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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with completecustomer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manualcarefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service isnecessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the bestpossible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasureand in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor CorporationHIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This ManualKeep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should youresell 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 atMazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.

Event Data RecorderThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related tovehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safervehicles.

Air Conditioning and the EnvironmentYour Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not todamage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may findsome explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

2005 Mazda Motor CorporationPrinted in Japan July 2005(Print2)

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We want to help you get the most drivingpleasure from your vehicle. Your owner'smanual, when read from cover to cover,can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of themanual to best explain how to enjoy yourMazda. By reading your manual, you canfind out about the features, importantsafety information, and driving undervarious road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual meansDo not do this or Do not let thishappen.

Index: A good place to start is the Index,an alphabetical listing of all informationin your manual.

You'll find several WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNINGAWARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious injury or death couldresult if the warning is ignored.

CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich bodily injury or damage to yourvehicle, or both, could result if thecaution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information andsometimes suggests how to make betteruse of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some partsof the vehicle, indicates that this manualcontains information related to the part.Please refer to the manual for a detailedexplanation.

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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a GlanceInterior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

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Essential Safety EquipmentUse of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags andchild-restraint systems.

2

Knowing Your MazdaExplanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts.

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Before Driving Your MazdaImportant information about driving your Mazda.

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Driving Your MazdaExplanation of instruments and controls.

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Interior ComfortUse of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem.

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In Case of an EmergencyHelpful information on what to do in an emergency.

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Maintenance and CareHow to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety DefectsImportant consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

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SpecificationsTechnical information about your Mazda.

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1 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.*Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual.

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-18Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-17Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-8

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Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-48Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-32Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-46Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-49Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-28Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-18Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-50Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-45Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-16Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-52Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-53Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-50Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-50Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-28Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-38Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-19Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-28Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-42Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-42Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-43Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-42Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-9Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-5


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The equipment and installation position varies by model.

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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-12Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-54Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-16Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-37Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-18Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-42Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-30Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-28


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Liftgate ................................................................................................................ page 3-9Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-54Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-30Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-18Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-16Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-37Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-42Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-28


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2 Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags andchild-restraint systems.

Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2Front Seats ................................................................................ 2-2Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-5

Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-9Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-9Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) ................................. 2-12Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-14Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point Type) ....................... 2-16Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-18Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-19

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-21Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-21Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-25LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-33

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-38Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-38Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-42How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-45

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Front Seats

WARNINGModification of the Front Seats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodifications could damage thesupplemental restraint system andresult in serious injury. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer if there isany need to remove or reinstall thefront seats.

Damaged Front Seats:Driving with damaged front seats isdangerous. A collision, even one notstrong enough to inflate the air bags,could damage the front seats whichcontain essential air bag components.If there was a subsequent collision, theair bag may not deploy which couldlead to injuries. Always have anAuthorized Mazda Dealer inspect thefront seats, front seat beltpretensioners and air bags after acollision.

Securing the Seats:Adjustable seats and seatbacks thatare not securely locked are dangerous.In a sudden stop or collision, the seator seatback could move, causinginjury. Make sure the adjustablecomponents of the seat are locked inplace by attempting to slide the seatforward and backward and rockingthe seatback.

qSeat Slide

WARNINGDriver's Seat Adjustment:Adjusting the driver's seat while thevehicle is moving is dangerous. Thedriver could lose control of the vehicleand have an accident. Adjust thedriver's seat only when the vehicle isstopped.

To move a seat forward or backward, raisethe lever and slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward.

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qSeat Recline

WARNINGReclining:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and sufferserious internal injuries. Formaximum protection, sit well back andupright.

Reclining the Front Passenger SeatCan Turn Off the Front Passenger AirBags:If your vehicle is equipped with frontpassenger seat weight sensors, sittingin the front passenger seat improperlyout of position or with the seatbackreclined too far while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous as it can take offweight from the seat bottom and affectthe decision of the front passengersensing system. The front passengerwill not have the supplementaryprotection of the air bags andpretensioner, which could result inserious injury. Always sit uprightagainst your seatback, with your feeton the floor.

WARNINGUnlocked Seatback:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. After adjusting theseatback at any time, even when thereare no other passengers, rock theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace.

To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while raising the lever.Then lean back to the desired position andrelease the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seatback is locked inplace by attempting to push it forward andbackward.


