2014 Mazda 6 30305

Mazda6_8DQ8-EA-13L_Edition3 Page1
Friday, June 13 2014 6:20 PM

Black plate (1,1)
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (2,1)
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (3,1)
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 specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ···] may contain Perchlorate Material- - Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2013 Mazda Motor Corporation

Printed in Japan June 2014 (Print3)
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (4,1)
How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving NOTE

pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's A NOTE provides information and sometimes
manual, when read from cover to cover, suggests how to make better use of your
can do that in many ways. vehicle.
Illustrations complement the words of the The symbol below, located on some parts
manual to best explain how to enjoy your of the vehicle, indicates that this manual
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can contains information related to the part.
find out about the features, important Please refer to the manual for a detailed
safety information, and driving under explanation.
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 find several WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to
your vehicle, or both, could result if
the caution is ignored.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (5,1)
Table of Contents
Pictorial Index 1
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment 2

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Before Driving 3
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
When Driving 4
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Interior Features 5
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Maintenance and Care 6

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
If Trouble Arises 7
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects 8

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications 9
Technical information about your Mazda.
Index 10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (6,1)
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (7,1)
1 Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4
Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5
1-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (8,1)
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18

DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-94
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-119
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-67
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-13
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-68
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-133
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-62
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................. page 4-129
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Door-lock switch ............................................................................................... page 3-15
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-37
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (9,1)
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-56

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-39
Cruise control switches .................................................................................... page 4-111
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 5-13
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-74
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch ........................................................................... page 4-72
Manual transaxle shift lever ............................................................................... page 4-47
Automatic transaxle selector lever ..................................................................... page 4-49
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 5-116
Parking brake ..................................................................................................... page 4-82
Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-7
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-29
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-18
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-27
Remote release button ....................................................................................... page 3-20
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (10,1)
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14

SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-39
Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 5-118
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 5-112
Moonroof switch ............................................................................................... page 3-38
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 5-113
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 5-112
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-120
Commander switch ............................................................................................ page 5-58
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 5-117
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Center console ................................................................................................. page 5-120
Rear seat ............................................................................................................ page 2-10
1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (11,1)
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-18

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 6-27
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-38
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-27
Wheels and Tires ............................................................................................... page 6-34
Exterior lights .................................................................................................... page 6-40
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-19
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-19
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (12,1)
1-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (13,1)
2 Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt

system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2

Seat Precaution .......................................................................... 2-2
Front Seat .................................................................................. 2-5
Rear Seat ................................................................................. 2-10
Head Restraints ....................................................................... 2-12
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-14

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-14
Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-17
Seat Belt Warning Systems ..................................................... 2-18
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 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 ............................................................................... 2-39

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-39
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-45
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-47
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-51
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-52
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System í ................ 2-54
Constant Monitoring ............................................................... 2-60
í
Some models. 2-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (14,1)
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Precaution
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 modifications could damage the supplemental
restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if
there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong
enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential
air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy
which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the
front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
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 suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum
protection, sit well back and upright.
2-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (15,1)
Seats
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 fixed 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 fly 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:
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:
Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children
who find 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.
2-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (16,1)
Seats
CAUTION
Ø When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the
moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
Ø When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If
the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.
Ø (Manual Seat)
When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you
hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
Ø (Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended
operation because excessive use can damage the motors.
Ø 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.
Ø Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position.
Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
2-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (17,1)
Seats
Front Seat
qSeat Operation
Power operation
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.
Front Height Adjustment of Seat Bottom (Driver's Power Seat) í
To adjust the front height of the seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter
switch.
í
Some models. 2-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (18,1)
Seats
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)
(Manual Operation)
To increase the seat firmness, push the lever forward. Pull the lever backward to decrease
firmness.
(Power Operation)
To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired
position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
2-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (19,1)
Seats
qSeat Warmer í
WARNING
The front seats are electrically heated. The Be careful when using the seat warmer:
ignition must be switched ON. The heat from the seat warmer may
Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate be too hot for some people, as
the indicator light while the ignition is indicated below, and could cause a
switched ON. The mode changes as low-temperature burn.
follow each time the seat warmer switch is Ø Infants, small babies, elderly
pressed. people, and physically challenged
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control people
Ø People with delicate skin
Ø People who are excessively
OFF fatigued
Ø People who are intoxicated
Ø People who have taken sleep-
High inducing medicine such as
sleeping pills or cold medicine
Mid Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
Low
retention ability such as a blanket or
cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively
Manual Type Climate Control and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
OFF taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
High
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert
Mid needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
Low
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.
í
Some models. 2-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (20,1)
Seats
NOTE
l If the ignition is switched off while the seat SET button
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.
l 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.
l The temperature of the seat warmer cannot
be adjusted beyond High, Mid and Low The seat position can be programmed or
because the seat warmer is controlled by a operated using the following operations.
l Operation of the buttons on the side of
thermostat.
the seat.
l Operation using the key.
qSeat Position Memory (Driver's
seat) í NOTE
l Individual seat positions can be
The seat position memory function allows programmed to the two available
you to program the driver's seat to a programming buttons on the side of the
desired seat position and to call up a driver's seat, plus one seat position for each
programmed position with the simple registered key.
touch of a button. l If the vehicle has been serviced and the
battery cables disconnected, the
CAUTION programmed seat positions will have been
Do not place fingers or hands around erased. Re-program the seat positions.
the bottom of the seat while the seat
memory function is operating. The Programming
seat moves automatically while the 1. Switch the ignition OFF.
seat memory function is operating
and fingers or hands could get 2. Adjust the seat to the desired position
pinched and injured. using the slide lifter and reclining
switches.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5.
3. Press and hold the memory SET button
until a beep sound is heard.
í
2-8 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (21,1)
Seats
4. Perform one of the following settings NOTE

within 5 seconds of completing step 3 l If seat movement is not required, only the
above: beep sounds.
l When the ignition is switched ON, the seat
l To program memory button 1 or 2,
position memory function does not operate
press and hold the button until a
unless the selector lever is in the P position
beep sound is heard.
(Automatic transaxle) or the parking brake
l To program a key, press and hold
is applied (Manual transaxle).
the key switch until a beep sound l When the ignition is switched OFF, the seat
is heard.
position memory function is operable while
Adjusting a programmed position the selector lever is in a position other than
P position (Automatic transaxle) or the
(Programming to a button on the seat parking brake is not applied (Manual
side) transaxle), however, if the ignition is
1. While the vehicle is stopped, press the switched ON while the seat position
programming button for the seat memory function is operating, the operation
position you want to call up (button 1 is stopped.
or 2). l The seat position adjustment is canceled in
the following cases:
2. A beep sound is heard when the seat l Any of the seat adjustment switches is
position adjustment is completed. operated.
l The SET button is pressed.
l Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.
l The key lock switch or unlock switch is
operated.
l The vehicle starts moving.
(When programming to the key)

1. Unlock the doors by pressing a request
switch or the key switch.
2. After unlocking the doors, the seat
position adjustment begins within 40
seconds of opening the driver's door,
and a beep sounds when the operation
is finished.
2-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (22,1)
Seats
NOTE
l If there is no seat position movement, a
Rear Seat
beep is not heard.
l When the ignition is switched ON, the seat
qSplit Folding
position memory function does not operate By lowering the rear seatbacks the
unless the selector lever is in the P position luggage compartment space can be
(Automatic transaxle) or the parking brake expanded.
is applied (Manual transaxle).
l When the ignition is switched OFF, the seat WARNING
position memory function is operable while Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
the selector lever is in a position other than on folded down seatbacks or in the
P position (Automatic transaxle) or the luggage compartment.
parking brake is not applied (Manual Putting occupants in the luggage
transaxle), however, if the ignition is compartment is dangerous because
switched ON while the seat position seat belts cannot be fastened which
memory function is operating, the operation could lead to serious injury or death
is stopped. during sudden braking or a collision
l The seat position adjustment is canceled in
the following cases: Do not allow children to play inside the
l Any of the seat adjustment switches is vehicle with the seatbacks lowered.
operated. Allowing children to play in the
l The SET button is pressed. vehicle with the seatbacks folded
l Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed. down is dangerous, If a child enters
l The key switch or switch is the luggage compartment and the
operated. seatbacks were raised back up, the
l The vehicle starts moving. child may become trapped in the
luggage compartment which could
Erasing programmed seat positions lead to an accident.
(Erasing the seat positions programmed Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
to the key) compartment when it is transported
1. Switch the ignition OFF. with the seatbacks folded down.
Driving without tightly securing
2. Continue pressing the seat SET button cargo and luggage is dangerous as it
until a beep sound is heard. could move and become an
3. After the beep sounds, press the key obstruction to driving during
switch continuously within 5 seconds emergency braking or a collision
until the beep sounds. resulting in an unexpected accident.
2-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (23,1)
Seats
When transporting cargo, do not allow To return the seatback to its upright
the cargo to exceed the height of the position:
seatbacks.
Transporting cargo stacked higher WARNING
than the seatbacks is dangerous as When returning a seatback to its
visibility to the rear and sides of the upright position, make sure the 3-point
vehicle is reduced which could seat belt is not caught in the seatback.
interfere with driving operations and If the seat belt is used while it is
lead to an accident. caught in the seatback, the seat belt
cannot function at its full capacity,
Lowering the seatbacks
which could cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Check the position of a front seat Press the seatback rearward and lock it in
before folding a rear seatback. place. After returning the seatback to its
Depending on the position of a front upright position, make sure it is securely
seat, it may not be possible to fold a locked.
rear seatback all the way down
because it may hit the seatback of qArmrest
the front seat which could scratch or
damage the front seat or its pocket. The rear armrest in the center of the rear
Lower or remove the head restraint seatback can be used (no occupant in the
on the rear outboard seat if center seat) or placed upright.
necessary.
1. Open the trunk lid and pull the lever
for the seatback you want to fold
down.
WARNING
Never put your hands and fingers
around the moving parts of the seat
and armrest:
2. Open a rear door and fold the rear seat Putting your hands and fingers
forward. around the moving parts of the seat
and armrest is dangerous as they
could get injured.
2-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (24,1)
Seats
Front outboard seat

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 Rear outboard seat
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 Rear center seat
ears.
2-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (25,1)
Seats
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.
2-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (26,1)
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.
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, in some models (with automatic locking mode) 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.
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.
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.
2-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (27,1)
Seat Belt Systems
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 difficult 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 6-65).
Ring
2-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (28,1)
Seat Belt Systems
qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific
recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.
The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder 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 specific medical conditions.
qEmergency 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.
qAutomatic 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).
2-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (29,1)
Seat Belt Systems
Seat Belt qUnfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.
qFastening the Seat Belt 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.
Seat belt tongue
Seat belt
buckle
Position the lap belt as low as possible, Button

not on the abdominal area, then adjust the
shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against NOTE
your body. 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.
Take up slack qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster

Keep low on
hip bone To raise To lower
Too high
Make sure the adjuster is locked.
2-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (30,1)
Seat Belt Systems
Seat Belt Warning Systems Front Seat Belt Pretensioner

If it detects that the driver's seat belt is and Load Limiting Systems
unfastened, the warning light or beep
alerts the driver. For optimum protection, the driver and
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page front passenger seat belts are equipped
4-23. with pretensioner and load limiting
systems. For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.
Pretensioners:
In moderate or severe frontal or near-
frontal accidents, the front air bag and
pretensioner systems deploy
simultaneously.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-51).
The front seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding.
Any time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep on
page 7-39.
(With Front Passenger Occupant
Classification 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 2-54).
2-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (31,1)
Seat Belt Systems
Load limiter: Have your seat belts changed

The load limiting system releases belt immediately if the pretensioner or load
webbing in a controlled manner to reduce limiter has been expended:
belt force on the occupant's chest. While Always have an Authorized Mazda
the most severe load on a seat belt occurs Dealer immediately inspect the front
in frontal collisions, the load limiter has seat belt pretensioners and air bags
an automatic mechanical function and can after any collision. Like the air bags,
activate in any accident mode with the front seat belt pretensioners and
sufficient occupant movement. load limiters will only function once
Even if the pretensioners have not fired, and must be replaced after any
the load limiting function must be collision that caused them to deploy.
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A seat belt with an expended
pretensioner or load limiter is still
WARNING better than wearing no seat belt at
Wear seat belts only as recommended all; however, if the front seat belt
in this owner's manual: pretensioners and load limiters are
Incorrect positioning of the driver and not replaced, the risk of injury in a
front passenger seat belts is collision will increase.
dangerous. Without proper Do not modify the components or
positioning, the pretensioner and wiring, or use electronic testing devices
load limiting systems cannot provide on the pretensioner system:
adequate protection in an accident Modifying the components or wiring
and this could result in serious injury. of the pretensioner system, including
For more details about wearing seat the use of electronic testing devices is
belts, refer to “Fastening the seat dangerous. You could accidentally
belts” (page 2-17). activate it or make it inoperable
which would prevent it from
activating in an accident. The
occupants or repairers could be
seriously injured.
Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all safety
procedures are followed, injury could
result. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or scrap a
pretensioner system equipped vehicle.
2-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (32,1)
Seat Belt Systems
NOTE
l The pretensioner system will activate in a
Seat Belt Extender
moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal, If your seat belt is not long enough, even
or a severe side collision. It will not when fully extended, a seat belt extender
activate in most rollovers, rear impacts. may be available to you at no charge from
(With Front Passenger Occupant your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Classification System) This extender will be only for you and for
In addition, the pretensioner system for the the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
front passenger is designed to only deploy plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in accordance with the total seated weight in the critical moment of a crash.
on the front passenger seat. When ordering an extender, only order
l Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be one that provides the necessary additional
released when the air bags and length to fasten the seat belt properly.
pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate Please contact your Authorized Mazda
a fire. This gas normally has no effect on Dealer for more information.
occupants, however, those with sensitive
skin may experience light skin irritation. If WARNING
residue from the deployment of the air bags
Do not use a seat belt extender unless
or the front pretensioner system gets on the
it is necessary:
skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
Using a seat belt extender when not
possible.
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt
will be too long and not fit properly.
In an accident, the seat belt will not
provide adequate protection and you
could be seriously injured. Only use
the extender when it is required to
fasten the seat belt properly.
2-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (33,1)
Seat Belt Systems
Do not use an improper extender: Do not leave a seat belt extender

