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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete

customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual

carefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is

necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best

possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure

and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you

resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at

Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.

Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer

vehicles.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to

damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Perchlorate

Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may

contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find

some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

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We want to help you get the most driving

pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's

manual, when read from cover to cover,

can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of the

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

Mazda. By reading your manual, you can

find out about the features, important

safety information, and driving under

various road conditions.

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“Do not do this” or “Do not let this

happen”.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

an alphabetical listing of all information

in your manual.

You'll find several WARN INGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which serious injury or death could

result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which bodily injury or damage to

your vehicle, or both, could result if

the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information and sometimes

suggests how to make better use of your

vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts

of the vehicle, indicates that this manual

contains information related to the part.

Please refer to the manual for a detailed

explanation.

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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

1

Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint

systems and SRS air bags.

2

Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment

of various parts.

3

Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

4

Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

5

Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio

system.

6

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

7

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

8

Customer Information

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

9

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

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Index

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5

Front .......................................................................................... 1-5

Rear ................................................................................. .......... 1-6

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Interior Equipment (View A)

Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-10

Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-11

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-24

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-51

Turn and lane-change signal ...................................................... ........................ page 5-55

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-35

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-32

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-56

Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-32

Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-54

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-32

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-16

Power window lock switch ..................... ........................................................... page 3-18

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The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Overview

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Interior Equipment (View B)

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-50

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-46

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19

Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2

Hazard warning flasher switch ................................................................. ......... page 5-62

Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-91

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-12

Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 6-100

Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-105

MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 5-10

AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-12

Ignition switch ......................................... ............................................................ page 5-2

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

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Interior Equipment (View C)

Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-18

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-46

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-19

Bottle holder ...................................................................................................... page 6-97

Vanity mirror ...................................................................... ................................ page 6-89

Overhead light ................................................................................................... page 6-90

Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-33

Sunvisor ......................................................... .................................................... page 6-89

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6

Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-16

Front seat .................................. ........................................................................... page 2-2

Cup holders ........................................................................................................ page 6-96

Rear ventilation system ....................................................................................... page 6-9

Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-5

Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-10

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Front

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-32

Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-13

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-40

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

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Rear

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-27

Liftgate .................................... .......................................................................... page 3-13

Antenna .............................................................................................................. page 6-11

Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-11

Door lock ............................................................................................................. page 3-9

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-34

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-19

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-40

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Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint

systems and SRS air bags.

Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2

Front Seats ................................................................................ 2-2

Second-Row Seats .................................................................... 2-5

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-10

Seat Arrangements .................................................................. 2-12

Head Restraints ....................................................................... 2-14

Seat Warmer

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......................................................................... 2-16

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-18

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-18

Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-22

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-24

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-27

Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-28

Seat Belt Reminder ................................................................. 2-29

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-30

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-30

Child-Restraint System Installation Position .......................... 2-35

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-36

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-43

SRS Air Bags ............... ................................................................ 2-46

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-46

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-51

How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-52

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-56

Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-57

Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification

System

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.................................................................................. 2-59

Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-64

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Front Seats

WARNING

Do not modify or replac e the front

seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats

such as replacing the upholstery or

loosening any bolts is dangerous. The

front seats contain air bag

components essential to the

supplemental restraint system. Such

modifications could damage the

supplemental restraint system and

result in serious injury. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is

any need to remove or reinstall the

front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is

dangerous. A collision, even one not

strong enough to inflate the air bags,

could damage the front seats which

contain essential air bag

components. If there was a

subsequent collision, an air bag may

not deploy which could lead to

injuries. Always have an Authorized

Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,

front seat belt pretensioners and air

bags after a collision.

Make sure the adjustable components

of a seat are locked in place:

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that

are not securely locked are

dangerous. In a sudden stop or

collision, the seat or seatback could

move, causing injury. Make sure the

adjustable components of the seat

are locked in place by attempting to

slide the seat forward and backward

and rocking the seatback.

Adjust the driver's seat only when the

vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the driver's seat while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous. The

driver could lose control of the vehicle

and have an accident.

CAUTION

Be careful not to place your hands

and fingers around moving parts of

the front seat when adjusting the

seat positions to prevent injury.

qSeat Slide

To move a seat forward or backward, rais e

the lever and slide the seat to the desired

position and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seat is locked in place by

attempting to push it forward and

backward.

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qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with either front seat

reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous

because you do not get the full

protection from seat belts. During

sudden braking or a collision, you

can slide under the lap belt and

suffer serious internal injuries. For

maximum protection, sit well back

and upright.

Always sit in the front passenger seat

properly with the seatback upright and

feet on the floor (With Driver and Front

Passenger Occupant Classification

System):

Your front passenger seat has weight

sensors, sitting in the front passenger

seat improperly out of position or

with the seatback reclined too far

while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous as it can take off weight

from the seat bottom and affect the

weight determination of the front

passenger sensing system. As a result

the front passenger will not have the

supplementary protection of the air

bag and seat belt pretensioner, which

could result in serious injury. Always

sit upright against the seatback with

your feet on the floor.

Do not drive with the seatback

unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an

important role in your protection in a

vehicle. Leaving the seatback

unlocked is dangerous as it can allow

passengers to be ejected or thrown

around and baggage to strike

occupants in a sudden stop or

collision, resulting in severe injury.