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CAUTIONWhen returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury.

qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

By moving the seat lever up or down, theseat bottom height can be adjusted.

Down

Up

qLumbar Support Adjustment(Driver's Seat)

To adjust the lumbar support, pull thelever forward.

qHead Restraint

WARNINGHead Restraints Adjustment:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision. Alwaysdrive with the head restraints insertedwhen seats are being used and makesure they are properly adjusted.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to thedesired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's neck.

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qSeat Warmer

The front seats are electrically heated. Theignition switch must be in the ONposition.

Press the switch to turn the seat warmeron or off. When the switch is in the ONposition, the indicator light will come on.

NOTE

The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by a thermostat. Otherthan turning it on or off, it cannot beadjusted.

Rear Seat

WARNINGStacking Cargo:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, and placingarticles on the rear package tray or onthe luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, objects can fly around andbecome projectiles that may hit andinjure passengers. Don't stack cargohigher than the seatbacks or on theluggage compartment cover.

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as it could move or becrushed during sudden braking or acollision and cause injury. Make sureluggage and cargo is secured beforedriving.

Securing Seats:Adjustable seats that are not securelylocked are dangerous. In a suddenstop or collision, the seat or seatbackcould move, causing injury. Make surethe adjustable components of the seatare locked in place.


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WARNINGUnlocked Seatback:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. After returning theseatback at any time, even when thereare no other passengers, rock theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace.

Passenger on the Folded Seatback:Driving with a passenger on the foldedseatback is dangerous. Allowing achild to sit up on the folded seatbackwhile the vehicle is moving isparticularly dangerous. In a suddenstop or even a minor collision, a childnot in a proper seat or child-restraintsystem and seat belt could be thrownforward, back or even out of thevehicle resulting in serious injuries ordeath. The child in the baggage areacould be thrown into other occupantsand cause serious injury. Never allowa passenger to sit or stand on thefolded seatback while the vehicle ismoving.

Children and the Folding Rear Seats:Playing with the folding rear seats isdangerous. Do not give the car keys tochildren and do not allow them to playin the vehicle.

NOTE

When returning a rear seat to itsoriginal position, also replace the seatbelt to its normal position. Verify thatthe seat belt pulls out and retracts.

qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback

To fold the seatbacks

CAUTIONWhen operating the rear seatback knob,make sure you support the seatbackwith your hand. If the seatback is notsupported with your hand, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury to the finger that pushes the rearseatback knob down.

1. Unfasten the lap portion of the center-rear seat belt (page 2-16).

CAUTIONAlways unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-leftseatback. Leaving the lap portion of thebelt fastened could cause damage to theseat belt, buckle and seatback.

2. Position the outboard seat belts to theside when folding the seatbacks down.

3. Support the seatback with your hand.

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4. Push the rear seatback knob down.

To return the seatbacks to the uprightposition

1. Position the outboard seat belts to theside.

2. Lift the seatbacks upright.

3. Make sure the seat belts are fullypulled out from under the seatbacks.

4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks frominside the vehicle to make sure they arelocked.

5. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder beltand check that all seat belts are routedproperly for passenger use (page 2-16).

WARNINGSeat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks:A seat belt caught under a seatbackafter the seatback is returned to itsupright position is dangerous. In acollision or sudden stop, the seat beltcannot provide adequate protection.Always make sure the seat belts arefully pulled out from under theseatbacks.

Returning Rear Seatbacks to theUpright Position:A rear seatback not fully returned andlocked in the upright position isdangerous. Sudden stops ormaneuvering could cause a seatbackto flip forward suddenly resulting ininjury. If the red indicator is visible onthe back of the rear seatback knob, theseatback is not locked in the uprightposition. When returning the seatbackto the upright position, make surethere is no red indication.

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qRear Seatback Lock (4 Door)

To lock or unlock a seatback, move thelever.

NOTE

The seatback locks are part of the trunksecurity system (page 3-14).

qHead Restraint

WARNINGHead Restraints Adjustment:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision. Alwaysdrive with the head restraints insertedwhen seats are being used and makesure they are properly adjusted.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to thedesired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's neck.

Removal

To remove the head restraint, press thestop-catch release, then pull up on thehead restraint.

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Seat Belt PrecautionsSeat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the waywhen not in use.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only anemergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during acollision.