Using a seat belt extender that is for connected to the buckle:
another person or a different vehicle Leaving a seat belt extender
or seat is dangerous. The seat belt connected to the buckle without
will not provide adequate protection using the seat belt is dangerous.
and the user could be seriously When the seat belt extender is
injured in an accident. Only use the connected to the driver's seat belt
extender provided for you and for the buckle (or front passenger) seat, the
particular vehicle and seat. NEVER SRS driver's (or front passenger's) air
use the extender in a different vehicle bag system will determine that the
or seat. If you sell your Mazda, do driver (or front passenger) is wearing
not leave your seat belt extender in the seat belt even if the driver (or
the vehicle. It could be used front passenger) is not wearing it.
accidentally by the new owner of the This condition could cause the
vehicle. After removing the seat belt driver's (or front passenger's) air bag
extender, discard it. Never use the to not activate correctly and result in
seat belt extender in any other death or serious injury in the event of
vehicle you may own in the future. collision. Always wear the seat belt
with the seat belt extender.
Do not use an extender that is too
long: Do not use the seat belt extender when
Using an extender that is too long is installing a child-restraint system on
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit the front or rear passenger seat:
properly. In an accident, the seat belt Using a seat belt extender to fasten a
will not provide adequate protection child-restraint system on any seat is
and you could be seriously injured. dangerous. Always follow the child-
Do not use the extender or choose restraint system manufacturer's
one shorter in length if the distance installation instructions and never
between the extender's buckle and use a seat belt extender.
the center of the user's body is less
than 15 cm (6 in). NOTE
When not in use, remove the seat belt extender
and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt
extender is left connected, the seat belt
extender might get damaged as it will not
retract with the rest of the seat belt and can
easily fall out of the door when not in use and
be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning
light will not illuminate and function properly.
2-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (34,1)
Child Restraint
Child Restraint Precautions

Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use
them.
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 safety
of children riding in your vehicle.
Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appropriate one for the age
and size of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individual
child-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 to
the center of the vehicle in the outboard seats, and towards the buckle on the right if the
child 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 air
bag system activated. The front passenger's seat is also the least preferred seat for other
child-restraint systems.
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)

To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
front 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 front
passenger seat belt pretensioner system when the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates.
When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, the system shuts off the front
passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system, so make sure the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Mazda strongly recommends that children be
properly restrained and child-restraint systems of all kinds are properly secured on the rear
seats which are the best place for children.
For more details, refer to “Front passenger seat weight sensors” (page 2-54).
2-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (35,1)
Child Restraint
WARNING
Use the correct size child-restraint system:
For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be
properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and
size. 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 system
buckled down:
An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision it
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make
sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-
restraint system manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the
vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors
for LATCH child-restraint systems and the corresponding tether anchor.
Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system:
Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. No
matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a
sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag
forces that could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be
slammed into an adult, causing injury to both child and adult.
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that
could deploy:
Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even
though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on
the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. The
child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently
backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.
2-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (36,1)
Child Restraint
(Except Mexico)
Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown
below. The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system
on the front passenger seat at any time.
(Mexico)
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE
AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown
below. The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system
on the front passenger seat at any time.
Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless
it is unavoidable:
In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to
the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
2-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (37,1)
Child Restraint
Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous

under certain conditions (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System):
Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors. Even with the
front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat to seat
a child, using a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under the
following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag deploying
and could result in serious injury or death to the child.
Ø The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when
seating a child in the child-restraint system.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
Ø A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passenger
seatback.
Ø A rear passenger puts their feet on the front seat rails.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
Ø Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
Ø The seat is washed.
Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.
Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items
placed behind it.
Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver
seat.
Ø Any accessories, which might increase the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat, are attached to the front passenger seat.
The designated positions with seat belts on the rear seats are the safest places for
children. Always use seat belts and child restraints.
Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle
with side and curtain air bags:
It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of
the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along
both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint
system is used. The impact of inflation from a side or curtain air bag could cause
serious injury or death to an out of position child. Furthermore, leaning over or
against the front door could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the
advantages of supplemental protection. With the front air bag and the additional
side air bag that comes out of the front seat, the rear seat is always a better location
for children. Take special care not to allow a child to lean over or against the side
window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.
2-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (38,1)
Child Restraint
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.
CAUTION
A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during
warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your
child touches them.
NOTE
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH
child-restraint systems in the rear seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system,
refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor ” (page 2-35).
2-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (39,1)
Child Restraint
Child seat
Child-Restraint System A child seat restrains a child's body using
Installation the harness.
qChild-Restraint System Types

In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular child-
restraint systems: infant seat, child seat,
booster seat.
NOTE
l Installation position is determined by the
type of child-restraint system. Always read
the manufacturer's instructions and this
owner's manual carefully.
Booster seat
l Due to variations in the design of child-
A booster seat is a child restraint
restraint systems, vehicle seats and seat
accessory designed to improve the fit of
belts, all child-restraint systems may not fit
the seat belt system around the child's
all seating positions. Before purchasing a
body.
child-restraint system, it should be tested in
the specific vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it is intended to be used. If
a previously purchased child-restraint
system does not fit, you may need to
purchase a different one that will.
Infant seat
An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and back
against the seating surface.
2-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (40,1)
Child Restraint
Installing Child-Restraint WARNING

Systems Tethered Child-Restraint Systems Work
Only on Tether-Equipped Rear Seats:
Accident statistics reveal that a child is Installation of a tether equipped
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's child-restraint system in the front
seat is clearly the worst choice for any passenger's seat defeats the safety
child under 12, and with rear-facing child- design of the system and will result in
restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to an increased chance of serious injury
air bags. if the child-restraint system goes
forward without benefit of being
NOTE tethered.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front Place tether equipped child-restraint
passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-54), systems where there are tether
which automatically deactivates the front anchors.
passenger air bag, a rear seat is the safest
place for a child of any age or size. qAnchor Bracket
Some child-restraint systems now come Anchor brackets for securing child-
with tethers and therefore must be restraint systems are equipped in the
installed on the seats that take tethers to vehicle. Locate each anchor position
be effective. In your Mazda, tethered using the illustration.
child-restraint systems can only be To install a child-restraint system, always
accommodated in the three positions on follow the instruction manual
the rear seat. accompanying the child-restraint system.
Some child-restraint systems also employ Anchor bracket location

specially designed LATCH attachments; Use the indicated anchor bracket locations
refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” when installing a child-restraint system
(page 2-35). equipped with a tether.
For left
For center *1
For right
Anchor bracket
*1 Except Mexico
2-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (41,1)
Child Restraint
Always route the tether strap between

WARNING the head restraint and the seatback:
Always attach the tether strap to the Routing the tether strap on top of the
correct tether anchor position: head restraint is dangerous. In a
Attaching the tether strap to the collision the tether strap could slide
incorrect tether anchor position is off the head restraint and loosen the
dangerous. In a collision, the tether child-restraint system. The child-
strap could come off and loosen the restraint system could move which
child-restraint system. If the child- may result in death or injury to the
restraint system moves it could result child.
in death or injury to the child.
Tether strap
Anchor bracket
Tether strap
Anchor bracket
2-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (42,1)
Child Restraint
qUsing Automatic Locking Mode 4. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
Follow these instructions when using a portion of the seat belt until the entire
child-restraint system, unless you are length of the belt is out of the retractor.
attaching a LATCH-equipped child-
restraint system to the rear LATCH lower
anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower
Anchor” (page 2-35).
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you
are not sure whether you have a LATCH
system or tether, check in the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions and follow
them accordingly. Depending on the type of
child-restraint system, it may use LATCH
system instead of seat belts or if the belt goes 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
across the child's chest, may recommend into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
against using automatic locking mode. retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will be
1. Make sure the seatback is securely
heard during retraction if the system is
latched by pushing it back until it is
in the automatic locking mode. If the
fully locked.
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
2. Raise the head restraint to the top repeat this step.
locked position.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.
3. Secure the child-restraint system with
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.
2-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (43,1)
Child Restraint
NOTE Always route the tether strap between

Inspect this function before each use of the the head restraint and the seatback:
child-restraint system. You should not be able Routing the tether strap on top of the
to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor head restraint is dangerous. In a
while the system is in the automatic locking collision the tether strap could slide
mode. When you remove the child-restraint off the head restraint and loosen the
system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return child-restraint system. The child-
the system to emergency locking mode before restraint system could move which
occupants use the seat belts. may result in death or injury to the
child.
6. If your child-restraint system requires
the use of a tether strap, refer to the Tether strap
manufacturer's instructions to hook and
tighten the tether strap.
WARNING
Use the tether and tether anchor only
for a child-restraint system:
Using the tether or tether anchor to
secure anything but a child-restraint
system is dangerous. This could
weaken or damage the tether or Anchor bracket
tether anchor and result in injury.
Tether strap
Anchor bracket
Always attach the tether strap to the

correct tether anchor position:
Attaching the tether strap to the
incorrect tether anchor position is
dangerous. In a collision, the tether
strap could come off and loosen the
child-restraint system. If the child-
restraint system moves it could result
2-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (44,1)
Child Restraint
qIf You Must Use the Front Seat

for Children
WARNING
Always move the front passenger seat
If you cannot put all children in the rear as far back as possible if installing a
seat, at least put the smallest children in front-facing child-restraint system on it
the rear and be sure the largest child up is unavoidable:
front uses the shoulder belt over the As your vehicle has front air bags
shoulder. and doubly so because your vehicle
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint has side air bags, a front-facing
system on the front passenger seat child-restraint system should be put
whether your vehicle is equipped with a on the front passenger seat only
seat weight sensor or not. when it is unavoidable.
This seat is also not set up for tethered Even if the front passenger air bag
child-restraint systems, put them in one of deactivation indicator light
the rear seat positions set up with tether illuminates, always move the seat as
anchors. far back as possible, because the
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint force of a deploying air bag could
system cannot be secured in the front cause serious injury or death to the
passenger's seat and should be used in the child.
rear seat.
Do not allow anyone to sleep against the Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
side window since your vehicle has side system in the front seat with an air bag
and curtain air bags, it could cause serious that could deploy:
injuries to an out of position occupant. As Rear-facing child-restraint systems
children more often sleep in cars, it is on the front seat are particularly
better to put them in the rear seat. If dangerous.
installing the child-restraint system on the Even in a moderate collision, the
front seat is unavoidable, follow these child-restraint system can be hit by a
instructions when using a front-facing deploying air bag and moved
child-restraint system in the front violently backward resulting in
passenger's seat. serious injury or death to the child.
Even though you may feel assured
NOTE that the front passenger air bag will
l To check if your front seats have side air not deploy based on the fact that the
bags: front passenger air bag deactivation
Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag indicator light illuminates, you
will have a “SRS AIRBAG” tag on the should not use a rear-facing child-
outboard shoulder of the front seats. restraint system in the front seat.
l To check if your vehicle has curtain air
bags:
Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air
bag will have an “SRS AIRBAG” marking
on the window pillars along the roof edge.
2-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (45,1)
Child Restraint
Do not allow a child or anyone to lean 2. Slide the seat as far back as possible.
over or against the side window of a
vehicle with side and curtain air bags:
It is dangerous to allow anyone to
lean over or against the side window,
the area of the front passenger seat,
the front and rear window pillars and
the roof edge along both sides from
which the side and curtain air bags
deploy, even if a child-restraint
system is used. The impact of
inflation from a side or curtain air
bag could cause serious injury or
death to an out of position child.
3. Place the child-restraint system on the
Furthermore, leaning over or against
seat without putting your weight on the
the front door could block the side
seat and fasten the seat belt. See the
and curtain air bags and eliminate
manufacturer's instructions on the
the advantages of supplemental
child-restraint system for belt routing
protection. With the front air bag and
instructions.
the additional side air bag that
comes out of the front seat, the rear 4. To get the retractor into the automatic
seat is always a better location for locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
children. Take special care not to portion of the seat belt until the entire
allow a child to lean over or against length of the belt is out of the retractor.
the side window, even if the child is
seated in a child-restraint system. 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
Front Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint retracts as snugly as possible. A
System Installation (With automatic clicking noise from the retractor will be
locking mode seat belt) heard during retraction if the system is
in automatic locking mode. If the belt
1. Switch the ignition ON. does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previous step and also this
one.
2-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (46,1)
Child Restraint
NOTE
l Inspect this function before each use of the
WARNING
child-restraint system. You should not be Do not seat a child in a child-restraint
able to pull the shoulder belt out of the system on the front passenger seat if
retractor while the system is in the the front passenger air bag
automatic locking mode. When you remove deactivation indicator light does not
the child-restraint system, be sure the belt illuminate (With Front Passenger
fully retracts to return the system to Occupant Classification System):
emergency locking mode before occupants While it is always better to install any
use the seat belts. child-restraint system on the rear
l Follow the child-restraint system seat, it is imperative that a child-
manufacturer's instructions carefully. restraint system ONLY be used on the
Depending on the type of child-restraint front passenger seat if the
system, it may not employ seat belts which deactivation indicator light
are in automatic locking mode. illuminates when the child is seated
in the child-restraint system (page
6. Seat your child safely in the child- 2-54). Seating a child in a child-
restraint system and secure the child restraint system installed on the front
according to the instructions from the passenger seat with the front
child-restraint system manufacturer. passenger air bag deactivation
7. (With Front Passenger Occupant indicator light not illuminated is
Classification System) dangerous. If this indicator light does
Make sure the front passenger air bag not illuminate, this means that the
deactivation indicator light illuminates front passenger front and side air
after installing a child-restraint system bags, and seat belt pretensioner are
on the front passenger seat. ready for deployment. If an accident
If the front passenger air bag were to deploy an air bag, a child in
deactivation indicator light does not a child-restraint system sitting in the
illuminate, remove the child-restraint front passenger seat could be
system, switch the ignition to OFF, and seriously injured or killed. If the
then re-install the child-restraint indicator light does not illuminate
system. (page 2-54) after seating a child in a child-
restraint system on the front
Climate control passenger seat, seat a child in a
Fully Automatic child-restraint system on the rear
Type seat and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Manual Type
2-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (47,1)
Child Restraint
qUsing LATCH Lower Anchor

