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A Word to Mazda Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All speci cations and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in speci cations at any time without notice and without obligation.

Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda’s genuine air conditioner is lled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth’s ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Perchlorate Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,] may contain Perchlorate Material— Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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

2014 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Jan. 2014 (Print1)

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How to Use This Manual

We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner’s manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can nd out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual means «Do not do this» or «Do not let this happen».

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

You’ll nd several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.

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Table of Contents

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

Index 10

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1 Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identi cation of your Mazda.

Interior Overview ……………………………………………………………………. 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) ……………………………………………….. 1-2 Interior Equipment (View B) ……………………………………………….. 1-3 Interior Equipment (View C) ……………………………………………….. 1-4

Exterior Overview …………………………………………………………………… 1-5 (4-Door) ……………………………………………………………………………. 1-5 (5-Door) ……………………………………………………………………………. 1-6

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

Door-lock knob ……………………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-19 DSC OFF switch ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 4-53 Tire pressure monitoring system set switch …………………………………………………. page 4-64 Turn and lane-change signal ……………………………………………………………………… page 4-38 Lighting control……………………………………………………………………………………….. page 4-33 Instrument cluster ………………………………………………………………………………………. page 4-9 Dashboard illumination knob …………………………………………………………………….. page 4-12 Wiper and washer lever …………………………………………………………………………….. page 4-39 Push button start ………………………………………………………………………………………… page 4-2 BSM OFF switch …………………………………………………………………………………….. page 4-71 Outside mirror switch……………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-33 Door-lock switch ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-16 Power window lock switch ……………………………………………………………………….. page 3-38 Power window switches ……………………………………………………………………………. page 3-36

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

Audio control switches……………………………………………………………………………… page 5-55 SRS air bags ……………………………………………………………………………………………. page 2-40 Cruise control switches …………………………………………………………………………….. page 4-57 Climate control system……………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-2 Audio system…………………………………………………………………………………………… page 5-16 Navigation system (if equipped) ……………………………………… Refer to the separate manual Seat warmer switches …………………………………………………………………………………. page 2-7 Rear window defogger switch……………………………………………………………………. page 4-43 CD player ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-16 Manual transaxle shift lever ………………………………………………………………………. page 4-21 Automatic transaxle selector lever ……………………………………………………………… page 4-24 Lock release lever ……………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-32 Hood release handle …………………………………………………………………………………. page 6-24 Remote fuel- ller lid release ……………………………………………………………………… page 3-30 Trunk release button …………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-21

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Interior Equipment (View C)

Seat belts ………………………………………………………………………………………………… page 2-12 SRS air bag……………………………………………………………………………………………… page 2-40 Bottle holder ………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-135 Vanity mirror …………………………………………………………………………………………. page 5-129 Moonroof switch ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-39 Overhead lights ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 5-130 Rearview mirror ………………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-34 Sunvisor ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-129 Glove compartment ………………………………………………………………………………… page 5-136 Hazard warning asher switch …………………………………………………………………… page 4-45 Parking brake ………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 4-47 Commander switch ………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-36 Cup holders …………………………………………………………………………………………… page 5-134 Front seat ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 2-5 Center console ……………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-136 Rear seat …………………………………………………………………………………………………… page 2-8

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Exterior Overview

(4-Door)

Hood ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. page 6-24 Windshield wiper blades …………………………………………………………………………… page 6-33 Moonroof ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-39 Doors and keys ………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-12 Fuel- ller lid …………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-30 Wheels and Tires ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 6-41 Exterior lights ………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 6-45 Trunk lid …………………………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-21 Antenna ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-16 Child safety locks …………………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-20 Outside mirror …………………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-33

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Exterior Overview

(5-Door)

Hood ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. page 6-24 Windshield wiper blades …………………………………………………………………………… page 6-33 Moonroof ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-39 Doors and keys ………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-12 Fuel- ller lid …………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-30 Wheels and Tires ……………………………………………………………………………………… page 6-41 Exterior lights ………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 6-45 Rear window wiper blade …………………………………………………………………………. page 6-34 Liftgate …………………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3-21 Antenna ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. page 5-16 Child safety locks …………………………………………………………………………………….. page 3-20 Outside mirror …………………………………………………………………………………………. page 3-33