However, the front passenger's seat lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes:emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. Whilewe recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front passengerseat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure anychild-restraint system is secured properly.

WARNINGNot Wearing Seat Belts:Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown outof 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 andmake sure all occupants are properly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbingof the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in acollision. Front air bags and pretensioners work together, but whether a front seat wasoccupied or not, if any air bag deployed and whether a seat belt pretensioner deployedor not, all front 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 anaccident before they are used again.

Twisted Seat Belts:Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt isn't availableto absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which couldcause serious injury or death. Don't wear twisted seat belts.


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WARNINGOne Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properlyrestrained.

CAUTIONBelt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep themclean.

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.The lap belt should be worn SNUGLYAND AS LOWAS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across thestomach area.Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with yourdoctor 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 theretractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is retracted, it willalways be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode bypulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortablemovement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic lockingmode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return to the belt more comfortableemergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area, retract thebelt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it around youagain.

qAutomatic Locking Mode

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It willretract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on childrestraint (page 2-21).


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Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)

NOTE

When using the center-rear seat belt,refer to Center-Rear Position SeatBelt (page 2-16).

qFastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Tongue

Belt

3. Insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear a click.

Buckle

Tongue

WARNINGPositioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snuglyfitted against your body.

Keep low on hip bone

Too high

Take up slack

WARNINGPositioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.

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qUnfastening the Seat Belts

Depress the button on the buckle.

Button

NOTE

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qShoulder Belt Adjuster

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt ifthe seat belt touches your neck, or if itcrosses your arm instead of your shoulder.To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, pushthe adjuster up. To lower the shoulder beltadjuster, pull the adjuster and slide itdown. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

WARNINGPositioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.


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Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems.In moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal accidents, the front air bag andpretensioner systems deploysimultaneously. The pretensioners take upslack in the front seat belts as the air bagsare expanding. The seat belt pretensionersystem cannot provide adequateprotection in an accident if the seat belt isnot fastened properly. The load limitingsystem releases belt webbing in acontrolled manner to reduce belt force onthe occupant's chest.

WARNINGIncorrect Positioning of the Driverand Front Passenger Seat Belts:Incorrect positioning of the driver andpassenger seat belts is dangerous.Without proper positioning, thepretensioner and load limiting systemscannot provide adequate protection inan accident and this could result inserious injury. Wear seat belts only asrecommended in this owner's manual(page 2-12).

WARNINGExpended Seat Belt Pretensioners:One or both front air bags may deploy,and the corresponding pretensioner(s)will also deploy at the same time. Useof front seat belts with thepretensioner system expended isdangerous. Like the air bags, the seatbelt pretensioners will only functiononce. After they are expended, theywill not function again and must bereplaced immediately. If the seat beltpretensioners are not replaced, therisk of injury in a collision willincrease. Always have an AuthorizedMazda Dealer inspect the seat beltpretensioners and air bags after anycollision. Expended seat beltpretensioners and air bags must bereplaced after any collision whichcaused them to deploy. Additionally,the load limiter will only limit loads onthe chest once in a collision and isanother reason to have the front seatbelts inspected.

Modification or Testing of thePretensioner System:Modifying the components or wiringof the pretensioner system, includingthe use of electronic testing devices isdangerous. You could accidentallyactivate it or make it inoperable whichwould prevent it from activating in anaccident. The occupants or repairerscould be seriously injured. Nevermodify the components or wiring, oruse electronic testing devices on thepretensioner system.

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WARNINGPretensioner System Disposal:Improper disposal of the pretensionersystem or a vehicle with non-deactivated pretensioners isdangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury couldresult. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of thepretensioner system or how to scrap apretensioner-equipped vehicle.

NOTE

l The pretensioner system will onlyactivate in a moderate or greaterfrontal or near-frontal collision. Itwill not activate in most rollovers,side or rear impacts.

l Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will bereleased when the air bags andpretensioners deploy. This does notindicate a fire. This gas normally hasno effect on occupants, however,those with sensitive skin mayexperience light skin irritation. Ifresidue from the deployment of theair bags or the front pretensionersystem gets on the skin or in theeyes, wash it off as soon as possible.

qAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. After about 6 secondsit goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly illuminates ordoesn't illuminate at all when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position. If anyof these occur, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. Thesystem may not work in an accident.