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems
must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a tether you
must use it to better assure your child's safety.
WARNING
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the use of the child-restraint system:
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make
sure the child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-
restraint system manufacturer's instructions.
Never attach 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
system attachments, and it may break, causing serious injury or death. If you use the
seat position for another child-restraint system when an outboard LATCH position is
occupied, use the center seat belts instead, and the tether if tether-equipped.
Make sure the child-restraint system is properly secured:
could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Follow
the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions on belt routing to secure the
seat just as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in
an improperly secured seat later on. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or
fasten it with a seat belt, or latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH
child-restraint systems.
Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH child-
restraint system:
Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing
the child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the
child-restraint system from being securely attached to the LATCH lower anchors and
the child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could
move in a sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. When installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no
seat belts or foreign objects near or around the LATCH lower anchors. Always follow
the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions.
2-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (48,1)
Child Restraint
Installation on rear outboard seats 6. If your child-restraint system came

equipped with a tether, that means it is
1. First, adjust the front seat to allow very important to properly secure the
clearance between the child-restraint
tether for child safety. Please carefully
system and the front seat (page 2-5).
follow the child-restraint system
2. Make sure the seatback is securely manufacturer's instructions when
latched by pushing it back until it is installing tethers.
fully locked.
3. Expand the area between the seat
bottom and the seatback slightly to
verify the locations of the LATCH
lower anchors.
NOTE
The markings above the LATCH lower anchors
indicate the locations of the LATCH lower
anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint
system.
4. Raise the head restraint to the top

locked position.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12.
5. Secure the child-restraint system using
BOTH LATCH lower anchors,
following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instruction. Pull on the
child-restraint to be sure both anchors
are engaged.
2-36
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (49,1)
Child Restraint
Installation on rear center seat

WARNING
The LATCH lower anchors at the center
Use the tether and tether anchor only
of the rear seat are much further apart than
for a child-restraint system:
the sets of LATCH lower anchors for
Using the tether or tether anchor to
child-restraint system installation at other
secure anything but a child-restraint
seating positions. Child-restraint systems
system is dangerous. This could
with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be
weaken or damage the tether or
installed on the center seating position.
tether anchor and result in injury.
Some LATCH equipped child-restraint
Always route the tether strap between systems can be placed in the center
the head restraint and the seatback: position and will reach the nearest
Routing the tether strap on top of the LATCH lower anchors which are 443 mm
head restraint is dangerous. In a (17.4 in) apart. LATCH compatible child-
collision the tether strap could slide restraint systems (with attachments on belt
off the head restraint and loosen the webbing) can be used at this seating
child-restraint system. The child- position only if the child-restraint system
restraint system could move which manufacturer's instructions state that the
may result in death or injury to the child-restraint system can be installed to
child. LATCH lower anchors that are 443 mm
(17.4 in) apart. Do not attach two child-
Tether strap restraint systems to the same LATCH
lower anchor. If your child-restraint
system has a tether, it must also be used
for your child's optimum safety.
The procedure for installation on the rear

outboards seats is the same.
LATCH lower anchor location
Anchor bracket

2-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (50,1)
Child Restraint
WARNING
Always route the tether strap between
the head restraint and the seatback:
Routing the tether strap on top of the
head restraint is dangerous. In a
collision the tether strap could slide
off the head restraint and loosen the
child-restraint system. The child-
restraint system could move which
may result in death or injury to the
child.
Tether strap
Anchor bracket

2-38
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (51,1)
SRS Air Bags
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please
verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS
AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags
are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations:
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)
The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection
in certain situations 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 bag
inflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are not
severe enough to 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 the
air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

l Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.
2-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (52,1)
SRS Air Bags
If your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system,
refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-54) for details.
If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system, the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a specified time after the
ignition is switched ON.
Climate control
Fully Automatic
Type
Manual Type
Small children must be protected by a child-restraint system as stipulated by law in every

state and province. In certain states and provinces, larger children must use a child-restraint
system (page 2-22).
Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow the
installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:
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 to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side
collisionsthat are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat
belts.
Children should not ride in the front passenger seat:

Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be
hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is
more likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in moderate
collision to the front-passenger side of the vehicle. Whenever possible, always secure
a child 12 years and under on the rear seats with an appropriate child-restraint
system for the child's age and size.
2-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (53,1)
SRS Air Bags
Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that
could deploy:
Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even
though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on
the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. The
child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently
backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.
Do not sit too close to the driver and front passenger air bags:
Sitting too close to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placing hands
or feet on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and front passenger air bags
inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries could occur if someone is too
close. The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. The
front seat passenger should keep both feet on the floor. Front seat occupants should
adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping
up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side
and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the
door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too
close to the door or leaning against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the
sides of the front seatbacks. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by
sitting in the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn
properly.
Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and front passenger air
bags deploy:
Attaching an object to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placing
something in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object could interfere
with air bag inflation and injure the occupants.
2-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (54,1)
SRS Air Bags
Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the
seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side
air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added
protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is
dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
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 your front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.
Do not attach objects on or around the area where a curtain air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the
windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roof
edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the
curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting
the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open
releasing the gas.
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
to deploy in the event of a side collision .
Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated:
Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could
get burned.
Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The
air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate
unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident.
Front occupants could be seriously injured.
Do not modify the suspension:
Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the
suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
2-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (55,1)
SRS Air Bags
Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect a damaged front door:
Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front
door has a side crash sensor as a component of the supplemental restraint system. If
holes are drilled in a front door, a door speaker is left removed, or a damaged door is
left unrepaired, the sensor could be adversely affected causing it to not detect the
pressure of an impact correctly during a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a
side impact correctly, the side and curtain air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner may not operate normally which could result in serious injury to
occupants.
Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make
any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda
Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front
seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the
bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air bag
connection.
Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats:
Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The components
essential to the supplemental restraint system could be damaged, and in the event of
a side collision, the appropriate air bags may not deploy, which could result in death
or serious injury. To prevent damage to the components essential to the
supplemental restraint system, do not place luggage or other objects under the front
seats.
Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
components:
Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be
replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a
trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they
will work in any subsequent accident. Driving with an expended or damaged air bag
or pretensioner unit will not afford you the necessary protection in the event of any
subsequent accident which could result in serious injury or death.
Do not remove interior air bag parts:
Removing any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering
wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge,
containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous. These parts contain essential air
bag components. The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts.
2-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (56,1)
SRS Air Bags
Properly dispose of the air bag system:

Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
NOTE
l If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to “Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)”
(page 8-2).
l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released.
Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause 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 systems and that
familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.
l This highly-visible label is displayed which warns against the use of rear-facing child-restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.

(Except Mexico)
(Mexico)
2-44
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (57,1)
SRS Air Bags
Supplemental Restraint System Components
With front passenger occupant classification system
2-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (58,1)
SRS Air Bags
Without front passenger occupant classification system
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Front seat belt pretensioners (page 2-18)
Front air bag sensors
Side crash sensors
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 4-23)
Side and curtain inflators and air bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-54)
Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-54)
Front passenger seat weight sensor control module
Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-59)
NOTE
- are equipped only on models with the front passenger occupant classification system.
2-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (59,1)
SRS Air Bags
How the SRS Air Bags Work

Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are
designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to
the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
qFront Seat Belt Pretensioners

The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near
frontal collisions. In addition, during a side collision, the pretensioner operates on the side
in which the collision occurs.
qDriver Air Bag

The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, the
driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's head or chest
caused by directly hitting the steering wheel.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”
(page 2-51).
The driver's dual-stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an
impact of moderate severity the driver's air bag deploys with lesser energy, whereas during
more severe impacts, it deploys with more energy.
qFront Passenger Air Bag

The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard.
The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag,
as mentioned above.
(page 2-51).
2-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (60,1)
SRS Air Bags

In addition, the front 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
occupant classification system (page 2-54).
qSide Air Bags

The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
(page 2-51).
In addition, the front passenger side 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
occupant classification system (page 2-54).
2-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (61,1)
SRS Air Bags
qCurtain Air Bags

The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge
along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard
passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
(page 2-51).
In a side impact:
Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on
that side only to inflate.
Only one side curtain air bag will deploy on the

side of the vehicle that receives the force of an
impact.

In an angled collision:
During a collision, the driver and front passenger's air bags will deploy. Depending on the
nature of the impact, the side air bag and the curtain air bag may deploy.
2-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (62,1)
SRS Air Bags
qWarning Light/Beep
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep on page 7-39.
2-50
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (63,1)
SRS Air Bags
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type
of collision.
(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.)
Types of collision
A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision
SRS
equipment
Front seat
belt X*1 (both sides) X*1 (impact side only)
pretensioner
Driver air
X
bag No air bag and front seat
Front belt pretensioner will be
passenger air X*1 activated in a rear collision.
bag
Side air bag X*2 X*1 (impact side only)
Curtain air
X*2 X (impact side only)
bag
X: The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision.
*1 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed
to deploy depending on the condition of the total seated weight on the front passenger
seat.
*2 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In an angled collision, the side air bag and curtain air bag may deploy.
2-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (64,1)
SRS Air Bags
Limitations to SRS Air Bag

In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be
detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle
Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate
Limitations to side collision detection:

The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as
severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Side impacts involving trees or poles Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles
2-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (65,1)
SRS Air Bags
Roll-over
2-53
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (66,1)
SRS Air Bags
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System í

First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-39)
carefully.
qFront Passenger Seat Weight Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as a part of the
supplemental restraint system. These sensors are located under both of the front passenger
seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat and
monitor the seat belt buckle for the front passenger seat. The SAS unit is designed to
prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from
deploying if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag, the
system deactivates the front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system when the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates. Refer to the following table for the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illumination conditions.
This system shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner
system, so make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates
according to the following table.
The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates if the sensors have a possible
malfunction. If this happens, the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy.
í
2-54 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (67,1)
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air
bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
Manual Type climate control Fully Automatic Type climate control
If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light
illuminates or is off under the following conditions:
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by the Front passenger seat
Front passenger air bag Front passenger front and
front passenger occupant belt pretensioner
deactivation indicator light side air bags
classification system system
Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated
Child or child-restraint
On Deactivated Deactivated
system*1
*2
Adult Off Ready Ready
*1 : If a larger child sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the child as being an adult depending
on the child's physique.
*2 : If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child
depending on the person's physique.
The curtain air bag is ready for inflating regardless of what the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
on/off condition chart indicates.
2-55
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (68,1)
SRS Air Bags
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched ON and does not illuminate as indicated in the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front
passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work properly in an accident.
WARNING
Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:
When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat required for air bag deployment is
dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the reduced total
seated weight condition and the front passenger front and side air bags and seat
belt pretensioner system will not deploy during an accident. The front passenger will
not have the supplementary protection of the air bag, which could result in serious
injury. Decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat could result in
an air bag not deploying under the following conditions, for example:
2-56
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (69,1)
SRS Air Bags
Ø A front passenger is seated as shown in the following figure:
Ø A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.
Ø Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the
front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat
bottom.
Ø Any accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
2-57
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (70,1)
SRS Air Bags
Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:
When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat
weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the
unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system in an accident and may cause serious injury. Increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat could result in the front passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under
the following conditions, for example:
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
Ø A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.
Ø A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with their feet.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
Ø Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
Ø The seat is washed.
Ø Liquids are spilled on the seat.
Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items
placed behind it.
Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver
seat.
Ø Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
CAUTION
Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the
sensors in the front seat bottoms:
Ø Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on
them.
Ø Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.
Ø To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
Ø Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
Ø If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint
system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page
2-30).
2-58
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (71,1)
SRS Air Bags
NOTE
l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and
side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly.
l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.
l The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might illuminate if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.
l If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system
according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light still does not illuminate, install the child-restraint system on the rear
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
l If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates when an adult is seated in
the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting with their feet on the
floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
still illuminates, move the passenger to the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is not possible, slide
the front passenger seat as far back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
qDriver and Front Passenger Buckle Switches

