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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10

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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-94
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-119
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-67
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-13
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-68
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-133
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-62
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................. page 4-129
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Door-lock switch ............................................................................................... page 3-15
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-37
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
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Interior Overview
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Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14
SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-39
Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 5-118
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 5-112
Moonroof switch ............................................................................................... page 3-38
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 5-113
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 5-112
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-120
Commander switch ............................................................................................ page 5-58
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 5-117
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Center console ................................................................................................. page 5-120
Rear seat ............................................................................................................ page 2-10
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Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-18
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 6-27
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-38
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-27
Wheels and Tires ............................................................................................... page 6-34
Exterior lights .................................................................................................... page 6-40
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-19
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-19
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System
í..... 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
í............ 3-22
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Mirrors ................................................... 3-30
Mirrors .............................................. 3-30
Windows ................................................. 3-33
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-38
Security System ..................................... 3-41
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-43Driving Tips ........................................... 3-45
Break-In Period ................................. 3-45
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Towing .................................................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ................................... 3-51
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
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Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
qOutside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left (
)
or right (
) to choose the left or right
side mirror.2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Center position
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
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Mirrors
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Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirrorí
The movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior to
automatically reduce glare from rear on-
coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31.
NOTE
The front passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
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Mirrors
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Press the OFF button () to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
NOTElDo not use glass cleaner or suspend objects
on or around the light sensor. Otherwise,
light sensor sensitivity will be affected and
may not operate normally.
Light sensor
lFor information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System
on page 4-74.
lThe auto-dimmer function is canceled when
the ignition is switched ON and the shift
lever is in reverse (R).
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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-23.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-25).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
lSnow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.
Remove snow before driving.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
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Driving Tips
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CAUTION
ØDo not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the
camera. Otherwise, the system will not operate normally.
ØHeed the following cautions to assure correct operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC).
ØDo not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
ØKeep the area of the windshield glass near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean.
ØDo not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens, even a transparent sticker, they will obstruct the lens and
cause the system to not operate correctly.
ØBefore performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
ØAlways keep the windshield glass around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean. If the windshield fogs, defog it using the front defroster.
ØWhen cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not
touch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
ØConsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the timing in which the system switches the headlights changes. If the
system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams
according to the visibility, and road and traffic conditions.
lWhen there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and
traffic signals.
lWhen there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.lWhen visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.lWhen driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.lWhen the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
lWhen there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.lWhen the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
lWhen visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires onto your
windshield.
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