

Insects, tar, treesap, birddroppings, industrialfallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughlyrinseoffallsoapwith lukewarmorcoldwater. Don'tallowsoap todryonthefinish.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamoistoprevent waterspots from forming.

WARNING

DrivingwithWetBrakes:

Drivingwithwetbrakesisdangerous. Increasedstoppingdistanceoorthe vehiclepullingtoonesidewhen brakingcouldresultinaserious accident.Lightbrakingwillindicate whetherthebrakeshavebeenaffected. Drythebrakesbydrivingveryslowly andapplyingthebrakeslightlyuntil brakeperformanceisnormal.

Waxing

Yourvehieleneedstobewaxedwhen waternolongerbeadsonthefinish. Alwayswashanddrythevehiclebefore waxingit.Inadditiontothevehiclebody, waxthemetaltrimtomaintainitsluster.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive will remove paint and could damage bright metal parts.

2. Useagoodgradeofnaturalwax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.

3. When waxing, coatevenly with the spongesupplied or as soft cloth.

4. Wipeoffthewaxwithasoftcloth.

NOTE

Aspotremovertoremoveoil, tar, and similarmaterialswillusuallyalsotake offthewax. Rewaxtheseareasevenif therestofthevhicledoesn'tncedit.

▼RepairingDamagetotheFinish

Deepscratchesorchipsonthefinish shouldberepairedpromptly.Exposed metalquicklyrustsandcanleadtomajor repairs.

CAUTION

If your Mazdais damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion material to all parts, both repaired and new. This will prevent them from rusting.

▼Bright-MetalMaintenance

• Usetarremovertoremoveroadtarand insects. Neverdothiswithaknifeor similartool.
• Topreventcorrosiononbright-metal surfaces,applywaxorchrome preservativeandrubittoahighluster.
• Duringcoldweatherorincoastalareas, coverbright-metalpartswithacoating of waxorpreservativeheavierthan usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.

CAUTION

Don'tusesteelwool,abrasivecleaners, orstrongdetergentscontaininghighly alkalineorcausticagentsonchrome-platedoranodizedaluminumparts. Thismayresultindamagetothe protectivecoatingandcause discolorationorpaintdeterioration.

▼UnderbodyMaintenance

Roadchemicalsandsaltusedforiceand snowremovalandsolventsusedfordust controlmaycollectiontheunderbody. If notremoved, theywillspeeduprusting and deteriorationofsuchunderbodyparts asfuellines, frame, floorpan, andexhaust system, eventhoughthesepartsmaybe coatedwithanti-corrosivematerial.

Thoroughlyflushtheunderbody and wheelhousingswithlukewarmorcold waterattheendofeachwinter.Tryalso todothiseverymonth.

Payspecialattentiontotheseareas because they easily hidemudanddirt. It will domore harmthangoodtowet downtheroadgrimwithoutremoving it.

Theloweredgesofdoors, rockerpanels, and framemembershavedrainholesthat shouldnotbeclogged. Watertrapped therewillcauserusting.

WARNING

DrivingwithWetBrakes: Drivingwithwethrakesisdangerous. Increasedstoppingdistanceoorthe vehiclepullingtoonesidewhen brakingcouldresultinaserious accident.Lightbrakingwillindicate whetherthebrakeshavebeenaffected. Drythebrakesbydrivingveryslowly andapplyingthebrakeslightlyuntil brakeperformanceisnormal.

▼ AluminumWheelMaintenance

Aprotectivecoatingisprovidedoverthe aluminumwheels.Specialcarcisneeded toprotectthiscoating.

NOTE

• Don'tuseawirebrushorany abrasivecleaner,polishing compound,orsolventonaluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
• Onlyuseamildsoapornneutral detergentandalalwaysuseaspongeor softclothtocleanthewheels. Rinsethoroughlywithlukewarmor coldwater. Also, besuretocleanthe wheelsafterdrivingondustyor saltedroads. Thishelpsprevent corrosion.
• Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high-speed or hard brushes.
• If your aluminum wheels loseluster, wax the wheels.

InteriorCare

▼DashboardPrecautions

Preventcausticsolutionssuchasperfume andcosmeticoilsfromcontactingthe dashboard. They'lldamageanddiscolorit. Ifthesesolutionsgetonthedashboard, wipethemoffimmediately.

CAUTION

Donotuseglazingagents. Glazingagentscontainingredients whichmaycausediscoloration, wrinkling,cracksandpeeling.

▼CleaningtheUpholsteryand InteriorTrim

Vinyl

Removed dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl cleaner.

Leather\*

Realcatherisn'tuniformandmayhave scars,scratches,andwrinkles.Cleanit withaleathercleanerormildsoap.

Wipeitwithadampsoftcloth;thendry andbuffitwithadrysoftcloth.

Fabric\*

Removedustandloosedirtfromfabric withawhiskbroomorvacuumcleaner. Cleanitwithamildsoapsolutiongood forupholsteryandcarpets.Removefresh spotsimmediatelywithafabricspot cleaner.

Tokeepthefabriclookingcleanand fresh, takecareofit. Otherwiseitscolor willbeaffected, itcanbestainedeasily, anditsfire-resistancemayberduced.

CAUTION

Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance.