The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are
securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.
2-59
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (72,1)
SRS Air Bags
Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

l Front air bag sensors
l Air bag modules
l Side crash sensors
l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
l Front seat belt pretensioners
l Related wiring

l Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
l Front passenger seat weight sensors
l Front passenger seat weight sensor control module
l Front passenger seat belt buckle switches
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
2-60
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (73,1)
3 Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2 Driving Tips ........................................... 3-45

Keys .................................................... 3-2 Break-In Period ................................. 3-45
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3 Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9 Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Advanced Keyless Entry System í ..... 3-9 Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
Operational Range ............................ 3-10 Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever í ............ 3-22 Towing .................................................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ................................... 3-51
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-29

Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Mirrors ................................................... 3-30

Mirrors .............................................. 3-30
Windows ................................................. 3-33

Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Moonroof í ....................................... 3-38
Security System ..................................... 3-41

Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System í .................. 3-43
í
Some models. 3-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (74,1)
Before Driving
Keys
Keys CAUTION
Ø Because the key (transmitter) uses
WARNING low-intensity radio waves, it may
Do not leave the key in your vehicle not function correctly under the
with children and keep them in a place following conditions:
where your children will not find or Ø The key is carried with
play with them: communication devices such as
Leaving children in a vehicle with the cellular phones.
key is dangerous. This could result in Ø The key contacts or is covered
someone being badly injured or even by a metal object.
killed. Children may find these keys Ø The key is near electronic
to be an interesting toy to play with devices such as personal
and could cause the power windows computers.
or other controls to operate, or even Ø Non-Mazda genuine electronic
make the vehicle move. equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
Ø There is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
Ø The key (transmitter) may
consume battery power excessively
if it receives high-intensity radio
waves. Do not place the key near
electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
Ø To avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
Ø Drop the key.
Ø Get the key wet.
Ø Disassemble the key.
Ø Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
Ø Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
Ø Place heavy objects on the key.
Ø Put the key in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Ø Put any magnetized objects
close to the key.
3-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (75,1)
Before Driving
Keys
A code number is stamped on the plate

attached to the key set; detach this plate
Keyless Entry System
and store it in a safe place (not in the This system uses the key buttons to
vehicle) for use if you need to make a remotely lock and unlock the doors and
replacement key (auxiliary key). the trunk lid, and opens the trunk lid.
Also write down the code number and The system can start the engine without
keep it in a separate safe and convenient having to take the key out of your purse
place, but not in the vehicle. or pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention.
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult Operating the theft-deterrent system is
your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have also possible on theft-deterrent system-
your code number ready. equipped vehicles.
NOTE Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
The driver must carry the key to ensure the
system functions properly. System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
Operation indicator light For vehicles with the type A instrument
Transmitter Auxiliary key cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.
l KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

page 4-23.
l Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Key code number plate
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
Pull out the auxiliary key from the key (STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-39.
(transmitter). l Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-40.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key inoperative.
3-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (76,1)
Before Driving
Keys
qTransmitter
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed NOTE
by laws.
l (With theft-deterrent system)
Changes or modifications not The hazard warning lights flash when the
expressly approved by the party theft-deterrent system is armed or turned
responsible for compliance could void off.
the user's authority to operate the Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
equipment. 3-43.
l (With the advanced keyless function)
NOTE A beep sound can be heard for confirmation

l The keyless entry system operation may when the doors and trunk lid are locked/
vary due to local conditions. unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the
l The keyless entry system is fully operational beep sound can be turned off.
(door/trunk lid lock/unlock) when the push The volume of the beep sound can also be
button start is switched off. The system does changed.
not operate if the push button start is Refer to Personalization Features on page
switched to any position other than off. 9-9.
l If the key does not operate when pressing a Use the following procedure to change the
button or the operational range becomes setting.
too small, the battery may be dead. To 1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the
install a new battery, refer to Replace doors and the trunk lid.
Electrical Battery(page 6-32). 2. Open the driver's door.
l Battery life is about one year. Replace the 3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
battery with a new one if the KEY indicator door, press and hold the LOCK button on
light (green) flashes in the instrument the key for 5 seconds or longer.
cluster. Replacing the battery about once a All of the doors and the trunk lid lock and
year is recommended because the KEY the beep sound activates at the currently set
warning light/indicator light may not volume. (If the beep sound is currently set
illuminate or flash depending on the rate of to not activate, it will not activate.) The
battery depletion. setting changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it will
not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
l Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
l Close the driver's door.
l Additional keys can be obtained at an l Open the trunk lid.
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys can l The key is not operated for 10 seconds.
be used with the keyless functions per l Press any button except the LOCK
vehicle. Bring all keys to an Authorized button on the key.
Mazda Dealer when additional keys are l A request switch is pressed.
required.
3-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (77,1)
Before Driving
Keys
The operation indicator light flashes when Unlock button

the buttons are pressed. To unlock the driver's door, press the
Lock button unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press
(With the advanced keyless function)
the lock button and the hazard warning
A beep sound will be heard twice.
lights will flash once.
To unlock all doors, press the unlock
A beep sound will be heard once.
button again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard.
To confirm that all doors and the trunk lid
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
l The system can be set to unlock all doors by
performing a single operation.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
NOTE
9-9.
l The doors and the trunk lid can be locked
Use the following procedure to change the
by pressing the lock button while any other
setting.
door or the trunk lid is open. The hazard
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the
warning lights will not flash.
doors and the trunk lid.
When the lock button is pressed while any
2. Open the driver's door.
door is open and then the door is closed, all
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
the doors and the trunk lid are locked.
door, press and hold the UNLOCK button
l Confirm that all doors and the trunk lid are
on the key for 5 seconds or longer. The
locked visually or audibly by use of the
sound of the doors locking/unlocking can
double click.
be heard.
l Make sure all doors and the trunk lid are
After this, the system switches the setting
locked after pressing the button.
each time the UNLOCK button is pressed
(the sound of the doors locking/unlocking
When the doors are locked by pressing the
can be heard).
lock button on the key while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate
that the system is armed.
3-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (78,1)
Before Driving
Keys
4. The setting change is completed by doing Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
l Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to
l Open the trunk lid.
activate the vehicle's alarm.
l The key is not operated for 10 seconds.
l Press any button except the UNLOCK
button on the key.
l A request switch is pressed.
l (Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the key, all doors and

the trunk lid will automatically lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 60 seconds. If your NOTE
vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the The panic button will work whether any door
hazard warning lights will flash for or the trunk lid is open or closed.
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock (Turning on the alarm)
automatically can be changed. Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
Refer to Personalization Features on page more will trigger the alarm for about 2
9-9. minutes and 30 seconds, and the
l A door or the trunk lid is opened. following will occur:
l The push button start is switched to any l The horn sounds intermittently.
position other than off. l The hazard warning lights flash.

When the doors are unlocked by pressing (Turning off the alarm)
the unlock button on the key while the theft- The alarm stops by pressing any button on
deterrent system is turned off, the hazard the key.
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
Trunk button
To open the trunk lid, press and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.
3-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (79,1)
Before Driving
Keys
qOperational Range Without the advanced keyless function

The system operates only when the driver Interior antenna
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
l Starting the engine may be possible even if
the key is outside of the vehicle and
extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat. Operational range
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in
the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after NOTE
it is shut off and the push button start is The engine may not start if the key is placed in
switched to off. the following areas:
l Around the dashboard
l The trunk is out of the assured operational
l In the storage compartments such as the
range, however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start. glove compartment
l On the rear parcel shelf
With the advanced keyless function

qKey Suspend Function
Interior antenna
If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
l Starting the engine using the push
button start.
Operating the request switches.

Operational range
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
l Press a button on the key which has
had its functions temporarily

suspended.
3-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (80,1)
Before Driving
Keys
l (Manual transaxle)
When carrying another key, depress the
clutch pedal until the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates.
(Automatic transaxle)
When carrying another key, depress the
brake pedal until the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates.
page 4-23.
3-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (81,1)
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
NOTE
Advanced Keyless Entry The advanced keyless entry system functions
System í can be deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker
WARNING or other medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to start the
Radio waves from the key may affect engine by carrying the key. Consult an
medical devices such as pacemakers: Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. If the
Before using the key near people who advanced keyless entry system has been
use medical devices, ask the medical deactivated, you can start the engine by
device manufacturer or your following the procedure indicated when the key
physician if radio waves from the key battery goes dead.
will affect the device. Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
The advanced keyless function allows you Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
to lock/unlock the doors and trunk lid, or
open the trunk lid while carrying the key
without using the key.
System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning beeps.
l Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-40.
l Key Left-in-Trunk Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-trunk Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-40.
l Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-40.
í
Some models. 3-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (82,1)
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range qOpening the Trunk Lid
The system operates only when the driver Exterior antenna

is in the vehicle or within operational
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
80cm (31in)
narrower or the system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement, Refer to
Keyless Entry System on page 3-3. Operational range
qLocking, Unlocking the Doors

and the Trunk Lid
80cm (31in) Exterior antenna
80cm (31in)
Operational range
NOTE
The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles.
3-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (83,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
After closing the doors, always verify

Door Locks that they are securely closed:
Doors not securely closed are
WARNING dangerous, if the vehicle is driven
Always take all children and pets with with a door not securely closed, the
you or leave a responsible person with door could open unexpectedly
them: resulting in an accident.
Leaving a child or a pet unattended
in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In Always confirm the safety around the
hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle before opening a door:
vehicle can become high enough to Suddenly opening a door is
cause brain damage or even death. dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
Do not leave the key in your vehicle accident.
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed.
Keep all doors locked when driving:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident.
Always close all the windows and
moonroof, lock the doors and take the
key with you when leaving your vehicle
unattended:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.
3-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (84,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE qLocking, Unlocking with Key

l When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention feature All doors and the trunk lid lock
prevents you from locking yourself out of automatically when the driver's door is
the vehicle. locked with the key.
All doors and the trunk lid will All doors unlock when the driver's door is
automatically unlock if they are locked unlocked and the key is held in the unlock
using the power door locks with any door position for one second or longer.
open. Turn the key toward the front to lock,
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature toward the back to unlock.
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When any door is opened from the outside
while the key is inside the vehicle, the
closed doors are locked. All the doors are
automatically unlocked by closing the open Unlock
Lock
door.
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify the NOTE
driver that the key has been left in the Holding the key in the unlocked position in the
vehicle. driver's door lock for about a second unlocks
l (Door unlock (control) system with all doors. To unlock only the driver's door,
collision detection) insert the key into the driver's door lock and
This system automatically unlocks the turn the key briefly to the unlock position and
doors in the event the vehicle is involved in then immediately return it to the center
an accident to allow passengers to get out position.
of the vehicle immediately and prevent
being trapped inside. While the ignition is
switched ON and in the event the vehicle
receives an impact strong enough to inflate
the air bags, all the doors are automatically
unlocked after about 6 seconds have
elapsed from the time of the accident.
The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors will not unlock.
3-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (85,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qLocking, Unlocking with Request NOTE

Switch (With the advanced l The system can be set to unlock all doors by
keyless function) performing a single operation.
All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/ 9-9.
unlocked by pressing the request switch Use the following procedure to change the
on the front doors while the key is being setting.
carried. 1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the
Front doors doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the UNLOCK button
on the key for 5 seconds or longer. The
sound of the doors locking/unlocking can
be heard.
Request switch After this, the system switches the setting
each time the UNLOCK button is pressed
(the sound of the doors locking/unlocking
can be heard).
4. The setting change is completed by doing
To lock l Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
To lock the doors and the trunk lid, press l Open the trunk lid.
the request switch and the hazard warning l The key is not operated for 10 seconds.
lights will flash once. l Press any button except the UNLOCK
A beep sound will be heard once. button on the key.
To unlock l A request switch is pressed.
l Confirm that all doors and the trunk lid are
Driver's door request switch securely locked.