WARNINGSelf-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled. Thiscould cause serious injuries. Nevertamper with the systems and alwayshave an Authorized Mazda Dealerperform all servicing and repairs.


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qAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems andthe warning light, a warning beep soundwill be heard for about 5 seconds everyminute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensionersystem warning beep sound will continueto be heard for approximately 35 minutes.Have your vehicle inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible.

WARNINGAir Bag/Front Seat Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Beep:Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systemwarning beep sounding is dangerous.In a collision, the air bags and thefront seat belt pretensioner system willnot deploy and this could result indeath or serious injury.Do not drive the vehicle with the airbag/front seat belt pretensioner systemwarning beep sounding. Contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to have thevehicle inspected as soon as possible.

Center-Rear Position SeatBelt (3-Point Type)

Before using the center-rear lap/shoulderbelt make sure tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) are fastened.

(A)

(B)

qFastening the Seat Belt

1. Grasp the tongue (C).

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle(D) until you hear a click.

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WARNINGFastening the Center-Rear Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle:Fastening the center-rear seat beltwith only one buckle is dangerous. Ifonly one pair of seat belt tongue andbuckle, either tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchorbuckle (D), is fastened, the seat beltcannot provide full protection. In asudden stop or collision, the usercould slide under the belt and sufferserious injuries. Always make surethat both pairs of seat belt tongues andbuckles are fastened properly.

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snuglyfitted against your body.

WARNINGPositioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.

qUnfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the buckle.

Button

qUnfastening the Lap Portion ofthe Seat Belt

Insert a small object such as a key in theanchor buckle (B) slot.

(A)

(B)

CAUTIONAlways unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the left-rearseatback. Leaving the lap portion of thebelt fastened could cause damage to theseat belt, buckle and seatback.


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NOTE

To encourage rear seat passengers towear their seat belts, we suggest leavingthe center-rear lap position of the beltfastened at all times except whenfolding the rear seat forward.

qFastening the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt

Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into theanchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. Itis now secure for passenger use.

NOTE

After returning the left-rear seatback toits upright position, fasten the lapportion of the belt.

Seat Belt ExtenderIf your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat belts, it may not holdin the critical moment of a crash.When ordering an extender, only orderone that provides the necessary additionallength to fasten the seat belt properly.Please contact your Authorized MazdaDealer for more information.

WARNINGUnnecessary Use of an Extender:Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly. Inan accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only usethe extender when it is required tofasten the seat belt properly.

Using an Improper Extender:Using a seat belt extender that is foranother person or a different vehicleor seat is dangerous. The seat belt willnot provide adequate protection andthe user could be seriously injured inan accident. Only use the extenderprovided for you and for the particularvehicle and seat. NEVER use theextender in a different vehicle or seat.

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WARNINGUsing an Extender That is Too Long:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured.Don't use the extender or choose oneshorter in length if the distancebetween the extender's buckle and thecenter of the user's body is less than15cm (6 in).

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat beltextender and store it in the vehicle. Ifthe seat belt extender is left connected,the seat belt extender might getdamaged as it will not retract with therest of the seat belt and can easily fallout of the door when not in use and bedamaged the seat belt warning light willnot illuminate and function properly.

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition.

Conditions of operation

Condition Result

The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition.

The warning lightilluminates for about 1minute and a beepsound will be heardfor about 6 seconds.

The driver's seat belt isfastened while the warninglight and the beep sound areactivated.

The warning lightturns off and the beepsound stops.

The driver's seat belt isfastened before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition.

The warning light willnot illuminate and thebeep sound will not beheard.


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qBelt Minder

The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.This feature provides additional remindersto the driver that the driver's seat belt isnot fastened by intermittently sounding abeep sound and flashing the seat beltwarning light in the instrument cluster.

Condition Result

The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the vehiclespeed reaches 8 km/h(5 mph) and about 1 minutehas elapsed since theignition switch was turnedto the ON position.

The warning lightflashes and the beepsound will be heardfor about 6 secondsevery 30 seconds, fora period of about 5minutes.

The driver's seat belt isfastened while the warninglight and the beep sound areactivated.

The warning lightturns off and the beepsound stops.

The driver's seat belt isfastened before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition.

The warning light willnot illuminate and thebeep sound will not beheard.