▼CleaningtheLap/ShoulderBelt Webbing

Cleanthewebbingwithamildsoap solutionrecommendedforupholsteryor carpets.Followinstructions.Don'tbleach ordyethewebbing;thismayweakenit.

Aftercleaningthebelts,thoroughlydry thebeltwebbingandmakesurethereis noremainingmoisturebeforeretracting them.

WARNING

DamagedSeatBelt:

Usingdamagedseatbeltsis dangerous.Inacollision,damaged beltscannotprovideadequate protection.HaveanAuthorizedMazda Dealerreplacedamagedbelts immediately.

▼CleaningtheWindowInteriors

If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container.

CAUTION

Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window. You may damage therear window defroster grid.

9

CustomerInformationandReporting SafetyDefects

Importantconsumerinformationincludingwarrantiesandadd-onequipment.

CustomerAssistance....9-2

CustomerAssistance(U.S.A.) 9-2

CustomerAssistance(Canada)....9-4

CustomerAssistance(PuertoRico)....9-7

MazdaImporter/Distributors....9-8

Importer/Distributor....9-8

DistributorinEachArea....9-8

Warranty....9-9

WarrantiesforYourMazda....9-9

OutsidetheUnitedStates....9-10

OutsideCanada....9-11

Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United

StatesandCanada)....9-12

Add-OnNon-GenuinePartsandAccessories....9-13

CellPhones....9-14

CellPhonesWarning....9-14

TypeApprovalofEquipment....9-15

TypeApprovalofEquipment....9-15

UniformTireQualityGradingSystem(UTQGS)....9-16

UniformTireQualityGradingSystem(UTQGS)....9-16

ReportingSafetyDefects....9-18

ReportingSafetyDefects(U.S.A.)....9-18

ReportingSafetyDefects(Canada)....9-19

ServicePublications....9-20

ServicePublications....9-20

CustomerAssistance(U.S.A.)

Yourcompleteandpermanentsatisfactionisourbusiness.Wearcherctoserveyou.All AuthorizedMazdaDealershavetheknowledgeandthetoolstokeepyourMazdavehicle intopcondition.

If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazdavehicleorservicing by MazdaDealerpersonnel, were recommend that you take the following steps:

▼STEP1:ContactYourMazdaDealer

DiscussthematterwithanAuthorizedMazdaDealer. Thisisthequickestandbestwayto addresstheissue.IfyourconcernhasnotbeenresolvedbytheCUSTOMERRELATIONS, SALES,SERVICE,orPARTSMANAGER,thenpleasecontacttheGENERAL MANAGERofthedealershiportheOWNER.

▼STEP2:ContactMazdaNorthAmericanOperations

Ifforanyreasonyoufeeltheneedforfurtherassistanceaftercontactingyourdealership management,youcanreachMazdaNorthAmericanOperationsbyoneofthreeways.

Byemailat:www.mazdaUSA.com(ClicktheTALKTOUSlinkatthetopofthehomepage).

AnswerstomanyofyourFrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQs),includinghowtolocateor contactalocalMazdaDealershipintheU.S.,canbefoundhere.

Byphoneat:1(800)222-5500

Byletterat:

Attn:CustomerAssistance

MazdaNorthAmericanOperations

7755IrvineCenterDrive

Irvine, CA92618-2922

P.O.Box19734

Irvine, CA92623-9734

Inordertoserveyouefficientlyandeffectively,pleasehelpusbyprovidingthefollowing information:

1. Yourname, address, and telephonenumber

2. Yearandmodelofvehicle

3. VehicleIdentificationNumber(17digits, notedonyourregistrationortitleorlocatedon theupperdriver'ssidecornerofthedash)

4. Purchasedate and current mileage

5. Yourdealer'snameandlocation
6. Yourquestion(s)

If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor.

CustomerAssistance(Canada)

▼SatisfactionReviewProcess

YourcompleteandpermanentsatisfactionisofprimaryconcerntoMazda.AllAuthorized MazdaDealershaveboththeknowledgeandtoolstokeepyourMazdaintopcondition.In ourexperience,anyquestions,problems,orcomplaintsregardingtheoperationofyour Mazdaoranyothergeneralservicetransactionsaremosteffectivelyresolvedbyyour dealer.Ifthecauseofyourdissatisfactioncannotadequatelybeaddressedbynormal dealershipprocedures,werecommendthatyoutakethefollowingsteps:

▼STEP1:ContacttheMazdaDealer

Discussthematterwithamemberofdealershipmanagement.IftheServiceManagerhas alreadyreviewedyourconcerns,contactthcowncrofthedelershiporitsGeneral Manager.

▼STEP2:ContacttheMazdaRegionalOffice

If you feel that you still require assistance, ask the dealer Service Manager to arrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative. If more expedient, contact Mazda Canada Inc. Regional Officenearest you for such arrangements. Regional Office address and phone numbers are shown (page 9-6).