After adjusting the seatback at any

time, even when there are no other

passengers, rock the seatback to

make sure it is locked in place.

To change the seatback angle, lean

forward slightly while raising the lever.

Then lean back to the desired position and

release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seatback is locked in

place by attempting to push it forward and

backward.

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined

seatback to its upright position,

make sure you hold on to the

seatback with your other hand while

operating the lever. If the seatback is

not supported, it will flip forward

suddenly and could cause injury.

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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the lever

up or down.

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

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Move the lever forwards to adjust the

lumbar support as required.

qArmrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

WARNING

Never position the shoulder portion of

a front seat belt over the armrest:

Positioning the shoulder portion of a

front seat belt over the armrest is

dangerous as it cannot provide

adequate protection in a collision

and could result in serious injuries.

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Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than the

seatbacks:

Stacking luggage or other cargo

higher than the seatbacks is

dangerous. During a sudden stop or

collision, objects can fly around and

become projectiles that could hit and

injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo are

secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is

dangerous as it could move or be

crushed during sudden braking or a

collision and cause injury.

Make sure the adjustable components

of a seat are locked in place by

attempting to slide the seat forward

and backward and rocking the

seatback:

Adjustable seats that are not securely

latched are dangerous. In a sudden

stop or collision, the seat or seatback

could move, causing injury.

Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is

stopped:

Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is

moving is dangerous. Sudden

braking or a collision could cause

serious injury.

Do not drive with the seatback

unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an

important role in your protection in a

vehicle. Leaving the seatback

unlocked is dangerous as it can allow

passengers to be ejected or thrown

around and baggage to strike

occupants in a sudden stop or

collision, resulting in severe injury.

After adjusting the seatback at any

time, even when there are no other

passengers, rock the seatback to

make sure it is locked in place.

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand

on the folded seatback while the

vehicle is moving:

Driving with a passenger on the

folded seatback is dangerous.

Allowing a child to sit up on the

folded seatback while the vehicle is

moving is particularly dangerous. In

a sudden stop or even a minor

collision, a child not in a proper seat

or child-restraint system and seat

belt could be thrown forward, back

or even out of the vehicle resulting in

serious injuries or death. The child in

the baggage area could be thrown

into other occupants and cause

serious injury.

CAUTION

Be careful not to place your hands

and fingers around moving parts of

the second-row seat when adjusting

the seat positions to prevent injury.

NOTE

The second-row seats cannot be removed.

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Seats

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qSeat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward,

raise the lever and slide the seat to the

desired position and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seat is locked in place by

attempting to push it forward and

backward.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous

because you do not get the full

protection from the seat belts. During

sudden braking or a collision, you

can slide under the lap belt and

suffer serious internal injuries. For

maximum protection, sit well back

and upright.

Do not recline a second-row seatback

when the third row seat is occupied:

Reclining the second-row seatback

when the third-row seat is occupied

is dangerous.Because the clearance

in the third-row seat is limited,

occupants in the third-row seat could

be hurt seriously on a reclined

second-row seatback.

To change the seatback angle, lean

forward slightly while raising the lever.

Then lean back to the desired position and

release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seatback is locked in

place by attempting to push it forward and

backward.

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CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined

seatback to its upright position,

make sure you hold on to the

seatback with your other hand while

operating the lever. If the seatback is

not supported, it will flip forward

suddenly and could cause injury.

qArmrest

The armrest can be used or placed upright.

WARNING

Never position the shoulder portion of

a second-row seat belt over the

armrest:

Positioning the shoulder portion of a

second-row seat belt over the

armrest is dangerous as it cannot

provide adequate protection in a

collision and could result in serious

injuries.

qThird-Row Seat Access

After folding the second-row seat

seatback and sliding the seat forward, you

can access the third-row seat easily.

Entering/exiting the third-row seat area

Raise the lever on the side of the second-

row seat or pull the strap behind the

second-row seat to fold the seatback

forward and slide the seat forward.

After entering/exiting the third-row

seat area

Return the second-row seatback to its

upright position and lock it after sliding it

backward. Make sure it is locked by

attempting to lightly move it forward and

backward.

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CAUTION

Ø When folding a seatback, always

hold onto the seatback with your

other hand while operating the

lever. If the seatback is not

supported, it will flip forward

suddenly and could cause injury.

Ø After entering/exiting the third-

row seat area, return the seatback

to its upright position. Otherwise,

it could move unexpectedly and

cause injury.

qFolding the Second-Row Seats

To create a flat luggage compartment

space, lift the seat-bottoms of the second-

row seats and fold the seatbacks forward.

Folding the seatbacks

1. Insert the second-row outboard seat

belts in the retainers.

2. Move the seat all the way back.

3. Fold the head restraint all the way

down (page 2-14).

4. Pull the strap and lift the end of the

seat-bottom up and forward.

5. If the armrest and storage box are in

the position for use, store them.

Refer to Storage Box on page 6-101.

6. Raise the lever and fold the seatback

forward. Make sure the seatback is

secured by attempting to lightly move

it up and down.

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