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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 nati onwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to p roviding 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.

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.

The symbol below in this manual means

“Do not do this” or “Do not let this

happen”.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

an alphabetical listing of all informat ion

in your manual.

You'll find several WARNINGs,

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 and Reporting Safety Defects

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.

Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4

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The equipment and installation position varies by model.

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Power door lock switch ......................................... ............................................ page 3-29

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-61

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

Passenger airbag deactivation switch ................................................................ page 2-30

Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-37

Lighting control/Turn signa ls ............................................................................ page 5-52

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-33

Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-26

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-55

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

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-57

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

Audio system ......................................................... ............................................ page 6-10

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

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-36

MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9

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

Accessory socket ....................................................................... ........................ page 6-43

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

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-61

Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-36

Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-54

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-38

Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-31

Fuse box ............................................................................................................ page 8-43

Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-5

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

Convertible top unlock lever .............................................................................. page 3-43

Sunvisor ......................................................... .................................................... page 6-39

Rearview mirror ............................................. .................................................... page 3-62

Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-39

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-39

Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-41

Mesh Pocket ............................ .......................................................................... page 6-42

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-40

Bottle Holder ..................................................................................................... page 6-41

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-37

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Dashboard and Interior Overview

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Trunk lid ................................................................................................... ......... page 3-31

Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-56

Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-10

Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-28

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-61

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-30

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-35

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-38

Windshield wiper blades ......................... ........................................................... page 8-25

Convertible top .......................................................................... ........................ page 3-40

Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-35

Fuel-filler lid ............... ....................................................................................... page 3-37

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

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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

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

Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-5

Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-5

Seat Belts .................................................................................. 2-8

Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ................ 2-10

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-12

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-13

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-15

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-15

Installing a Child-Restraint System .......................... ............... 2-20

LATCH Child-Restraint System ............................................. 2-23

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-26

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-26

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch .................................. 2-30

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-34

How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-37

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Seats

WARNING

Modification of 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.

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, the

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.

Securing the Seats:

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.

qSeat Slide

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.

To move a seat forward or backward, raise

the lever and slide the seat to the desired

position and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original

position and the seat is locked in place by

attempting to push it forward and

backward.

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qSeat Recline

WARNING

Reclining:

Sitting in a reclined position while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous

because you don't get the full

protection from seat belts. During

sudden braking or a collision, you can

slide under the lap belt and su ffer

serious internal injuries. For

maximum protection, sit well back and

upright.

Reclining the Passenger Seat Can

Turn Off the Passenger Air Bags:

If your vehicle is equipped with

passenger seat weight sensors, sitting

in the 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

decision of the passenger sensing

system. The passenger will not have

the supplementary protection of the air

bags and pretensioner, which could

result in serious injury. Always sit

upright against your seatback, with

your feet on the floor.

WARNING

Unlocked Seatback:

The seatback plays an important role

in your protection in a vehicle.

Leaving the seatback unlocked is

dangerous as it can allo w 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.

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Seats

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CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined seatback

to its upright position, make sure you

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.

qSeat Warmer

í

The seats are electrically heated. The

ignition switch must be in the ON

position.

Press the switch to turn the seat warmer

on or off. When the switch is in the ON

position, the indicator light will come on.

ON

OFF

NOTE

The seat temperature is regulated

automatically by a thermostat. Other

than turning it on or off, it cannot be

adjusted.

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Seat Belt Precautions

Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden

stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts.

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way

when not in use.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an

emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comf ortably, and it will lock during a

collision.

However, the passenger's seat lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency

locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for securing the LATCH child-

restraint system in the passenger seat but there is no child-restraint tether available. As

there is no rear seat on this vehicle, the preferred location for children, foll owing the

manufacturer's instructions on the LATCH child restraint-system and this owner's manual is

important (page 2-23).

WARNING

Not Wearing Seat Belts:

Not wea ring a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not

wearing seat belts could hit some one or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out

of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision,

occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer. Always wear your seat belt and

make sure all occupants are proper ly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing

of the seat belt in use. A damage d seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a

collision. Air bags and pretensioners work together, but whether a seat was occupied

or not, if any air bag deployed and whether a seat belt pretensioner deployed or not,

all seat belts and air bags must be inspected and replaced if necessary. Have an

Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before

they are used again.

Twisted Seat Belts:

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, 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 wear twisted seat belts.

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WARNING

One Belt, One Passenger:

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used

in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be

crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more

than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly

restrained.

CAUTION

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so try to

keep them clean.

Seat belt guide

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women shoul d wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.

The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.

The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder proper ly, 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.

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qEmergency Locking Mode

In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the

retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will

always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by

pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable

movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking

mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return to the belt to the more

comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level

area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locki ng mode and then extend it

around you again.

qAutomatic Locking Mode

To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as

instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system

and stay locked on it. If the LATCH lower anchors are not used alone for LATCH style

booster seats and infant carriers without tethers, always use the automati c locking mode to

keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an

accident. See the section on child restraint (page 2-15).

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WARNING

Wearing Seat Belt without Routing the

Seat Belt Guide:

Wearing a seat belt without the seat

belt routed in its guide is dangerous

because the seat belt would not be able

to provide adequate protection in an

accident, which could result in serious

injury. Always wear the seat belt with

it correctly routed in its guide.

Seat belt guide

qFastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until

you hear a click.

Tongue

Buckle

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of

the Seat Belt:

Improper positioning of the shoulder

portion of the seat belt is dangerous.

Always make sure the shoulder

portion of the seat belt is positioned

across your shoulder and near your

neck, but never under your arm, on

your neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly

fitted against your body.

Too high

Take up slack

Keep low on

hip bone

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