▼STEP3:ContacttheMazdaCustomerRelationsDepartment

Ifstillnotsubstantiallysatisfied,contacttheCustomerRelationsDepartment,Mazda CanadaInc.,55VogellRoad,RichmondHill,Ontario,L4B3K5CanadaTEL:1(800)263-4680. Provide the Department with the following information:

1. Yourname, address and telephonenumber
2. Yearandmodelofvehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Refer to the "Vehicle Identification Labels" page of section 10 of this manual forthelocation of the VIN.
4. Purchasedate
5. Presentodometerreading
6. Yourdealer'snameandlocation
7. Thenature of your problemand/or cause of dissatisfaction
   The Department, in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative, will review the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction.

Pleaserecognizethattheresolutionofserviceproblemsinmostcasesrequirestheuseof yourMazdadealer'sservicefacilities,personnelandequipment. Weurgeyoutofollowthe abovethreestepsinsequenceformosteffectiveresults.

▼Mediation/ArbitrationProgram

Occasionally customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda's Customer Satisfaction Program. If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concerns still not resolved, you have no other option.

MazdaCanadaInc.participatesinanarbitrationprogramadministeredbythe CanadianMotorVehicleArbitrationPlan(CAMVAP).CAMVAPwilladviseyouabout howyourconcernmaybereviewedandresolvedbyanindependentthirdpartythrough bindingarbitration.

YourcompletesatisfactionisthegoalofMazdaCanadaInc.andourdealers. Mazda'sparticipationinCAMVAPmakesavaluablecontributiontoourachievingthat goal. ThereisnochargeforusingCAMVAP.CAMVAPresultsarefast,fairandfinalasthe awardisbindingonbothyouandMazdaCanadaInc.

▼CanadianMotorVehicleArbitrationPlan(CAMVAP)

Ifaspecificitemofconcernarises,whereasolutioncannotbereachedbetweenanowner, Mazda,and/oroncofit'sdealers(thatallpartiescannotagrecupon),thownermaywish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).

CAMVAPusestheservicesofProvincialAdministratorstoassistconsumersinscheduling andpreparingfortheirarbitrationhearings. However, before you can proceed with CAMVAPyoumustfollowyourMazdadisputeresolutionprocessasoutlined previously.

CustomerInformation and Reporting Safety Defects

Customer Assistance

CAMVAPisfullyimplementedinallprovincesandterritories.

ConsumerswishingtoobtainfurtherinformationabouttheProgramshouldcontactthe

ProvincialAdministratorat1(800)207-0685,orbycontactingthe

CanadianMotorVehicleArbitrationPlanOfficcat:

CanadianMotorVehicleArbitrationPlan

235YorklandBoulevard,suite300

North York, Ontario

M2J4Y8

http://camvap.ca

Provincial Administrators may bereached locally as listed below:

Province/TerritoryCAMVAPNumber
BritishColumbia&YukonTerritories1(800)207-0685
Alberta&NorthwestTerritories1(800)207-0685
Saskatchewan1(800)207-0685
Manitoba1(800)207-0685
Ontario1(800)207-0685
AtlanticCanada1(800)207-0685
Quebec1(800)207-0685

▼RegionalOffices

REGIONALOFFICESAREASCOVERED
MAZDACANADAINC.WESTERNREGION8171ACKROYDROADSUITE2000RICHMONDB.C.V6X3K1(604)303-5670	ALBERTA,BRITISIICOLUMBIA,MANITOBA,SASKATCHEWAN,YUKON
MAZDACANADAINC.CENTRAL/ATLANTICREGION55VOGELLROAD,RICHMONDHILL,ONTARIO,L4B3K5(905)787-7000	ONTARIO
MAZDACANADAINC.QUEBECREGION6111ROUTETRANSCANADIENNEPOINTECLAIRE,QUEBECH9R5A5(514)694-6390	QUEBEC,NEWBRUNSWICK,NOVASCOTIA,PRINCEEDWARDISLAND,NEWFOUNDLAND

Customer Assistance(Puerto Rico)

Yourcompleteandpermanentsatisfactionisourbusiness. ThatiswhyallAuthorized MazdaDealershavetheknowledgeandthetoolstokeepyourMazdavehicleintop condition.

If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, were recommend that you take the following steps:

▼STEP1

DiscussthematterwithanAuthorizedMazdaDealer. Thisisthequickestandbestwayto addresstheissue.IfyourconcernhasnotbeenresolvedbytheCUSTOMERRELATIONS, SALES,SERVICE,orPARTSMANAGER,thenpleasecontacttheGENERAL MANAGERofthedealershiportheOWNER.

▼STEP2

If, after following STEP1, you feel the need for further assistance, please contact your area's Mazdarepresentative (Indicated on thenextpage).

Please help us by providing the following information:

1. Yourname, address, and telephonenumber
2. Yearandmodelofvehicle
3. VehicleIdentificationNumber(17digits, notedonyourregistrationortitleorlocatedon theupperdriver'ssidecornerofthedash)
4. Purchasedate and current mileage
5. Yourdealer'snameandlocation
6. Yourquestion(s)

Importer/Distributor

▼U.S.A.

MazdaNorthAmericanOperations

7755IrvineCenterDrive

Irvine,CA92618-2922U.S.A.

P.O.Box19734

Irvine,CA92623-9734U.S.A.

TEL:[phone](inU.S.A.)

[phone](outsideU.S.A.)

DistributorinEachArea

▼CANADA

MazdaCanadInc.