NOTE

The belt minder can be deactivated bythe following methods.

l (Temporary deactivation)To temporarily deactivate the beltminder, turn the ignition switch tothe ON position, fasten the driver'sseat belt for about 2 seconds orlonger, and then unfasten it within 20seconds. The belt minder will bedeactivated until the ignition switchis turned to the ON position again.

l (Long-term deactivation)To deactivate the belt minder overthe long term, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. If the belt minder islong-term deactivated, the beltminder will not activate until it isrestored at the Authorized MazdaDealer.

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Child Restraint PrecautionsMazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem.

You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safetyof children riding in your vehicle.

Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appropriate one for the ageand size of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individualchild-restraint system.

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts,both lap and shoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer tothe center of the vehicle in the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if thechild is seated on the center seat.

Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up to 12 years of age,and more so with a supplemental restraint system (air bags).

A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used on the front seat with the airbag system activated. The front passenger's seat is also the least preferred seat for otherchild-restraint systems.

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, thefront passenger seat weight sensors work as a part of the supplemental restraint system.This system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the frontpassenger seat belt pretensioner system when the total seated weight on the front passengerseat is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb).

When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, the system shuts off the frontpassenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system, so make sure the frontpassenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.

Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Mazda strongly recommends that children beproperly restrained and child-restraint systems of all kinds are properly secured on the rearseats which are the best place for children.

For more details, refer to Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-45).


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WARNINGProper Size of Child-Restraint System:For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.

Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions and Always Keep the Child-Restraint SystemBuckled Down:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sureany child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle orfasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCHchild-restraint systems and the corresponding tether anchor.

Holding a Child While the Vehicle is Moving:Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. Nomatter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a suddenstop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or otheroccupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag forcesthat could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammedinto the adult, injuring the adult. Always secure a child in a proper child-restraintsystem.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous.The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violentlybackward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. Even though you may feelassured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the frontpassenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, NEVER use a rear-facingchild-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy even in amoderate collision.

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WARNINGSeating Children in a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat:If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, the vehicle is alsoequipped with an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-30). Even with the frontpassenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat for children,seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under thefollowing conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag deployingand could result in serious injury or death to the child.l The total seated weight of the child with the child-restraint system on the frontpassenger seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more with a child in the child-restraint system.

l Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraintsystem.

l A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.l A rear passenger puts their feet on the front seat rails.l Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.l The seat is washed.l Liquids are spilled on the seat.l The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other itemsplaced behind it.

l The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.l Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.l Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front passengerseat are attached to the front passenger seat.

The designated positions with seat belts on the rear seats are the safest places forchildren. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the frontpassenger seat, front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides fromwhich the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used, isdangerous. If the vehicle is equipped with side and curtain air bags, the impact ofinflation could cause serious injury or death to the child. Furthermore, leaning overor against the front door could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate theadvantages of supplemental protection. With the front air bag and the additional sideair bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a better location forchildren. Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window, even if the childis seated in a child-restraint system.


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WARNINGOne Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properlyrestrained.

CAUTIONA seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle duringwarm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your childtouches them.

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of speciallydesigned LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. When using these anchors tosecure a child-restraint system, refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems (page 2-33).

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Installing Child-RestraintSystems

Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags.

Some child-restraint systems now comewith tethers and therefore must beinstalled on the seats that take tethers tobe effective. In your Mazda, tetheredchild-restraint systems can only beaccommodated in the three positions onthe rear seat.

Even if your vehicle is equipped with thefront passenger air bag cut-off system(page 2-45), which automaticallydeactivates the front passenger air bag, arear seat is the safest place for a child ofany age or size.

Some child-restraint systems also employspecially designed LATCH attachments;refer to LATCH Child-RestraintSystems (page 2-33).

WARNINGTethered Child-Restraint SystemsWork Only on Tether-Equipped RearSeats:Installation of a tether equipped child-restraint system in the frontpassenger's seat defeats the safetydesign of the system and will result inan increased chance of serious injuryif the child-restraint system goesforward without benefit of beingtethered.Place tether equipped child-restraintsystems where there are tetheranchors.

qRear Seat Child-Restraint SystemInstallation

Follow these instructions when using achild-restraint system, unless you areattaching a LATCH-equipped child-restraint system to the rear LATCH loweranchors. Refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems (page 2-33).