To unlock the driver's door, press the For the trunk lid, move it without pressing
request switch. A beep sound will be the electric trunk lid opener to verify that
heard twice and the hazard warning lights the trunk lid has not been left ajar.
l All doors and the trunk lid cannot be locked
will flash twice.
To unlock all doors, press the request when any door is open.
l It may require a few seconds for the doors
switch again within 3 seconds and two
more beep sounds will be heard. to unlock after the request switch is
pressed.
Front passenger door request switch
To unlock all doors, press the request
switch. A beep sound will be heard twice
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
3-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (86,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
l A beep sound is heard for confirmation l The setting can be changed so that the
when the doors and the trunk lid are doors and the trunk lid are locked
locked/unlocked using the request switch. If automatically without pressing the request
you prefer, the beep sound can be turned switch.
off. Refer to Personalization Features on page
The volume of the beep sound can also be 9-9.
changed. (Auto-lock function)
Refer to Personalization Features on page A beep sound is heard when all doors are
9-9. closed while the advanced key is being
Use the following procedure to change the carried. All doors and the trunk lid are
setting. locked automatically after about three
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the seconds when the advanced key is out of the
doors and the trunk lid. operational range. Also, the hazard
2. Open the driver's door. warning lights flash once. (Even if the
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's driver is in the operational range, all doors
door, press and hold the LOCK button on and the trunk lid are locked automatically
the key for 5 seconds or longer. after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of
All of the doors and the trunk lid lock and the operational range before the doors and
the beep sound activates at the currently set the trunk lid are completely closed or
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set another key is left in the vehicle, the auto-
to not activate, it will not activate.) The lock function will not work. Always make
setting changes each time the LOCK button sure that all doors and the trunk lid are
on the key is pressed and the beep sound closed and locked before leaving the
activates at the set volume. (If the beep vehicle. The auto-lock function does not
sound has been set to not activate, it will close the power windows.
not activate.) l (Auto re-lock function)
4. The setting change is completed by doing After unlocking with the request switch, all
any one of the following: doors and the trunk lid will automatically
l Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. lock if any of the following operations are
l Close the driver's door. not performed within about 60 seconds. If
l Open the trunk lid. your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
l The key is not operated for 10 seconds. the hazard warning lights will flash for
l Press any button except the LOCK confirmation.
button on the key. The time required for the doors to lock
l A request switch is pressed. automatically can be changed.
l (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Personalization Features on page
The hazard warning lights flash when the 9-9.
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned l A door or the trunk lid is opened.
off. l The ignition is switched to any position
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page other than off.
3-43.
3-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (87,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be careful
All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/ not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-3).
qAuto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
All doors and the trunk lid lock Pulling an inner handle on a front
automatically when lock side is pressed. door while the vehicle is moving is
They all unlock when unlock side is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of
pressed. the vehicle if a front door accidentally
Driver's door opens, which could result in death or
serious injury.
l When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the trunk
lid lock automatically.
l When the ignition is switched off, all
doors unlock automatically.

Lock These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
Auto lock/unlock function setting
Unlock
change using door-lock switch
The doors and the trunk lid can set to lock
Front passenger's door or unlock automatically by selecting any
one of the functions from the following
table and using the driver's door-lock
switch on the interior door panel to
perform the setting change as indicated in
the procedure which follows.
Settings can be changed using the
Lock
following operation.
Unlock
To lock all the doors/trunk lid from an

open front door, press the lock side of the
door lock switch and then close the door.
3-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (88,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE 1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must

l Function number 3 is the factory setting for remain closed.
your vehicle.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
l There are only a total of five auto lock/
unlock settings available for automatic 3. Press and hold the lock side of the
transaxle vehicles, and three for manual driver's door-lock switch within 20
transaxle vehicles. Be sure to press the seconds of switching the ignition ON,
unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch and make sure a beep sound is heard
the correct number of times according to about eight seconds afterwards.
the selected function number. If the switch
is mistakenly pressed six times on an 4. Referring to the auto lock/unlock
automatic transaxle vehicle or four times function setting table and determine the
on a manual transaxle, the procedure will function number for the desired setting.
be invalidated. If this occurs, start the Press the unlock side of the driver's
procedure from the beginning. door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
Function (Ex. If you select function 2, press the
Function*1
number unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
The auto door-lock function is
1 5. Three seconds after the function setting
disabled.
All the doors and the trunk lid lock has been changed, a beep sound will
2 automatically when the vehicle speed beep in the amount of the selected
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. function number. (Ex. Function
All the doors and the trunk lid lock number 3 = 3 beep sounds)
automatically when the vehicle speed
3 is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.
All the doors unlock when the ignition
is switched from ON to Off.
(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is shifted from park (P)
4
to any other gear position, all the
doors and the trunk lid lock
automatically.
(Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is shifted from park (P)
to any other gear position, all the
5 doors and the trunk lid lock
automatically.
When the shift lever is shifted to park
(P) while the ignition is switched ON,
all the doors unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are
available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
3-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (89,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
(Manual transaxle vehicles) (Automatic transaxle vehicles)
Current Function Number

Current Function Number Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Press unlock side of
lock switch once
Function Number 1
Press lock side of
Function Number 1 Press lock side of Press 2 times lock switch
lock switch
Press 2 times Function Number 2
Press 3 times Cancel setting
Function Number 2 Cancel setting
Function Number 3 Wait for 3 second
Press 3 times
Wait for 3 second Press 4 times
Function Number 3 Function Number 4
Function set (The
Function set (The Press 5 times number of beeps
number of beeps Function Number 5 heard is the same as
Press 4 times
heard is the same as the selected function
Cancel setting the selected function number)
number) Press 6 times
Cancel setting
NOTE
l The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
while the setting function is being
performed.
l The procedure can be cancelled by pressing
the lock side of the driver's door-lock
switch.
3-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (90,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qLocking, Unlocking with Door- NOTE

Lock Knob When locking the door this way:
l Be careful not to leave the key inside the
To lock any door from the inside, press vehicle.

the door-lock knob. l The driver's door lock knob cannot be used
To unlock, pull it outward. while the driver's door is open.

This does not operate the other door l The red indication can be seen when the
locks. door-lock knob is unlocked.
Red indication
Lock
Unlock
To lock the front passenger door with the

door-lock knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door (holding the door handle
pulled is not required).
This does not operate the other door
locks.
Door-lock knob
3-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (91,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qRear Door Child Safety Locks Trunk Lid

These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the WARNING
rear doors. Use them both whenever a Never allow a person to ride in the
child rides in the vehicle. trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
If you slide the child safety lock to the is dangerous. The person in the trunk
lock position before closing that door, the could be seriously injured or killed
door cannot be opened from the inside. during sudden braking or a collision.
The door can be opened only by pulling
the outside handle. Do not drive with the trunk lid open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open trunk lid in a
Unlock moving vehicle will cause exhaust
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and
Lock highly poisonous, and it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open trunk lid could
cause occupants to fall out in an
accident.
3-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (92,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qOpening and Closing the Trunk Lid

CAUTION
Ø Before opening the trunk lid, Opening the trunk lid with Electric
remove any snow and ice trunk lid opener (With the advanced
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the keyless function)
trunk lid could close under the A locked trunk lid can also be opened
weight of the snow and ice while the key is being carried.
resulting in injury. Press the electric trunk lid opener on the
Ø Be careful when opening/closing trunk lid, and then raise the trunk lid when
the trunk lid during strong winds. the latch releases.
If a strong gust blows against the
trunk lid, it could close suddenly
resulting in injury.
Ø Fully open the trunk lid and make
sure that it stays open. If the trunk
lid is only opened partially, it Electric trunk lid
could slam shut by vibration or opener
wind gusts resulting in injury.
Ø When loading or unloading
luggage in the trunk, turn off the
engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust
gas. NOTE
l When opening the trunk lid with the doors
and the trunk lid locked, it may require a
few seconds for the trunk lid latch to
release after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.
l The trunk lid can be closed when the doors
are locked with the key left in the vehicle.
However, to prevent leaving the key in the
vehicle, the trunk lid can be opened by
pressing the electric trunk lid opener. If the
trunk lid cannot be opened despite doing
this procedure, press the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
3-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (93,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Opening the trunk lid with the remote qTrunk Light

release button
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
Push the remote release button. and off when it's closed.
NOTE NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a To prevent the battery from being discharged,
malfunction in the electrical system and the do not leave the trunk open for a long period
trunk lid cannot be unlocked, the trunk lid can when the engine is not running.
be opened by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on
page 7-42.
Closing the trunk lid

To close, lower the trunk lid slowly using
the trunk lid grip recess, and then push the
trunk lid closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to
make sure it is secure.
Trunk lid grip recess
3-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (94,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Inside Trunk Release Lever í WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat
trunk release lever that provides a means backs are latched and do not allow
of escape for children and adults in the children to play inside the vehicle:
event they become locked inside the Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
trunk. children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
No matter how careful adults might be trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
with keys and locking their cars, parents possible injury or death from heat
should be aware that children may be exposure.
tempted to play around vehicles and use Always keep the car from being a
the trunk as a hiding place. tempting place to play by latching the
rear seats, doors and the trunk, and
Adults are advised to familiarize keeping the keys where children can
themselves with the operation and not play with them:
location of the inside trunk release lever Leaving children or animals
so that all children can be told about it in unattended in a parked vehicle is
an appropriate way, keeping in mind that dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
most vehicles do not have such levers. children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Do not leave the car, the rear
folding seats or the trunk unlocked.
í
3-22 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (95,1)
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
qOpening the Trunk Lid from the

Inside
Slide the inside trunk release lever in the
direction of the arrow. The lever is made
of material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
The inside trunk release lever is located

on the inside of the trunk lid.
3-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (96,1)
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

qFuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION
Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
Ø Never add fuel system additives. Otherwise, the emission control system could be
damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name “Gasohol”.
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not
be covered by the Mazda warranty.
l Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (97,1)
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
qEmission Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and
could ignite anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst
inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will
damage the converter and cause poor performance.
Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
Ø Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
Ø Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
Ø Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by a qualified technician.
Ø Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
NOTE
l Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before
the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some states, such modification
made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.
l While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear of the
right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. Your vehicle has a self-
checking device and it operates while the engine is off.
3-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (98,1)
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
qEngine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss
of consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when
idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed
and the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe,
before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The
exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin.
Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of
consciousness or even death to occupants in the cabin.
3-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (99,1)
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap CAUTION

(U.S.A. and Canada)
WARNING Always use only a genuine Mazda
When removing the fuel-filler cap, fuel-filler cap or an approved
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any equivalent, available at an
hissing to stop. Then remove it: Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can cap can result in a serious
burn skin and eyes and cause illness malfunction of the fuel and emission
if ingested. Fuel spray is released control systems. It may also cause
when there is pressure in the fuel the check engine light in the
tank and the fuel-filler cap is instrument cluster to illuminate.
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and qFuel-Filler Lid
always keep sparks and flames away To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid
from the filler neck: release.
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Remote fuel-filler
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
lid release
pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfilling the fuel tank may cause qFuel-Filler Cap
fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
overflow and leakage could damage counterclockwise.
the vehicle and if the fuel ignites it Attach the removed cap to the inner side
could cause a fire and explosion of the fuel lid.
resulting in serious injury or death.
3-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (100,1)
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
CAUTION
(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
3-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (101,1)
Before Driving
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident.
qSteering Wheel Adjustment

To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever

2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, and then push the lever up to
lock the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up
and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
3-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (102,1)
Before Driving
Mirrors
2. Press the mirror switch in the

Mirrors appropriate direction.
Before driving, adjust the inside and Mirror switch
outside mirrors.
qOutside Mirrors
WARNING Center position
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
mirror is closer than it appears. by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Mirror type
Folding mirror
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror. WARNING
Convex type (front passenger side)
Always return the outside mirrors to
The mirror has single curvature on its
the driving position before you start
surface.
driving:
Power mirror adjustment Driving with the outside mirrors
The ignition must be switched to ACC or folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
ON position. will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.
To adjust: Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left ( ) flush with the vehicle.
or right ( ) to choose the left or right
side mirror.
3-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (103,1)
Before Driving
Mirrors
Driver's side auto-dimming door NOTE

mirror í For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
The movement of the auto-dimming door adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
mirror is interlocked with the auto- position.
dimming rearview mirror in the interior to Reducing glare from headlights
automatically reduce glare from rear on-
coming vehicles. Manual day/night mirror
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31. Push the day/night lever forward for day
NOTE driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
The front passenger-side door mirror does not headlights from cars at the rear.
have the auto-dimming feature.
Day/Night lever
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the Day
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block Night
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
Auto-dimming mirror
Rearview mirror adjustment
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror reduces glare of headlights from cars at
to center on the scene through the rear the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
window.
í
Some models. 3-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (104,1)
Before Driving
Mirrors
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the

automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button ( ). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator light OFF button

ON button
NOTE
l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects
on or around the light sensor. Otherwise,
light sensor sensitivity will be affected and
may not operate normally.
Light sensor
l For information regarding the 3 buttons

( , , ) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System
on page 4-74.
l The auto-dimmer function is canceled when
the ignition is switched ON and the shift
lever is in reverse (R).
3-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (105,1)
Before Driving
Windows
Power Windows qOperating the Power Windows