55VogellRoad,RichmondHill,

Ontario,L4B3K5Canada

TEL:[phone](inCanada)

[phone](outsideCanada)

▼PUERTORICO

PlazaMotorsCorp.(MazdadePuerto Rico)

P.O.Box362722,SanJuan,PuertoRico

00936-2722

TEL:[phone]

▼GUAM

TripleJMotors

157SouthMarineDrive,Tamuning,

GUAM96911USA

P.O.Box6066Tamuning,Guam96931

TEL:[phone]

▼SAIPAN

PacificInternationalMarianas,Inc.

(d.b.a.MidwayMotors)

P.O.Box887Saipan,MP96950

TEL:[phone]

TripleJSaipan, Inc.

(d.b.a.TripleJMotors)

P.O.Box500487Saipan,MP96950-0487

TEL:[phone]

▼AMERICANSAMOA

PolynesiaMotors, Inc.

P.O.Box1120,PagoPago,American

Samoa96799

TEL:[phone]

WarrantiesforYourMazda

• NewVehicleLimitedWarranty
- DistributorMajorComponentLimitedWarranty(Canadaonly)
• SafetyRestraintSystemLimitedWarranty
• Anti-perforationLimitedWarranty
• FederalEmissionControlWarranty(U.S.A.only)
- EmissionDefectWarranty
• EmissionPerformanceWarranty
• CaliforniaEmissionControlWarranty(U.S.A.only)
- EmissionControlWarranty(Canadaonly)
- ReplacementPartsandAccessoriesLimitedWarranty
- TireWarranty

NOTE

Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda.

OutsidetheUnitedStates

GovernmentregulationsintheUnitedStatesrequirethatautomobilesmeetspecific emissionregulationsandsafetystandards.Therefore,vehiclesbuiltforuseintheUnited Statesmaydifferfromthosesoldinothercountries.

The differences may make it difficult to even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries. Westrongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States. However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently, Mazd vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modification to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements (CMVSS).

NOTE

The above is applicable for a permanent import/exports situation and not related to travelerson vacation.

YoumayhavethefollowingproblemsifyoudotakeyourvehicleoutsideoftheUnited States:

• Recommended fuel maybe unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine.
• Properrepairfacilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may not be available.

PleaserefertoyourManufacturer's Warranty Bookletformoreinformation.

OutsideCanada

GovernmentregulationsinCanadarequirethatautomobilesmeetspecificemission regulationsandsafetyregulations. Therefore,vehiclesbuiltforuseinCanadamaydiffer fromthosesoldinothercountries.

The differences may make it difficult to even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries. Westly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside Canada. However, in the event that you are moving to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modification to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

NOTE

The above is applicable for a permanent import/exports situation and not related to travelerson vacation.

YoumayhavethefollowingproblemsifyoudotakeyourvehicleoutsideofCanada:

• Recommended fuel maybe unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine.
• Properrepairfacilities, tools, testingequipment, and replacementpartsmaynotbe available.

PleaserefertoyourManufacturer's Warranty Bookletformoreinformation.

Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)

Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meets specific emission and safety standards.

Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, satisfactory servicemaybedifficultorevenimpossibleinanother country.

Thefuelspecifiedforyourvehiclemaybeunavailable.

Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle maybe unavailable.

TheremightnotbeanAuthorizedMazdaDealerinthecountryyouplantotakeyour vehicle.

TheMazdawarrantyisvalidonlyincertaincountries.

Add-OnNon-GenuinePartsandAccessories

Non-genuinepartsandaccessoriesforMazdavehiclescanbefoundinstores. Thesemayfityourvehicle,buttheyarenotapprovedbyMazdaforusewithMazda vehicles.Whenyouinstallnon-genuinepartsoraccessories,theycouldaffectyour vehicle'sperformanceorsafetysystem;theMazdawarrantydoesn'tcoverthis.Beforeyou installanynon-genuinepartsoraccessories,consultanAuthorizedMazdaDealer.

WARNING

InstallationofNon-GenuinePartsorAccessories:

Installationofnon-genuinepartsoraccessoriesisdangerous. Improperlydesigned partsoraccessoriescouldseriouslyaffectyourvehicle'sperformanceorsafetysystem. Thiscouldcauseyoutohaveanaccidentorincreaseyourchancesofinjuriesinan accident. AlwaysconsultanAuthorizedMazdaDealerbeforeyouinstallnon-genuine partsoraccessories.

Add-On Electrical and Electronic Equipment:

Incorrectlychoosingorinstallingimproperadd-onequipmentorchoosingan improperinstallerisdangerous. Essentialsystemscouldbedamaged, causingengine stalling, air-bag(SRS)activation, ABSinactivation, orafireinthevehicle. Beverycarefulinchoosingandinstallingadd-onelectricalequipment, such asmobile telephones, two-wayradios, stereosystems, and caralarmsystems.

Mazdaassumesnoresponsibilityfordeath, injury, orexpensesthatmayresultfromthe installationofadd-onnon-genuinepartsoraccessories.

CellPhonesWarning

WARNING

UseofCellPhonesandOtherDevicesbyDriver:

Useofanyelectricaldevicessuchascellphones,computers,portableradios,vehicle navigationorotherdevicesbythedriverwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.