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions carefully. Ifyou are not sure whether you have aLATCH system or tether, check in thechild-restraint system manufacturer'sinstructions and follow themaccordingly. Depending on the type ofchild-restraint system, it may notemploy seat belts which are inautomatic locking mode.


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1. Make sure the seatback is securelylatched by pushing it back until it isfully locked.

2. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions.

3. To get the retractor into the automaticlocking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmlyinto the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clickingfrom the retractor will be heard duringretraction if the system is in theautomatic locking mode. If the beltdoes not lock the seat down tight,repeat this step.

NOTE

Inspect this function before each use ofthe child-restraint system. You shouldnot be able to pull the shoulder belt outof the retractor while the system is inthe automatic locking mode. When youremove the child-restraint system, besure the belt fully retracts to return thesystem to emergency locking modebefore occupants use the seat belts.

5. If your child-restraint system requiresthe use of a tether strap, hook andtighten the tether strap after raising thehead restraint (except center position)by following the manufacturer'sinstructions.

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Anchor bracket location (4 Door)

Anchor bracket

Tether strap position (4 Door)

Anchor bracket

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Tether strap position (5 Door outboardposition)

Tether strap

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Tether strap position (5 Door centerposition)

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WARNINGChild-Restraint Tether Usage:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and result in injury. Use thetether and tether anchor only for achild-restraint system.

Incorrect Attachment of the TetherStrap (Except center position):Routing the tether strap on top of thehead restraint is dangerous. In acollision, the tether strap could slideoff the head restraint, and loosen thechild-restraint system. The child-restraint system could move whichmay result in death or injury to thechild. Always route the tether strapbetween the head restraint posts.

qIf You Must Use the Front Seatfor Children

If you cannot put all children in the rearseat, at least put the smallest children inthe rear and be sure the largest child upfront uses the shoulder belt over theshoulder.NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat, evenwith a seat weight sensor equippedvehicle.This seat is also not set up for tetheredchild-restraint systems, put them in one ofthe rear seat positions set up with tetheranchors.Likewise the LATCH child-restraintsystem cannot be secured in the frontpassenger's seat and should be used in therear seat.Don't allow anyone to sleep against theside window if you have an optional sideand curtain air bag, it could cause seriousinjuries to an out of position occupant. Aschildren more often sleep in cars, it isbetter to put them in the rear seat. Ifinstalling the child-restraint system on thefront seat is unavoidable, follow theseinstructions when using a front-facingchild-restraint system in the frontpassenger's seat.

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NOTE

l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Every Mazda side air bag will have aSRS AIRBAG tag on the outboardshoulder of the front seats.

l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Every Mazda curtain air bag willhave an SRS AIRBAG marking onthe front and rear window pillarsalong the roof edge.

WARNINGFront Passenger's Seat Position:As your vehicle has front air bags anddoubly so if your vehicle has side airbags, a front-facing child-restraintsystem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable.Even if the front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator lightilluminates, always move the seat asfar back as possible, because the forceof a deploying air bag could causeserious injury or death to the child.

WARNINGRear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systems onthe front seat are particularlydangerous.The child-restraint system can be hitby a deploying air bag and movedviolently backward resulting in seriousinjury or death to the child. Eventhough you may feel assured that thefront passenger air bag will not deploybased on the fact that the frontpassenger air bag deactivationindicator light illuminates, NEVERuse a rear-facing child-restraintsystem in the front seat with an air bagthat could deploy even in a moderatecollision.


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WARNINGChildren and Seating Position withSide and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over oragainst the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, front andrear window pillars and the roof edgealong both sides from which the sideand curtain air bags deploy, even if achild-restraint system is used, isdangerous. If the vehicle is equippedwith side and curtain air bags, theimpact of inflation could cause seriousinjury or death to the child.Furthermore, leaning over or againstthe front door could block the side andcurtain air bags and eliminate theadvantages of supplementalprotection. With the front air bag andthe additional side air bag that comesout of the front seat, the rear seat isalways a better location for children.Do not allow a child to lean over oragainst the side window, even if thechild is seated in a child-restraintsystem.

qFront Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint System Installation

1. Slide the seat as far back as possible.

2. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions.