(Type A)
The ignition must be switched ON for the
NOTE
power windows to operate. l Each passenger window can be operated
WARNING with each door switch when the power
window lock switch on the driver's door is
Make sure the opening is clear before in the unlocked position (page 3-37).
closing a window: l Each passenger window can also be
Closing power windows are operated using the master control switches
dangerous. A person's hands, head, on the driver's door.
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury Master control switches
or even death. This warning applies Driver's window
especially to children.
Never allow children to play with Left rear window
power window switches:
Power window switches that are not
Front
locked with the power window lock passenger's
switch would allow children to window
operate power windows
unintentionally which could result in Right rear window
serious injury if a child's hands, head
or neck becomes caught by the Normal opening/closing
window.
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
CAUTION To close the window to the desired
To prevent burning out the fuse and position, lightly pull up the switch.
damaging the power window system,
Master control switches
do not open or close more than three
windows at once. Driver's window Close
Open
3-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (106,1)
Before Driving
Windows
3 Press the switch and fully open the

window.
4 Pull up the switch to fully close the
Close window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
Open window fully closed.
5 Repeat Steps 3-4 for the front passenger
power window while seated in the front
passenger seat.
6 Repeat Steps 3-4 for both the left and
right rear power windows while seated
in the rear seat.
7 Make sure that the power windows
Auto-opening/closing operate correctly using the door
To fully open the window automatically, switches.
press the switch completely down. After the system has been re-initialized,
To fully close the window automatically, each passenger window can be fully
pull the switch completely up. opened or closed automatically using the
master control switches.
To stop the window partway, pull or press
Jam-safe window
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the window during the manual
Power window system initialization closing operation or the auto-closing
procedure operation, the window will stop and open
If the battery was disconnected during halfway.
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated WARNING
after the window is fully open/closed), the Make sure nothing blocks the window
window will not fully open and close just before it reaches the fully closed
automatically. position or while fully holding up the
Resetting of the automatic function can be power window switch:
performed using the master control Blocking the power window just
switches or each passenger door switch. before it reaches the fully closed
The power window auto function reset position or while fully holding up the
procedure can be done on all door power window switch is dangerous.
switches. The power window auto In this case, the jam-safe function
function will only resume on the power cannot prevent the window from
window that has been reset. closing all the way. If fingers are
1 Switch the ignition ON. caught, serious injuries could occur.
2 Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
3-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (107,1)
Before Driving
Windows
NOTE qOperating the Driver's Side

l Depending on driving conditions, a closing Power Window (Type B)
power window could stop and start opening
when the window feels a shock that is Normal opening/closing
similar to something blocking it. To open the window to the desired
In the event the jam-safe function activates position, lightly hold down the switch.
and the power window cannot be closed To close the window to the desired
automatically, pull and hold the switch fully position, lightly pull up the switch.
and the window will close.
l The jam-safe window function does not Master control switches
operate until the system has been reset. Driver's window Close
Engine-off power window operation

Open
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off with all doors
closed. If any door is opened, the power
window will stop operating.
NOTE
For engine-off operation of the power window,
the switch must be held up firmly throughout Auto-opening/closing
window closure because the auto-closing To fully open the window automatically,
function will be inoperable. press the switch completely down, then
release. The window will fully open
automatically.
To fully close the window automatically,
pull the switch completely up, then
release. The window will fully close
automatically.
To stop the window partway, pull or press

the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
3-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (108,1)
Before Driving
Windows
Power window system initialization NOTE

procedure l Depending on driving conditions, a closing
If the battery was disconnected during power window could stop and start opening
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons when the window feels a shock that is
(such as a switch continues to be operated similar to something blocking it.
after the window is fully open/closed), the In the event the jam-safe function activates
window will not fully open and close and the power window cannot be closed
automatically. automatically, pull and hold the switch and
The power window auto function will the window will close.
only resume on the power window that
l The jam-safe window function does not
has been reset. operate until the system has been reset.
1 Switch the ignition ON. Engine-off power window operation
2 Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is The power window can be operated for
not depressed. about 40 seconds after the ignition is
3 Press the switch and fully open the switched from ON to off with all doors
window. closed. If any door is opened, the power
4 Pull up the switch to fully close the window will stop operating.
window and continue holding the NOTE
switch for about 2 seconds after the For engine-off operation of the power window,
window fully closed. the switch must be held up firmly throughout
Jam-safe window window closure because the auto-closing
function will be inoperable.
If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the window during the auto-
closing operation, the window will stop
and open halfway.
WARNING
Make sure nothing blocks the window
just before it reaches the fully closed
position or while holding up the power
window switch:
Blocking the power window just
before it reaches the fully closed
position or while holding up the
power window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function
cannot prevent the window from
closing all the way. If fingers are
caught, serious injuries could occur.
3-36
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (109,1)
Before Driving
Windows
qOperating the Passenger Power qPower Window Lock Switch

Windows (Type B) This feature prevents all power windows
The power windows may be operated from operating, except the driver's power
when the power window lock switch on window. Keep this switch in the locked
the driver's door is in the unlocked position while children are in the vehicle.
position. Locked position (button depressed):
Only the driver's power window can be
The passenger windows may be opened or operated.
closed using the master control switches Unlocked position (button not
on the driver's door. depressed):
All power windows on each door can be
Master control switches operated.
Driver's window
Locked position
Left rear window
Front
passenger's
window Unlocked position
Right rear window
To open the window to the desired

position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.
Close
Open
3-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (110,1)
Before Driving
Windows
NOTE
Moonroof í Before washing your Mazda, make sure the
The moonroof can be opened or closed moonroof is completely closed so that water
electrically only when the ignition is does not get inside the cabin area. After
switched ON. washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the
water off the moonroof before operating it to
Tilt/Slide switch avoid water penetration which could cause
rust and water damage to your headliner.
qTilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.
To fully tilt automatically, momentarily

press the tilt/slide switch.
To fully close automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
WARNING direction.
To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide
Do not let passengers stand up or switch.
extend part of the body through the
open moonroof while the vehicle is
moving:
Extending the head, arms, or other
parts of the body through the
moonroof is dangerous. The head or
arms could hit something while the
vehicle is moving. This could cause
serious injury or death. Tilt up
Make sure the opening is clear before Close (Tilt down)
closing the moonroof:
A closing moonroof is dangerous. The
hands, head, or even neck of a
person, especially a child, could be
caught in it as it closes, causing
serious injury or even death.
í
3-38 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (111,1)
Before Driving
Windows
qSlide Operation qJam-safe Moonroof

To fully open automatically, momentarily If a person's hands, head or an object
press the tilt/slide switch in the backward blocks the moonroof during closing
direction. operation, the moonroof will stop and
To fully close automatically, momentarily open halfway.
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
direction. WARNING
To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide Make sure nothing blocks the
switch. moonroof just before it reaches the
fully closed position:
Blocking the moonroof just before it
Open reaches the closed position is
dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function
cannot prevent the moonroof from
closing. If fingers are caught, serious
injuries could occur.
NOTE
Close
l Depending on driving conditions, a closing
moonroof could stop and start opening
when the moonroof feels a shock that is
qPower Moonroof Re-set Procedure similar to something blocking it.
l The moonroof's jam-safe function does not
If the battery is disconnected, the function while the moonroof is initializing.
moonroof will not operate. The moonroof
will not operate correctly until it is re-set.
Carry out the following procedure to re-
set the moonroof and resume operation:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt
open the rear of the moonroof.
3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the
moonroof tilts open to the fully open
position, then closes a little.
NOTE
If the re-set procedure is performed while the
moonroof is in the slide position (partially
open) it will close before the rear tilt opens.
3-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (112,1)
Before Driving
Windows
qSunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when

the moonroof is opened, but must be
closed by hand.
Sunshade
CAUTION
Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To
avoid damaging the sunshade, do
not push up on it.
Ø Do not close the sunshade while
the moonroof is opening. Trying to
force the sunshade closed could
damage it.
3-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (113,1)
Before Driving
Security System
Modification and Add-On Immobilizer System

Equipment The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer recognizes.
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation
if the system have been modified or if any If someone attempts to start the engine
add-on equipment has been installed. with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent the
CAUTION theft of your vehicle.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do If you have a problem with the
not modify the system or install any immobilizer system or the key, consult an
add-on equipment to the immobilizer Authorized Mazda Dealer.
and the theft-deterrent systems or
the vehicle. CAUTION
Ø Radio equipment like this is
governed by laws.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Ø To avoid damage to the key, do
not:
Ø Drop the key.
Ø Get the key wet.
Ø Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
Ø Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
Ø If the engine does not start with
the correct key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating
or flashing, the system may have
a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
3-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (114,1)
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE Arming
l The keys carry a unique electronic code. The system is armed when the push
For this reason, and to assure your safety, button start is pressed from ON to off.
obtaining a replacement key requires some The security indicator light in the
waiting time. They are only available instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds
through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. until the system is disarmed.
l Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
If a key is lost, consult an Authorized 4-23.
l If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not
been reset is not possible.
Disarming
qOperation The system is disarmed when the ignition
NOTE is switched ON with the correct
l The engine may not start and security
programmed key. The security indicator
indicator light may illuminate or flash if the
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
key is placed in an area where it is difficult
then turns off. If the engine does not start
for the system to detect the signal, such as
with the correct key, and the security
on the dashboard or in the glove
indicator light remains illuminated or
compartment. Move the key to a location
flashing, try the following:
within the signal range, switch the ignition
Make sure the key is within the
off, and then restart the engine.
operational range for signal transmission.
l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from
Switch the ignition off, and then restart
a transceiver or mobile telephone could
the engine. If the engine does not start
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
after 3 or more tries, contact an
you are using the proper key and the engine
fails to start, check the security indicator NOTE
light. l If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do not
shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the indicator light is
flashing, you will not be able to restart it.
l Because the electronic codes are reset when
the immobilizer system is repaired, the keys
are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
3-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (115,1)
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
Theft-Deterrent System í If the battery goes dead while the theft-
If the theft deterrent system detects an deterrent system is armed, the horn will
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which activate and the hazard warning lights will
could result in the vehicle or its contents flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by qHow to Arm the System
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
1. Close the windows and the moonroof í
warning lights.
securely.
The system will not function unless it's 2. Press the push button start off.
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure 3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
correctly. trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
qOperation or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
System triggering conditions The hazard warning lights will flash
The horn sounds intermittently and the once.
hazard warning lights flash for about 30 The following method will also arm the
seconds when the system is triggered by theft-deterrent system:
any one of the following: Press the door-lock switch “ ” while
í
l Unlocking a door with the key , door any door is open and then close all of
lock switch, or an inside door-lock the doors.
knob. (With the advanced keyless function)
l Forcing open a door, the hood or the Press a request switch.
trunk lid.
l Opening the hood by operating the
The security indicator light in the
hood release handle. instrument panel flashes twice per
l Switching the ignition ON without
second for 20 seconds.
using the push button start. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
If the system is triggered again, the lights page 4-23.
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the
auxiliary key í or with the transmitter.
(With advanced key)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
í
Some models. 3-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (116,1)
Before Driving
Security System
NOTE NOTE
l The theft deterrent system can also be When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
armed by activating the auto relock unlock button on the transmitter or using the
function with all the doors, the trunk lid auxiliary key í while the theft-deterrent system
and the hood closed. is turned off, the hazard warning lights will
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4. flash twice to indicate that the system is turned
l The system will disarm if one of the off.
following operations takes place within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button: qTo Stop the Alarm
l Unlocking a door.
l Any door or the trunk lid is opened. A triggered alarm can be turned off using
l The hood is opened. any one of the following methods:
l Unlock the driver's door with the
l The ignition is switched on.
l (With the advanced keyless function) auxiliary key. í
l Press the unlock button on the
Press the electric trunk lid opener while
the key is being carried. transmitter.
l The engine is started with the push
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again. button start.
l When the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter or using the
l Press a request switch on the doors.
auxiliary key while the theft-deterrent
l Press the electric trunk lid opener
system is armed, the hazard warning lights while the key is being carried.
will flash once to indicate that the system is The hazard warning lights will flash
armed. twice.
qTo Turn Off an Armed System qTheft-Deterrent Labels

An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
l Unlock the driver's door with the
auxiliary key. í
l Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
l Switch the ignition ON.
Press a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the

lower rear corner of a front door window.
í
3-44 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (117,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions

No special break-in is necessary, but a few How you operate your Mazda determines
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
miles) may add to the performance, these suggestions to help save money on
economy, and life of your Mazda. fuel and repairs.
l Do not race the engine. l Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
l Do not maintain one constant speed, runs smoothly, begin driving.

either slow or fast, for a long period of l Avoid fast starts.
time. l Follow the maintenance schedule (page
l Do not drive constantly at full-throttle 6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda

or high engine rpm for extended Dealer perform inspections and
periods of time. servicing.
l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. l Use the air conditioner only when
l Avoid full-throttle starts. necessary.

l Slow down on rough roads.
l Keep the tires properly inflated.
l Do not carry unnecessary weight.
l Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.

l Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
l Keep windows closed at high speeds.
l Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause
damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of
steering or braking control could
cause an accident.
3-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (118,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Hazardous Driving Floor Mat

WARNING WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to Make sure the floor mats are hooked
downshift on slippery surfaces: on the retention pins to prevent them
Downshifting into lower gear while from bunching up under the foot
driving on slippery surfaces is pedals:
dangerous. The sudden change in tire Using a floor mat that is not secured
speed could cause the tires to skid. is dangerous as it will interfere with
This could lead to loss of vehicle the accelerator and brake pedal
control and an accident. operation, which could result in an
accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards: Do not install two floor mats, one on
l Be cautious and allow extra distance top of the other, on the driver's side:
for braking. Installing two floor mats, one on top
l Avoid sudden braking and sudden of the other, on the driver's side is
maneuvering. dangerous as the retention pins can
l Do not pump the brakes. Continue to only keep one floor mat from sliding
press down on the brake pedal. forward.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) In using a heavy duty floor mat for
on page 4-92. winter use always remove the
l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and original floor mat.
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with
wheels. the foot pedal and could result in an
l For more traction in starting on accident.
slippery surfaces such as ice or packed
snow, use sand, rock salt, chains,
carpeting, or other nonslip material
under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
When setting a floor mat, position the

floor mat so that its grommets are inserted
over the pointed end of the retention
posts.
3-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (119,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle Winter Driving

WARNING Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow sand or salt.
anyone to stand behind a wheel when Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
pushing the vehicle: perform the following precautions:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the wheels at high speed is the radiator.
dangerous. The spinning tire could Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-23.
overheat and explode. This could l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
cause serious injuries. reduces battery capacity.
l Use an engine oil appropriate for the
CAUTION lowest ambient temperatures that the

Too much rocking may cause engine vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
l Inspect the ignition system for damage
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage. and loose connections.
l Use washer fluid made with
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from antifreeze―but do not use engine
snow, sand or mud, depress the coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
accelerator slightly and slowly move the (page 6-25).
l Do not use the parking brake in
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
l Snow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.