Dialinganumberonacellphonewhiledrivingalsoties-upthedriver'shands. Useof thesedeviceswillcausethedrivertobedistractedandcouldleadtoaseriousaccident.

Ifapassengerisunabletousethedevice,pullofftheright-of-waytoasafearea beforeuse.Ifuseofacellphoneisnecessarydespitethiswarning,useahands-free systemtoatleastleavethehandsfreetodrivethevehicle.Neveruseacellphoneor otherelectricaldeviceswhilethevehicleismovingand,instead,concentrateonthe full-timejobofdriving.

Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country.

TypeApprovalofEquipment

Immobilizer system

Type approval of the Antenna Coil Transceiver
Country	Approval Number
CDN	Canada: 3043104475A5 3
USA	FCC ID: NT8-15607PAT3XCVR

UniformTireQualityGradingSystem(UTQGS)

This information relates to the tire gradingsystem developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.

▼TreadWear

Thetreadweargradeisacomparativeratingbasedonthewearrateofthetirewhentested undercontrolledconditionsonaspecifiedgovernmenttestcourse. Forexample, atiregraded150wouldwearone-and-a-halftimesaswellonthegovernment coursecasatiregraded100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condition so the issue, however, and may depart significantly from thenorm because of variations indriving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

▼Traction-AA,A,B,C

Thetractiongrades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire's stability to top on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government tests surface of asphalt and concrete. At i remarked C may have poor traction performance.

WARNING

Thetractiongradeassignedtothistireisbasedonbraking(straightahead)traction testsanddoesnotincludeaccelerationcornering(turning),hydroplaning,orpeak tractioncharacteristics.

▼Temperature-A,B,C

The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the 'resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on as specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause them at the first time to generate and reduce the life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden failure.

GradeCcorrespondstoalevelofperformancewhichallpassengervehicletiresmustmeet undertheFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandardNo.109.GradesBandArepresent higherlevelsofperformanceonthelaboratorytestwheelthantheminimumrequiredby law.

UniformTireQualityGradingSystem(UTQGS)

WARNING

Thetemperaturegradeforthistireisestablishedforatirethatisproperlyinflatedand notoverloaded. Excessivespeed, underinflation, oreccessiveloading, either separatelyorincombination, can causeheatbuildupandpossibletirefailure.

Thesegradeswillbeaddedtothesidewallsofpassengervehicletiresoverthenextseveral yearsaccordingtoascheduleestablishedbytheNIITSAandthetiremanufacturers.

ThegradeoftiresavailableasstandardoroptionalequipmentonMazdavehiclesmayvary withrespecttograde.

ALLPASSENGERVEHICLETIRESMUSTCONFORMTOTHESEGRADESAND TOALLOTHERFEDERALTIRE-SAFETYREQUIREMENTS.

▼UniformTireQualityGrading

Qualitygradescanbefoundwhereapplicableonthetiresidewallbetweentreadshoulder andmaximumsectionwidth.

Forexample:

Treadwear200TractionAATemperatureA

UTQGS MARK (example)

TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A

ReportingSafetyDefects(U.S.A.)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause acrashor could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).

If NHTSAReceivessimilarcomplaints, it may open an investigation, and if it find sthat as safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order are call and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).

TocontactNHTSA,youmayeithercalltheAutoSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1(800)424-9393(or366-0123inWashington,D.C.area)orwriteto:NHTSA,U.S.DepartmentofTransportation.Washington,D.C.20590.Youcanalso obtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehiclesafetyfromtheHotline.

NOTE

IfyouliveintheU.S.A.,allcorrespondencetoMazdaMotorCorporationsshouldbe forwardedto:

MazdaNorthAmericanOperations

7755IrvineCenterDrive

Irvine, California92618-2922

P.O.Box19734

Irvine, CA92623-9734

CustomerAssistanceCenterortollfreeat1(800)222-5500

If you live outside of the U.S.A., please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown (page 9-8) in this booklet.

ReportingSafetyDefects(Canada)

Canadiancustomerswhowishtoreportasafety-relateddefecttoTransportCanada,Defect InvestigationsandRecalls,maytelephonethetollfreehotline1-800-333-0510,orcontact TransportCanadabymailat:TransportCanada,ASFAD,PlacedeVilleTowerC,330 SparksStreet,OttawaONK1A0N5.

For additional roadsafety information, please visit the Road Safety website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm

ServicePublications

Factory-authorizedMazdaservicepublicationsareavailableforownerswhowishtodo someoftheirownmaintenanceandrepair.

WhenrequestinganyofourpublicationsthroughanAuthorizedMazdaDealer,refertothe chartbelow.

If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.

PUBLICATIONORDERNUMBERPUBLICATIONDESCRIPTION
9999-95-063B-052005WORKSHOPMANUAL(English)
9999-95-039G-052005WIRINGDIAGRAM(English)
9999-95-078C-05(U.S.A.only)2005OWNER'SMANUAL
9999-EC-078C-05(Canadaonly)2005OWNER'SMANUAL
9999-PR-078C-05(PuertoRicoonly)2005OWNER'SMANUAL

▼WORKSHOPMANUAL:

Coversrecommendedmaintenanceandrepairproceduresofthedrivetrain,bodyand chassis.

▼WIRINGDIAGRAM:

Provideselectricalschematicsaswellascomponentlocationfortheentireelectrical system.