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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

Seats ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-2 Seat Precautions …………………………………………………………………. 2-2 Front Seat ………………………………………………………………………….. 2-5 Rear Seat …………………………………………………………………………… 2-8 Head Restraints ………………………………………………………………… 2-10

Seat Belt Systems …………………………………………………………………… 2-12 Seat Belt Precautions ………………………………………………………… 2-12 3-Point Type Seat Belt ………………………………………………………. 2-15 Seat Belt Warning Systems ………………………………………………… 2-16 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ………. 2-16 Center-Rear Position 2-Point Type Seat Belt* ……………………….. 2-18 Seat Belt Extender …………………………………………………………….. 2-20

Child-Restraint ……………………………………………………………………… 2-22 Child-Restraint Precautions ……………………………………………….. 2-22 Child-Restraint System Installation …………………………………….. 2-27 Installing Child-Restraint Systems ……………………………………… 2-28

SRS Air Bags ………………………………………………………………………… 2-40 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ……………….. 2-40 Supplemental Restraint System Components ……………………….. 2-47 How the SRS Air Bags Work ……………………………………………… 2-49 SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ………………………………………. 2-53 Limitations to SRS Air Bag ……………………………………………….. 2-54 Front Passenger Occupant Classi cation System* …………………. 2-56 Constant Monitoring …………………………………………………………. 2-61

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Seat Precautions

WARNING Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:

Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.

Never allow children to adjust a seat:

Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a child’s hands or feet become caught in the seat.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifi cations could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to infl ate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.

Do not drive with either front seats reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suff er serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

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Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:

Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.

Do not place objects under the seat:

The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fi xed securely, and result in an accident.

Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:

Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fl y around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is

moving:

Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.

Never give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle (4

Door):

Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seatbacks are back up, a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had entered. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked.

Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children (4

Door):

Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who fi nd their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatback or an open trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain damage from heat prostration, particularly in the summer. Always lock the doors and the trunk, and as an added measure, keep the rear seatbacks locked, whether you have children in your home or not.

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CAUTION When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fi ngers near the moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.

(Manual Seat) When returning a rear-reclined seatback of a front seat to its upright position, make sure

you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will fl ip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

(Power Seat) The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation

because excessive use can damage the motors.

To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.

Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.

NOTE When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seatbelt in its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.

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Front Seat

Seat Operation

*1: With power operation seat only

Power operation *1

Seat Slide (Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat) (Manual Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. (Power Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.

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Seat Recline (Manual Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver’s Seat) * To increase the seat rmness, move the lever forward. Move the lever backward to decrease rmness.

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Seat Warmer *

The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat warmer switch is pressed.

OFF

High

Mid

Low

WARNING Be careful when using the seat warmer:

The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low- temperature burn.

Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenged people

People with delicate skin People who are excessively fatigued People who are intoxicated People who have taken sleep- inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine

Do not use the seat warmer with

anything having high moisture-

retention ability such as a blanket or

cushion on the seat:

The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.

Do not use the seat warmer even when

taking a short nap in the vehicle:

The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.

Do not place heavy objects with sharp

projections on the seat, or insert

needles or pins into it:

This could cause the seat to become excessively heated and result in injury from a minor burn.

CAUTION Do not use organic solvents to clean the seat. It may damage the seat surface and the heater.

NOTE If the ignition is switched off while the

seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatically operate at the temperature set before switching off the ignition.

Use the seat warmer when the engine is running. Leaving the seat warmer on for long periods with the engine not running could cause the battery power to be depleted.

The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat.

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Rear Seat

Split/One-piece Folding the Seatback

By lowering the rear seatback(s) the luggage compartment space can be expanded.

WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with occupants

on folded down seatback(s) or in the

luggage compartment.

Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat belts cannot be fastened which could lead to serious injury or death during sudden braking or a collision.

Do not allow children to play inside the

vehicle with the seatback(s) lowered.

Allowing children to play in the vehicle with the seatback(s) folded down is dangerous, If a child enters the luggage compartment and the seatback(s) were raised back up, the child may become trapped in the luggage compartment which could lead to an accident.

Tightly secure cargo in the luggage

compartment when it is transported

with the seatback(s) folded down.

Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could move and become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a collision resulting in an unexpected accident.

When transporting cargo, do not allow

the cargo to exceed the height of the

seatback(s).

Transporting cargo stacked higher than the seatback(s) is dangerous as visibility to the rear and sides of the vehicle is reduced which could interfere with driving operations and lead to an accident.

Lowering the seatback(s)

CAUTION Check the position of a front seat before folding a rear seatback. Depending on the position of a front seat, it may not be possible to fold a rear seatback all the way down because it may hit the seatback of the front seat which could scratch or damage the front seat or its pocket. Lower or remove the head restraint on the rear outboard seat if necessary.

(4Door) 1. Open the trunk lid and pull the lever for

the seatback you want to fold down.

*1: With split-folding type seat only

*1

2. Open a rear door and fold the rear seat forward.

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(5Door) Press the push knob to fold down the seatback.

To return the seatback to its upright position:

WARNING When returning a seatback to its

upright position, make sure the 3-point

seat belt is not caught in the seatback

and the 3-point seat belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt is used while it is twisted and caught in the seatback, the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity, which could cause serious injury or death.

When returning a seatback to its

upright position, make sure that it is

fi rmly locked and the red indication is

not visible (5Door).

If the red indication is visible behind the push knob, it means the seatback is not locked. If the vehicle is driven without the seatback locked, it could fold down suddenly and cause an accident.

Locked position

Unlocked position

Red indication

1. Make sure that the seat belt passes through the seat belt guide correctly and it is not twisted, then raise the seatback while preventing the seat belt from being caught in the seatback.

(4Door)

Seat belt guides

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Red indication

Seat belt guide

2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.

Armrest *

The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.

WARNING Never put your hands and fi ngers

around the moving parts of the seat and

armrest:

Putting your hands and fi ngers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest is dangerous as they could get injured.

Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear center seat * . The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.

WARNING Always drive with the head restraints

installed when seats are being used and

make sure they are properly adjusted:

Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the center is even with the top of the passenger’s ears.

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Front outboard seat

Rear outboard seat

Rear center seat*

Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch. To install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while pressing the stop- catch.

WARNING Always drive with the head restraints

installed when seats are being used and

make sure they are properly installed:

Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

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Seat Belt Systems

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

(U.S.A. and Canada) All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.

The driver’s seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a collision.

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

(Mexico) The front seats and rear outboard seats have lap/shoulder belts. These belts have retractors with inertia locks that keep them out of the way when not in use. The locks allow the belts to remain comfortable on users, but they will lock in position during a collision. The rear center seat has a lap belt with manual adjustment.

WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:

Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

Do not wear twisted seat belts:

Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to be used.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.

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Seat Belt Systems

Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:

Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been

expended:

Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase.

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:

Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.

Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:

The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.

CAUTION Belt retraction may become diffi cult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to «Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing» (page 6-71 ).

Ring

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Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for speci c recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding speci c medical conditions.

Emergency Locking Mode When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it out again slowly.

(Seat Belt with Automatic Locking Mode) When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it around you again.

Automatic Locking Mode *

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an 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 will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on child restraint (page 2-22 ).

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3-Point Type Seat Belt

Fastening the Seat Belt

Seat belt buckle

Seat belt tongue

Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it ts snugly against your body.

Keep low on hip bone

Too high

Take up slack

Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

Button

NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

To raise To lower

Make sure the adjuster is locked.

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Seat Belt Warning Systems If it detects that the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the warning light or beep alerts the driver. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-16 .

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.

Pretensioners: When a collision is detected, the pretensioners deploy simultaneously with the air bags. For vehicles with the front passenger occupant classi cation system, the pretensioners deploy simultaneously with the air bags when a roll-over is also detected. For deployment details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-53 ). The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any time the air bags and seat belt pretensioners have red they must be replaced. A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-16 . Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep on page 7-34 . (With Front Passenger Occupant Classi cation System) In addition, the pretensioner system for the front passenger, like the front and side passenger air bag, is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-56 ).

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Load limiter: The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant’s chest. While the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any accident mode with suf cient occupant movement. Even if the pretensioners have not red, the load limiting function must be checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING Wear seat belts only as recommended in

this owner’s manual:

Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without prop