3. To get the retractor into the automaticlocking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor.

4. Push the child-restraint system firmlyinto the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clickingfrom the retractor will be heard duringretraction if the system is in automaticlocking mode. If the belt does not lockthe seat down tight, repeat the previousstep and also this one.

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l Inspect this function before each useof the child-restraint system. Youshould not be able to pull theshoulder belt out of the retractorwhile the system is in the automaticlocking mode. When you remove thechild-restraint system, be sure thebelt fully retracts to return the systemto emergency locking mode beforeoccupants use the seat belts.

l Follow the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions carefully.Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employseat belts which are in automaticlocking mode.

5. Make sure the front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light illuminatesafter installing a child-restraint systemon the front passenger seat.Refer to Front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light on page2-45.

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WARNINGSeating a Child in a Child-RestraintSystem on the Front Passenger SeatWith the Front Passenger Air BagDeactivation Indicator Light NotIlluminated:Seating a child in a child-restraintsystem installed on the front passengerseat with the front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light notilluminated is dangerous. If thisindicator light does not illuminateeven when the total seated weight isless than approximately 30 kg (66 lb),this means that the front passengerfront and side air bags, and seat beltpretensioner are ready for deployment.If an accident were to deploy an airbag, a child sitting in the frontpassenger seat could be seriouslyinjured or killed. If the indicator lightdoes not illuminate after installing achild-restraint system on the frontpassenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat andconsult an Authorized Mazda Dealeras soon as possible. While it is alwaysbetter to install any child-restraintsystem on the rear seat, it is essentialto do so if the front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminate (page 2-45).

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LATCH Child-Restraint SystemsYour Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systemsmust also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a tether youmust use it to better assure your child's safety.

WARNINGManufacturer's Instructions for Child-Restraint System:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make surethe child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions.

Attaching Two Child-Restraint Systems to the Same LATCH Lower Anchor:Attaching two child-restraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor is dangerous.In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child-restraint systemattachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the seatposition for another child-restraint system when an outboard LATCH position isoccupied, use the center seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.

Unsecured Child-Restraint System:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Follow thechild-restraint system manufacturer's instructions on belt routing to secure the seatjust as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in animproperly secured seat later on. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fastenit with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems.

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems:Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installingthe child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent thechild-restraint system from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors andthe child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could movein a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or otheroccupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seatbelts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH lower anchors. Always follow thechild-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.


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qChild-Restraint System InstallationProcedure (Rear Outboard Seats)


2. Expand the area between the seatbottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors.

NOTE

The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a child-restraint system.

3. Secure the child-restraint system usingBOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instruction.

4. If your child-restraint system cameequipped with a tether, that probablymeans it is very important to properlysecure the tether for child safety, pleasecarefully follow the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructionswhen installing tethers.


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Incorrect Attachment of the TetherStrap:Routing the tether strap on top of thehead restraint is dangerous. In acollision, the tether strap could slideoff the head restraint, and loosen thechild-restraint system. The child-restraint system could move whichmay result in death or injury to thechild. Always route the tether strapbetween the head restraint posts.

qChild-Restraint System InstallationProcedure (Rear Center Seat)

The LATCH lower anchors at the centerof the rear seat are much further apart thanthe sets of LATCH lower anchors forchild-restraint system installation at otherseating positions. Child-restraint systemswith rigid LATCH attachments cannot beinstalled on the center seating position.Some LATCH equipped child-restraintsystems can be placed in the centerposition and will reach the nearestLATCH lower anchors which are 400 mm(15.75 in) apart. LATCH compatiblechild-restraint systems (with attachmentson belt webbing) can be used at thisseating position only if the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions statethat the child-restraint system can beinstalled to LATCH lower anchors that are400 mm (15.75 in) apart. Do not attachtwo child-restraint systems to the sameLATCH lower anchor. If your child-restraint system has a tether, it must alsobe used for your child's optimum safety.



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2. Expand the area between the seatbottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors.

NOTE

The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a child-restraint system.

3. Secure the child-restraint system usingBOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions.

4. If your child-restraint system cameequipped with a tether, that probablymeans it is very important to properlysecure the tether for child safety, pleasecarefully follow the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructionswhen installing tethers.