▼OWNER'SMANUAL:

Thisbookletcontainsinformationregardingthepropercareandoperationofyourvehicle. Thisisnotatechnician'smanual.

10

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

IdentificationNumbers....10-2 VehicleInformationLabels....10-2

Specifications....10-4 Specifications....10-4

VehicleInformationLabels

▼VehicleIdentificationNumber

The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. Then number is on a plate attached to the left topside of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.

Line drawing of a car interior showing a hand holding a small object, with an arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

▼MotorVehicleSafetyStandard Label

Line drawing of a car interior showing the seat and door (no text or symbols)

▼VehicleEmissionControl InformationLabel

Simple line drawing of an open car hood with a directional arrow indicating left (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

▼TirePressureLabel

Line drawing of a car interior showing the seat, door, and side panel (no text or symbols)

▼EngineNumber(3.0-literengine only)

Forward

Specifications

▼Engine

Item	Specification
	2.3-litercenginc3.0-litercenginc
TypcDOHC-16Vin-linc,4-cylinderDOHC-24V60°V,6-cylinder
Bore×Stroke87.5×94.0mm(3.44×3.70in)89.0×79.5mm(3.50×3.13in)
Displacement2,261ml(2,261cc,137.9cuin)2,967ml(2,967cc,181.0cu)
Compressionratio9.71).0

▼ElectricalSystem

Item		Classification
Battery		12V-50AH/5HR
Alternator	2.3-literengine	12V-90A
	3.0-literengine	12V-110A
Starter		12V-1.4kW
Spark-plugnumber	2.3-literengine	L30318110 ^
	3.0-literengine	AJ5718110 ^
Spark-pluggap	2.3-liter engine	1.25—1.35 mm (0.049—0.053 in)
	3.0-liter engine	1.29—1.45 mm (0.051—0.057 in)

* exfactory

▼LubricantQuality

Lubricant			Classification
Engineoil			RefertotherecommendedSAEviscosity numbers onpage8-10.
Manualtransmission oil	2.3-literengine	Anytemperature	APIService	GL-4orGL-5
			SAE	75W-90
		Above 10^ C( 50^ F)	APIService	GL-4orGL-5
			SAE	80W-90
	3.0-literengine		APIService	GL-4orGL-5
			SAE	75W-90
Automatictransaxlefluid		2.3-literengine	ATFM-V
		3.0-literengine	ATTFT-IV
Powerstccringfluid			ATFM-III,M-V,orequivalent(c.g.Dexron®III)
Brakefluid			SAEJ1703,orFMVSS116DOT-3

▼Capacities

(ApproximateQuantities)

Item			Unit
			LUSqtl	Impqt
Engineoil	2.3-liter engine	Withoilfilterrcreplacement4.34	53.8
		Withoutoilfilter replacement	3.94.13.4
	3.0-liter engine	Withoilfilterreplacement5.76	05.0
		Withoutoilfilter replacement	5.25.54.6
Coolant	2.3-literengine7.07.46.2
	3.0-litercengine8.59.07.5
Manualtransaxleoil	2.3-literengine2.873.02.5
	3.0-literengine2.32.42.0
Automatictransaxlefluid	2.3-litercengine7.27.66.3
	3.0-literengine7.07.46.1
Fucltank6818.0(USgal)					15.0 (Impgal)

Checkoilandfluidlevelswithdipsticksorreservoirgauges.

▼Dimensions

ItemSpecification
Overalllength	Scdan4,745mm(186.8in)
	5-Door4,745mm	^*3 (186.8in),4,765mm ^*1 (187.6in)
	SportWagon4,770mm	^*3 (187.8in),4,785mm ^*4 (188.4in)
Overallwidth		1,780mm(70.1in)
Overallheight	Sedan/5-Door	1,440mm(56.7in)
	SportWagon	1,455mm(57.3in)
Fronttread		1,540mm ^*1 (60.6in),1,530mm ^*2 (60.2in)
Reartread		1,540mm ^*1 (60.6in),1,530mm ^*2 (60.2in)
Wheelbase		2,675mm(105.3in)

*1 16inchwheelvehicle

*2 17inchwheelvehicle

*3 Withoutlicenseplateholder

*4 Withlicenseplateholder

Specifications

▼Weights

ItemWeight
GVWR(GrossVehicleWeightRating)	Sedan1,956kg(4,312lb)
	5-Door/SportWagon2,037kg(4,491lb)
GAWR(GrossAxleWeightRating)	Sedan	Front1,071kg(2,361lb)
		Rear888kg(1,958lb)
	5-Door/SportWagon	Front1,076kg(2,372lb)
		Rear961kg(2,119lb)

AirConditioner

GascomplieswithSAEJ639Maximumoperatingcharge
HFC134a(R-134a)0.5kg(17.6oz)

▼LightBulbs

Exteriorlight

Lightbulb		Category
		WattageEC	ERSAE
1headlights	Highbeam55H1—
	Lowbeam	55H1—
Frontturnsignallights		28*1	—	#2357A
Parking lights		5	W5W	—
Foglights*		55H3—
Side-marker lights		5	W5W	—
High-mountbrakelight	Sedan/SportWagon	18.4	W16W#921
	5-Door	21	—	—
Rear turn signal lights		21	WY21W	—
Brake lights/Taillights		21/5	W21/5W	#7443
Taillights		5*2	W21/5W	#7443
Reverselights		18.4	W16W#921
License plate lights		5	W5W	—

*1 Usea28/7Wtypebulb.