Remove snow before driving.
l Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or

frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
l Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
3-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (120,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
l Braking performance can be adversely qTire Chains

affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake components. If this situation Check local regulations before using tire
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly, chains.
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several CAUTION
times until the brake performance Ø Chains may affect handling.
returns to normal. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
qSnow Tires recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
Use snow tires on all four wheels Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) holes, and sharp turns.
while driving with snow tires. Inflate Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking.
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) Ø Do not use chains on a temporary
more than recommended on the tire spare tire; it may result in damage
pressure label (driver's door frame), but to the vehicle and to the tire.
never more than the maximum cold-tire Ø Do not use chains on roads that
pressure shown on the tires. are free of snow or ice. The tires
and chains could be damaged.
Your vehicle is originally equipped with Ø Chains may scratch or chip
all season radials designed to be used all aluminum wheels.
year around. In some extreme climates
you may find it necessary to replace them NOTE
with snow tires during the winter months The tire pressure monitoring system may not
to further improve traction on snow and function correctly when using tire chains.
ice covered roads.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
WARNING Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Use only the same size and type tires Dealer.
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels: Installing the chains
Using tires different in size or type is 1. Secure the chains on the front tires as
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling tightly as possible.
could be greatly affected and result Always follow the chain
in an accident. manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION 2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2

―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
3-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (121,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Driving In Flooded Area Overloading

WARNING WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
by driving slowly, releasing the The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
accelerator pedal and lightly applying and the gross vehicle weight rating
the brakes several times until the brake (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
performance returns to normal: Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
Driving with wet brakes is on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
dangerous. Increased stopping these ratings can cause an accident
distance or the vehicle pulling to one or vehicle damage. You can estimate
side when braking could result in a the weight of your load by weighing
serious accident. Light braking will the items (or people) before putting
indicate whether the brakes have them in the vehicle.
been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short
circuiting of electrical/electronic
parts, or engine damage or stalling
from water absorption. If the vehicle
has been immersed in water, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
3-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (122,1)
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving under
the following conditions:
l Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle
l Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle
Your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading performance and
handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be
damaged if driven through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use
care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.
3-50
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (123,1)
Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Recreational Towing

Your Mazda is not designed for towing. An example of “recreational towing” is
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“Towing Description” (page 7-26) and
“Tiedown Hook” (page 7-27) and
carefully follow the instructions.
3-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (124,1)
3-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (125,1)
4 When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2 i-ELOOP ................................................. 4-96

Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2 i-ELOOP í ........................................ 4-96
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8 Drive Selection ....................................... 4-99
Drive Selection í ............................... 4-99
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10 Power Steering ..................................... 4-101
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-23 Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)... 4-102

Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) í ... 4-102
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Cruise Control ...................................... 4-111
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58 Cruise Control í .............................. 4-111
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC) í ... 4-63
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) ... 4-114
Fog Lights í ...................................... 4-67
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) í ... 4-114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-68
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-72 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....... 4-117
Horn .................................................. 4-73 Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System í ............................................ 4-74 System .................................................. 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Radar Sensor .......................................... 4-78 System í .......................................... 4-121
Radar Sensor í .................................. 4-78
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ................................................ 4-130
Brake ...................................................... 4-81
Brake System .................................... 4-81 (LDWS) í ....................................... 4-130
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) í... 4-86
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-137
Rear View Monitor í ...................... 4-137
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
í
Some models. 4-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (126,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Off
Ignition Switch
The power supply to electrical devices
qPush Button Start Positions turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
Each time the push button start is pressed,
switch the ignition off, set the parking
the ignition switches in the order of off,
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
start again from ON switches the ignition
or R (manual transaxle):
off.
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
Indicator light dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
NOTE vehicle's security systems and run the
l The engine starts by pressing the push battery down.
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake ACC (Accessory)
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the Some electrical accessories will operate
ignition position, press the push button start and the indicator light (amber)
without depressing the pedal. illuminates.
l Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so NOTE
could result in the battery going dead. If the The keyless entry system does not function
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic while the push button start has been pressed to
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position, ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition if they have been locked manually.
switches off automatically after about 25
minutes.
4-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (127,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ON
Starting the Engine
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light WARNING
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is Radio waves from the key may affect
switched ON and the engine is not medical devices such as pacemakers:
running.) Before using the key near people who
Some indicator lights/warning lights use medical devices, ask the medical
should be inspected before the engine is device manufacturer or your
started (page 4-23). physician if radio waves from the key
will affect the device.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to ON,
the sound of the fuel pump motor operating
near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
4-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (128,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE 5. (Manual transaxle)

l The key must be carried because the key Continue to press the clutch pedal
carries an immobilizer chip that must firmly until the engine has completely
communicate with the engine controls at started.
short range. (Automatic transaxle)
l The engine can be started when the push Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or restart the engine while the vehicle is
ON. moving, shift into neutral (N).
l The push button start system functions
NOTE
(function which can start the engine by only
(Manual transaxle)
carrying the key) can be deactivated to
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
prevent any possible adverse effect on a
is not depressed sufficiently.
user wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you will
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
be unable to start the engine by carrying
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
depressed sufficiently.
Dealer for details. If the push button start
system functions have been deactivated, you 6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
can start the engine by following the (green) (if equipped) in the instrument
procedure indicated when the key battery cluster and the push button start
goes dead. indicator light (green) illuminate. Refer
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
Battery is Dead on page 4-6. 4-23. If the push button start indicator
l After starting a cold engine, the engine light (green) flashes, make sure that the
speed increases and a whining sound from key is being carried (for vehicles with a
the engine compartment can be heard. type A meter (page 4-23), messages are
This is for improved exhaust gas displayed in the instrument cluster). If
purification and does not indicate defect of the push button start indicator light
the parts. (green) flashes with the key being
l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark carried, touch the key to the push
ignition system. button start and start the engine (for
This system meets all Canadian vehicles with a type A meter (page
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard 4-23), messages are displayed in the
requirements regulating the impulse instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
electrical field strength of radio noise. Start Function When Key Battery is
1. Make sure you are carrying the key. Dead on page 4-6.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
4-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (129,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
CAUTION l Under the following conditions, the KEY
If the KEY warning light (red) warning light (red) flashes after the push
illuminates, or the push button start button start is pressed to inform the driver
indicator light (amber) flashes, this that the push button start will not switch to
could indicate a problem with the ACC even if it is pressed from off (for
engine starting system and the vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-23),
inability to start the engine or switch messages are displayed in the instrument
the ignition to ACC or ON (for cluster).
vehicles with a type A meter (page l The key battery is dead.
4-23), messages are displayed in the l The key is out of operational range.
instrument cluster). Have your l The key is placed in areas where it is
vehicle inspected at an Authorized difficult for the system to detect the
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. signal (page 3-7).
l A key from another manufacturer similar
to the key is in the operational range.
l (Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
l When the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) (if equipped) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
l (Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
4-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (130,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
7. Press the push button start after both qEngine Start Function When Key
the KEY indicator light (green) (if Battery is Dead
equipped) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light CAUTION
(green) illuminate.
When starting the engine by holding
NOTE the transmitter over the push button
l After starting the engine, the push button start due to a dead key battery or a
start indicator light (amber) turn off and malfunctioning key, be careful not to
the ignition is in the ON position. allow the following.
l After pressing the push button start and Otherwise the signal from the key
before the engine starts, the operation will not be received correctly and the
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the engine may not start.
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal
not indicate a malfunction. objects touch the key.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
l If the engine does not start the first time, Ø Spare keys or keys for other
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under vehicles equipped with an
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does immobilizer system touch or come
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an near the key.
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-23).
Ø Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage which touch or
come near the key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) or fully depress the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle).
4-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (131,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
2. Verify that the push button start NOTE

indicator light (green) flashes. l The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
NOTE
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
The push button start indicator light (green)
depressed (automatic transaxle).
will flash even if the push button start is l If there is a malfunction with the push
pressed before depressing the brake pedal
button start function, the push button start
(automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal
indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case,
(manual transaxle). If the clutch pedal is
the engine may start, however, have the
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle) under
Dealer as soon as possible.
this condition, the engine can be started by l If the push button start indicator light
resuming the procedure following this.
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
3. Touch the push button start using the operation from the beginning again. If it
backside of the key (as shown) while does not illuminate, have the vehicle
the push button start indicator light checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(green) flashes. l If you just want to change the ignition
position (with a dead key battery), after the
push button start indicator light (green)
changes to illumination, release the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle) or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle), and press the
push button start. The ignition switches in
Indicator light the order of ACC, ON, and OFF each time
it is pressed. Once the ignition switches off,
the ignition position can no longer be
switched. Therefore, if the engine starts,
Push button start perform the operation from the beginning
Key
again.
4. After the push button start indicator

light (green) changes to full
illumination, press the push button start
with your finger.
4-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (132,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
qEmergency Operation for Turning the Engine Off

Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) WARNING
illuminates, or the push button start Do not stop the engine while the
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could vehicle is moving:
indicate that the engine may not start Stopping the engine while the vehicle
using the usual starting method (for is moving for any reason other than
vehicles with a type A meter, messages in an emergency is dangerous.
are displayed in the instrument cluster). Stopping the engine while the vehicle
Have your vehicle inspected at an is moving will result in reduced
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as braking ability due to the loss of
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be power braking, which could cause an
force-started. Press and hold the push accident and serious injury.
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the 1. Stop the vehicle completely.
engine such as having the key in the
2. (Manual transaxle)
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
Shift into neutral.
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
4-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (133,1)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
l The cooling fan in the engine compartment
could turn on for a few minutes after the
ignition is switched from ON to OFF,
whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool
the engine compartment quickly.
l If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the key
becomes unusable.
Refer to Battery Replacement on page 6-32.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A*1
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of the
instrument cluster.
*1 Refer to Type A on page 4-23.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B*2
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes for
approximately 30 seconds.
*2 Refer to Type B on page 4-27.
l (Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the shift
lever is in a position other than P, the
ignition switches to ACC.
qEmergency Engine Stop

Continuously pressing the push button
start while the engine is running or the
vehicle being driven, or quickly pressing
it any number of times will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition
position will be ACC.
4-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (134,1)
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Meters and Gauges

Type A
Type B
Speedometer ....................................................................................................... page 4-11

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 4-11
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 4-12
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 4-13
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 4-13
Outside Temperature Display ............................................................................. page 4-14
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display (Type A instrument cluster) ............ page 4-15
Maintenance Monitor (Type A instrument cluster) ............................................ page 4-15
Trip Computer and INFO Switch ...................................................................... page 4-18
4-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (135,1)
When Driving
qSpeedometer Type B
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip

Meter Selector Trip meter A
The display mode can be changed Odometer
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be Press the selector
displayed.
Type A
Trip meter B
Odometer
Trip meter A Press the selector
Odometer
Press the selector

NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF,
the odometer or trip meters cannot be
Trip meter B displayed, however, pressing the selector can
inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset
Odometer them during an approximate ten-minute period
in the following cases:
l After the ignition is switched to OFF from
Press the selector ON.