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Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) PrecautionsThe front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verifySRS AIRBAG location indicator marks).They are located in:

l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

l The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)

l The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)

l The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides (curtain air bags)

These systems operate independently depending on the type of accident encountered; ifyou have side and curtain air bags, the side and curtain air bags are not likely to deploy onboth sides in the same accident because a vehicle is not often hit from both sides. The sideand curtain air bags and the frontal air bag system will not normally deploy during thesame type of accident unless a combination of frontal and side impacts occur.

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protectiononly in the front seats in certain situations and the rear outside passenger positions only insame-side collisions, so seat belts are always important in the following ways:

Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.Seat belt usage is necessary to:

l Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air baginflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enoughto activate the air bags.

l Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because theair bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

l Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.

Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in everystate and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraintsystem (page 2-21).Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow theinstallation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions.

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WARNINGAir Bags without Seat Belts:Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone,air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected toinflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are atleast moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Child in the Front Seat:Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could behit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. Even if the frontpassenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the frontpassenger seat as far back as possible. A sleeping child is more likely to lean againstthe door and be hit by the side air bag in a moderate, right-side collision. Wheneverpossible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rear seat with anappropriate child-restraint system for the child's age and size.

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous.The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violentlybackward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. Even though you may feelassured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the frontpassenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, NEVER use a rear-facingchild-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy even in amoderate collision.

Seating Position with Front Air Bags:Sitting too close to the air bag modules or placing hands or feet on them is extremelydangerous. Front air bags inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries couldoccur if someone is too close. The driver should always hold onto only the rim of thesteering wheel. The front seat passenger should keep both feet on the floor. Front seatoccupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit uprightagainst the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.


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WARNINGSeating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags:Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremelydangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of theoutboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car ishit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaningagainst a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks.Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows in the vehiclecould block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages ofsupplemental protection. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by sitting inthe center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Front Air Bag Modules Located in the Steering Wheel Hub and the Dashboard:Attaching an object to the front air bag modules or placing something in front of themis dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with front air bag inflation andinjure the occupants.Always keep the front air bag modules free of objects.

Side Air Bag Modules:Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of theseat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side airbag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the addedprotection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that isdangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust.Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front seats.Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules in yourfront seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Curtain Air Bag Modules:Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on thewindshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roofedge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with thecurtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along theroof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirectingthe air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut openspewing exhaust.Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag modules free todeploy in the event of a side collision.

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WARNINGHot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in thesteering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and alongthe roof edge are very hot. You could get burned. Don't touch the internal componentsof the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.

Installation of Front-End Equipment:Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bullbar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensorsystem could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it couldprevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could beseriously injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.

Suspension Adjustment:Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or thesuspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collisionresulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of seriousinjuries.

Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system isdangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don't make anymodifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extraelectrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized MazdaDealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of frontseats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that thebags do not accidentally deploy, the driver seat slide position sensor and frontpassenger seat weight sensors are not damaged and that the seats retain anundamaged air bag connection.

NOTE

l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will bereleased. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags maycause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.

l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systemsand that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, isimportant.


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Supplemental Restraint System ComponentsThe supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:

l The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

The air bags are mounted in the following locations:

l The steering wheel hub

l The front passenger dashboard

l The outboard sides of the front seatbacks

l The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides

The air bags are out of sight until activated.

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qFront Air Bag System Components

(1)

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(1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-45)(2) Front seats(3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags(4) Front air bag sensor(5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-45)(6) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-14)(7) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-45)(8) Front passenger seat weight sensor control module(9) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)(10) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-45)


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qSide and Curtain Air Bag System Components

4 Door

5 Door

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(1) (1)

(3)

(2)

(3)(4)

(1) (1)(2)

(1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)(4) Side crash sensor

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How the Air Bags Work

qHow the Front Air Bags Work

When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bagsquickly deflate.The front air bags will function only once. After that, the front air bags will not workagain and must be replaced.Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components.

The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During animpact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas duringmore severe impacts, they deploy with more energy. Deployment of the front air bags maydiffer between the driver and the front passenger depending on the driver seat position,front passenger weight and front seat belt usage, which allow for further controlling of thesystem.

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

Driver seat slide position sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide sensor as a part of the supplementalrestraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat. The sensor determines whetherthe driver seat is fore or aft of a reference position and sends the seat position to the crashsensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit). The sensor is also designed to control thedeployment of the driver air bag depending on how close the driver seat is to the steeringwheel.

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes if the sen

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