*2 Usea21/5Wtypebulb.

Interiorlight

Lightbulb		Category
		WattageECER
Trunklight(Sedan)3—
Overheadlight/Maplights5W5W
Courtesylights5W5W
Vanitymirrorlights1.2—
Luggagecompartmentlight	5-Door5—
	SportWagon10—

▼Tires

NOTE

The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same typeoriginally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressurcon page8-30.

Standardtire

Tiresize	Inflationpressure
	Front	Rcar
P205/60R1691V	220kPa(2.2kgf/cm^2,32 psiorlb/po^2)	220kPa(2.2kgf/cm^2,32 psiorlb/po^2)
P215/50R1793V

Temporary sparetire

Tiresize	Inflationpressure
T115/70D15	420kPa(60psi)

▼ Fuses

Refer tothefuserating onpage8-42.

11

Index

Index

A

AccessorySocket....6-55

Add-OnNon-GenuinePartsand

Accessories....9-13

AirBagSystems....2-44

AirFilter....8-21

AmbientTemperatureDisplay......6-47

Antenna....6-16

Anti-LockBrakeSystem(ABS)......5-7

Warninglight....5-7

AppearanceCare....8-47

Ashtray....6-49

AudioSystem....6-16

Audiocontrolswitch....6-40

Audioset....6-23

Operatingtipsforaudio

system....6-16

Safetycertification....6-42

AutomaticTransaxle

Drivingtips....5-15

Fluid....8-18

Manualshiftmode....5-12

Shift-locksystem....5-11

Transaxleranges....5-10

B

Battery

Emergencystarting....7-16

Maintenance....8-28

Specifications....10-4

Beepsounds

Ignitionkeyreminder....5-37

Lights-onreminder....5-37

Seatbeltwarningbeep....5-37

BeforeStartingtheEngine....4-6

Aftergettingin....4-6

Beforegettingin....4-6

BodyLubrication....8-21

B

BottleHolder....6-51

Brake/Clutch

Fluid....8-16

Brakes

Anti-lockbrakesystem(ABS).....5-7

Footbrake 5-4

Padwearindicator....5-8

Parkingbrake....5-5

Warninglight....5-6

Break-InPeriod....4-7

BulbReplacement....8-33

C

Capacities....10-5

CarbonMonoxide......4-5

CargoSecuringLoops....6-53

CargoSub-Compartment......6-54

CatalyticConverter....4-3

CellPhones....9-14

CenterBox....6-52

CenterConsole....6-52

ChildRestraint

Installingchild-restraint

systems....2-32

LATCHchild-restraint

systems....2-39

ChildSafetyLocksforRearDoors.....3-9

CigaretteLighter....6-48

ClimateControlSystem....6-2

Gasspecifications....10-6

Clock....6-47

CourtesyLights....6-45

CruiseControl....5-16

CupHolder....6-50

CustomerAssistance....9-2

D

DashboardIllumination....5-26

DaytimeRunningLights....5-39

Defroster

Rearwindow....5-42

Dimensions....10-5

DoorLocks....3-7

DrivingInFloodedArea....4-10

DrivingTips....4-7

Automatictransaxle....5-15

Break-inperiod....4-7

Drivinginfloodedarea......4-10

Hazardousdriving....4-8

Money-savingsuggestions......4-7

Rockingthevehicle....4-8

Winterdriving....4-9

E

Emergency Starting....7-16

Floodedengine....7-16

Jump-starting....7-17

Push-starting....7-19

Emergency Towing....7-20

EmissionControlSystem....4-3

Engine

Coolant....8-13

Exhaustgas....4-5

Hoodrelease....3-26

Oil....8-10

Overheating....7-14

Starting....5-3

EngineCompartmentOverview......8-9

EngineCoolant

Overheating....7-14

EngineCoolantTemperature

Gauge....5-25

ExhaustGas....4-5

Hazardwarning....5-44

Headlights....5-38

FlatTire....7-3

Changing....7-8

Sparetireandtoolstorage....7-3

Fluids

Classification....10-4

Ownermaintenance....8-7

FogLights....5-40

FootBrake....5-4

FrontSeats

(ElectricallyOperatedSeats)......2-5

FrontSeats

(ManuallyOperatedSeats)....2-2

Fuel

Fillerlidandcap....3-24

Gauge....5-26

Requirements......4-2

Tankcapacity....10-5

Fuses....8-42

Paneldescription....8-44

Replacement....8-42

G

GloveBox....6-52

H

Hatch....3-10

Luggagecompartmentcover.....3-11

Luggagestrap....3-11

HazardWarningFlasher....5-44

HazardousDriving....4-8

Index

H

Headlights

Control....5-38

Flashing....5-38

High-lowbeam....5-38

Onreminder....5-38

HomeLinkWirelessControl

System....5-44

HoodRelease....3-26

Horn....5-43

I

Ignition

Keys....3-2

Switch....5-2

IlluminatedEntrySystem......6-43

ImmobilizerSystem....3-29

IndicatorLights....5-27

CruiseMain....5-35

Cruiseset....5-36

Headlighthigh-beam....5-34

Security....5-34

Shiftposition....5-34

TCS....5-35

TCSOFF....5-35

Turn-signal/hazardwarning.....5-36

InformationDisplay....6-46

Ambienttemperaturedisplay.....6-47

Audiodisplay....6-48

Climatecontroldisplay......6-48

Clock....6-47

Informationdisplayfunctions....6-46

InstrumentCluster 5-23

InteriorCare....8-52

InteriorLights....6-43

J

Jump-Starting....7-17

K

KeylessEntrySystem....3-3

Keys....3-2

L

LabelInformation....10-2

Lane-ChangeSignals....5-39

TrunkReleaselever....3-21

Liftgate....3-12

Luggagecompartmentcover.....3-14

Luggagecompartmentnet......3-15

LightBulbs

Replacement....8-33

Specifications....10-6

Lighter....6-48

LightingControl....5-38

LubricantQuality....10-4

LuggageCompartmentLight......6-45

M

Maintenance

Introduction......8-2

Ownermaintenanceprecautions...8-8

Ownermaintenanceschedule.....8-7

Scheduled....8-3

ManualTransaxlcOperation....5-8

Recommendationsforshifting.....5-9

MapLights....6-44

Mirrors

Outsidemirrors....3-34

Rearviewmirror....3-35

Money-SavingSuggestions......4-7

Moonroof....3-27

0

OdometerandTripMeter....5-24

OutsideMirrors....3-34

OverheadConsole....6-51

OverheadLights....6-44

Overheating....7-14

Overloading....4-10

P

PaintDamage....8-47

ParkingBrake....5-5

ParkinginanEmergency....7-2

PowerDoorLocks....3-8

PowerSteering....5-16

Fluid....8-17

PowerWindows....3-22

Push-Starting....7-19

R

RearDoorChildSafetyLocks......3-9

RearSeat....2-9

RearWindowDefroster....5-42

RearWindowWasher....5-42

RearWindowWiper....5-42

RearviewMirror....3-35

Recreational Towing....7-21

RegisteringYourVehicleinAForeign

Country....9-12

RockingtheVehicle....4-8

S

SafetyDefects,Reporting....9-18

S

SeatBeltSystem

3-pointtype....2-19

Automaticlocking....2-18

beltminder....2-27

Emergencylocking....2-18

Extender 2-25

Pregnantwomen....2-18

Pretensionerandloadlimiting....2-21

Rear-centerlap/shoulder.....2-23

Seatbeltprecautions....2-16

warninglight/beep....2-26

Seats

Frontseat

(Electricallyoperatedseats)....2-5

Frontseat

(Manuallyoperatedseats)....2-2

Rearseat....2-9

SecuritySystem

Immobilizersystem....3-29

Theft-deterrentsystem....3-32

ServicePublications....9-20

SpareTireandToolStorage....7-3

Specifications....10-4

Speedometer....5-24

SRSAirBags

HowtheAirBagsWork......2-52

Supplementalrestraintsystems

precautions....2-44

StartingtheEngine....5-3

SteeringWheel....3-34

Horn....5-43

StorageBox....6-53

Index

S

StorageCompartments....6-51

Cargosecuringloops......6-53

Cargosub-compartment......6-54

Centerbox....6-52

Centerconsole....6-52

Glovebox....6-52

Overheadconsole....6-51

Storagebox....6-53

Storagepocket......6-52

StoragePocket....6-52

Sunshade....3-28

Sunvisors....6-43

T

Tachometer....5-25

TemporarySpareTire....8-31

Theft-DeterrentSystem....3-32

Tires

Flattire....7-3

Inflationpressure....8-30

Replacement....8-31

Rotation....8-30

Snowtires....4-9

Sparetireandtoolstorage....7-3

Specifications....10-7

Tirechains....4-9

Uniformtirequalitygradingsystem

(UTQGS)....9-16

Tool....7-3

Towing

Description....7-20

Emergencytowing....7-20

Recreationaltowing....7-21

Trailertowing....4-11

T

TractionControlSystem(TCS)......5-20

TCSindicatorlight....5-21

TCSOFFindicatorlight......5-21

TCSOFFswitch....5-21

TrailerTowing....4-11

TripMeter 5-24

TrunkLid....3-18

TrunkLight....3-20

TurnandLane-ChangeSignals.....5-39

V

VanityMirrors....6-43

VehicleInformationLabels......10-2

W

WarningLights....5-27

seatbelt....5-32

ABS....5-31

Airbagsystem....5-31

Automatictransaxle....5-33

Brakesystem....5-29

Chargingsystem....5-30

Checkengine....5-30

Door-ajar....5-33

Engineoilpressure....5-30

Frontseatbeltpretensioner

system....5-31

Lowfuel....5-32

Lowwasherfluidlevel....5-33

Warranty....9-9

WasherFluid....8-20

Weights....10-6

WheelReplacement....8-32

Windows

Powerwindows....3-22

Windshield Washer....5-41

Index

W

WindshieldWipers....5-41

Bladesreplacement....8-23

WinterDriving....4-9