l After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
4-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (136,1)
When Driving
For instance, trip meter A can record the qTachometer

distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from The tachometer shows engine speed in
where the fuel tank is filled. thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
Striped zone
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed. Red zone
The trip meter records the total distance

the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to “0.0” by holding
the selector depressed for 1 second or
more. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel CAUTION
consumption. Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
NOTE
This may cause severe engine
l Only the trip meters record tenths of
damage.
kilometers (miles).
l The trip record will be erased when: NOTE
l The power supply is interrupted (blown When the tachometer needle enters the
fuse or the battery is disconnected). STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the driver
l The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km that the gears should be shifted before entering
(mile). the RED ZONE.
4-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (137,1)
When Driving
qFuel Gauge NOTE

l After refueling, it may require some time for
The fuel gauge shows approximately how the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
much fuel is remaining in the tank when indicator may deviate while driving on a
the ignition is switched ON. We slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. tank.
Type A l The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to show
Full
the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
l The direction of the arrow ( ) indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of
the vehicle.
1/4 Full qDashboard Illumination

Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
Type B l The brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlights and
Full Parking lights are turned on.
l When the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
1/4 Full
Bright
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
4-23.
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or position, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
4-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (138,1)
When Driving
When driving on snowy or foggy roads, NOTE

or in other situations when the instrument Under the following conditions, the outside
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare temperature display may differ from the actual
from surrounding brightness, cancel the outside temperature depending on the
illumination dimmer and increase the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
illumination intensity. l Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
l Sudden changes in outside temperature.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate l The vehicle is parked.
the knob clockwise fully. You will hear a l The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
beep sound and the illumination dimmer

will be canceled. (Type B instrument cluster)
The outside temperature unit can be
NOTE switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
l This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to using the following procedure.
adjust the brightness of the dashboard 1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
illumination. switched off and continue pressing the
l If the dashboard illumination knob is kept INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
at the illumination dimmer cancel position, while switching the ignition ON. The
the instrument cluster will not dim when the outside temperature display flashes.
headlight switch is turned to the or
position again. Rotate the dashboard 2. Press the up or down part of the
illumination knob counterclockwise to INFO switch to change the outside
activate the illumination dimmer. temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
qOutside Temperature Display seconds or longer while the outside
When the ignition is switched ON, the temperature display is flashing. The
outside temperature is displayed. outside temperature display
illuminates.
Type A
Type B
4-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (139,1)
When Driving
qCruise Control Set Vehicle Speed 3. Press the up or down part of the
Display (Type A instrument cluster) INFO switch to select the item you
want to turn on from the following, and
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise then press the INFO button.
control is displayed.
l Scheduled
l Tire Rotation
l Tire Pressure
qMaintenance Monitor (Type A

instrument cluster)
NOTE
The following maintenance period
If a Scheduled Maintenance item has been set,
notifications can be displayed by turning
both the time and distance can be set. For
the Maintenance Monitor on.
l Scheduled Maintenance
items other than Scheduled Maintenance,
l Tire Rotation
either distance or time can be set.
l Tire Pressure Check
4. Press the up or down part of the
The maintenance monitor displays the INFO switch and select Set Time or Set
information when the ignition is switched Distance, and then press the INFO
ON. button. The screen for setting the
NOTE distance or time to the next
This function is inoperable while the vehicle is maintenance period is displayed.
being driven.
Initial setting method

INFO switch and select Settings, and
then press the INFO button.
INFO switch and select Maintenance,
and then press the INFO button.
4-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (140,1)
When Driving
5. Press the up or down part of the NOTE

INFO switch to change the set distance l If any of the INFO switches (up , down
or time, and press the INFO button. If , or INFO button) is pressed while a
no changes are necessary, press the message is displayed, it will no longer be
INFO button. displayed the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
l After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance period
will be displayed when the remaining
distance or time to the next maintenance
period approaches 0 (displays when engine
is started).
l If there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
l If OFF is set for Messages, messages are
not displayed.
NOTE
l The initial setting values are displayed
corresponding to the maintenance schedule
(except some countries). For each regional
maintenance schedule, Refer to Scheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.
l is displayed on the set items.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
4-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (141,1)
When Driving
Message display
Item Start of message display Displayed message
Scheduled When remaining distance is less than Scheduled Maintenance Due
Maintenance 500 km (250 mile), or remaining days are
less than 15 (whichever comes first)
Tire Rotation When remaining distance is less than Tire Rotation Due
500 km (250 mile)
Tire Pressure Check When remaining days are less than 15 Tire Pressure Increase Pressure
Reset method NOTE

If resetting is performed after a
l The current remaining distance and time is
maintenance has been completed, a displayed.
notification of the next maintenance
l Even if the remaining distance or time have
period will be displayed when the period surpassed 0, the display does not display a
approaches. minus (_) and leaves the value at 0.
1. Press the up or down part of the 4. Press the up or down part of the
INFO switch and select Settings, and INFO switch and select Set Time or Set
then press the INFO button. Distance, and then press the INFO
button. The remaining time and
2. Press the up or down part of the distance values return to the values
INFO switch and select Maintenance, previously set. If no changes are
and then press the INFO button. necessary, press the INFO button.
INFO switch to select the item you
want to reset from the following, and
l Scheduled
l Tire Rotation
l Tire Pressure
NOTE
l If the settings are changed from the initial
values, the values which you set are
displayed, not the initial values.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the
remaining distance and time information is
not erased.
4-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (142,1)
When Driving
Method for turning the system off 4. Select OFF and press the INFO button.
The maintenance monitor can be turned
off even after it has been turned on. If you
want to turn it off, the remaining distance
and time calculation to the next
maintenance period is stopped, and a
message does not display to indicate an
approaching maintenance period.
INFO switch and select Settings, and
INFO switch and select Maintenance,
and then press the INFO button. qTrip Computer and INFO Switch
3. Press the up or down part of the The following information can be selected
INFO switch to select the item you by pressing the up or down part of
want to turn off from the following, the INFO switch with the ignition
and then press the INFO button. switched ON.
l Approximate distance you can travel
l Scheduled on the available fuel
l Tire Rotation l Average fuel economy
l Tire Pressure l Current fuel economy
l Average vehicle speed
l i-ELOOP display (Type A instrument
cluster) í
l Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) display (Type A instrument

cluster) í
l Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster) í

l Settings (Type A instrument cluster)
l Warning (Type A instrument cluster)
If you have any problems with your trip

computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
í
4-18 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (143,1)
When Driving
The distance-to-empty will be calculated Average fuel economy mode

and displayed every second. This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
Type A
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed
every minute.
Type A
Type B
Type B
NOTE
l Even though the distance-to-empty display
may indicate a sufficient amount of
remaining driving distance before refueling
is required, refuel as soon as possible if the
fuel level is very low or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
l The display will not change unless you add To clear the data being displayed, press
more than approximately 10 L (2.6 US gal, the INFO button for more than 1.5
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel. seconds.
l The distance-to-empty is the approximate After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/
remaining distance the vehicle can be 100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for
driven until all the graduation marks in the about 1 minute before the fuel economy is
fuel gauge indicating the remaining fuel recalculated and displayed.
supply disappear.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
4-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (144,1)
When Driving
Current fuel economy will be calculated Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds. and displayed every 10 seconds.
Type A Type A
Type B Type B
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 To clear the data being displayed, press
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be the INFO button for more than 1.5
displayed. seconds. After pressing the INFO button,
- - - km/h (- - - mph) will be displayed for
Average vehicle speed mode
about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is
This mode displays the average vehicle recalculated and displayed.
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery i-ELOOP display (Type A instrument
or resetting the data. cluster) í
The i-ELOOP operation status is
displayed.
í
4-20 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (145,1)
When Driving
Refer to i-ELOOP on page 4-96. Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) on page 4-102.

(LDWS) display (Type A instrument Settings (Type A instrument cluster)
cluster) í The following settings can be changed
Information regarding the Lane Departure (Setting changes cannot be made while
Warning System (LDWS) is displayed. driving because the settings are not
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System displayed.):
(LDWS) on page 4-130. l Reset Averages
l Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
l Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
l Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
l Maintenance
l Optional Screen
l Volumes
l Units
l Language
l Restore Default
To change settings
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) 1. Press the up or down part of the
display (Type A instrument cluster) í INFO switch and select Settings, and
Information regarding the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is displayed. 2. Press the up or down part of the
INFO switch to select the item you
want to change, and then press the
INFO button.
í
Some models. 4-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (146,1)
When Driving

INFO switch to select the desired
setting, and then press the INFO
button.
Warning (Display Indication) (Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
Check the indicated message.
4-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (147,1)
When Driving
Warning/Indicator Lights
qType A
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
(Display example)
Displays as follows:
Master
warning
light
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated
at same time
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details, refer to the explanations for
the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indicator lights section, which match the
symbol in the upper part of the display. If a message is not indicated in the display, operate
the INFO switch to display the “Warning” screen.
Multi-information display
A message such as the system operation status, a malfunction, or an abnormality is
indicated.
l (When a symbol and message are indicated in the display)
For details on the symbols indicated in the upper part of the screen, check the indication
and method for taking action list.
4-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (148,1)
When Driving
l (When only a message is indicated in the display)

Follow the instructions indicated in the display.
If any of the content in the following illustrations is indicated, there may be a problem with
the vehicle. The method for taking action differs depending on the indication.
Check the following illustrations below.
Action: Park the vehicle immediately, view the symbol indicated in the upper part of
the screen and then refer to the “Indication and method for taking action list”
containing the symbol to see what action should be taken.
Indication on display
Action: Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected. View the
symbol indicated in the upper part of the screen and refer to the “Indication and
method for taking action list” containing the symbol to see what action should be
taken.
Action: Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

4-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (149,1)
When Driving
Indication and method for taking action list

Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-29
Brake System Warning Light 4-30
ABS Warning Light 4-30
Charging System Warning Indication 4-31
Engine Oil Warning Indication 4-31
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator

4-33
Light (Green)
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication 4-36
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
4-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (150,1)
When Driving
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-37
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 4-38
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication 4-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Indication 4-40
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light

4-42
(Green)
Wrench Indication 4-42
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-44
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
4-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (151,1)
When Driving
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-44
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator

4-45
Light (Green)
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-46
qType B
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Master Warning Light 4-29
Brake System Warning Light 4-30
ABS Warning Light 4-30
Charging System Warning Light 4-31
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-31
4-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (152,1)
When Driving
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator

4-33
Light (Green)
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Light 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-36
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Light 4-40
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light

4-42
(Green)
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
4-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (153,1)
When Driving
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-44
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-46
qMaster Warning Light Type A

Displays when notification of the system
malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Type B
This warning light stays on for a few The light illuminates continuously if any
seconds when the ignition is switched one of the following occurs. Consult an
ON. Authorized Mazda Dealer.
l There is a malfunction in the battery
management system.
l There is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
4-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (154,1)
When Driving
qBrake System Warning Light

CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the
vehicle.
This warning has the following functions:

qABS Warning Light
Parking brake warning/Warning light

inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
If the brake warning light remains ON.
illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or If the ABS warning light stays on while
there could be a problem with the brake you're driving, the ABS control unit has
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place detected a system malfunction. If this
immediately and contact an Authorized occurs, your brakes will function normally
Mazda Dealer. as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
WARNING Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an NOTE
l When the engine is jump-started to charge
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,
Driving with the brake system
it is the result of the weak battery and does
warning light illuminated is
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
dangerous. It indicates that your
Recharge the battery.
brakes may not work at all or that
l The brake assist system does not operate
they could completely fail at any
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
4-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (155,1)
When Driving
qElectronic Brake Force qCharging System Warning

Distribution System Warning Indication/Warning Light
If the electronic brake force distribution Type B

control unit determines that some This warning light illuminates when the
components are operating incorrectly, the ignition is switched ON and turns off
control unit may illuminate the brake when the engine is started.
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simultaneously. The Type A/Type B
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system. If the warning light/indication illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction
WARNING of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
light and brake warning light
Mazda Dealer.
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
CAUTION
possible: Do not continue driving when the
Driving when the brake system charging system warning light is
warning light and ABS warning light illuminated because the engine could
are illuminated simultaneously is stop unexpectedly.
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the qEngine Oil Warning Indication/
rear wheels could lock more quickly Warning Light
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
Type B
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
4-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (156,1)
When Driving
Type A/Type B qCheck Engine Light

This warning light/warning indication
indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
This indicator light illuminates when the
If the light illuminates or the warning ignition is switched ON and turns off
indication is displayed while driving: when the engine is started.
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground. If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes important to note the driving conditions
for the oil to drain back into the oil when the light illuminated and consult an
pan. Authorized Mazda Dealer.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-22).
The check engine light may illuminate in
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
the following cases:
of engine oil while being careful not to l The fuel tank level being very low or
overfill.
approaching empty.
l The engine's electrical system has a
CAUTION problem.
Do not run the engine if the oil level l The emission control system has a
is low. Otherwise, it could result in problem.

extensive engine damage. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light/warning indication. If the check engine light remains on, or it
If the light/indication remains illuminated flashes continuously, do not drive at high
even though the oil level is normal or after speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
adding oil, stop the engine immediately Dealer as soon as possible.
and have your vehicle towed to an
4-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (157,1)
When Driving
qHigh Engine Coolant Temperature qLDWS Warning Light (Amber)/

Warning Light (Red) LDWS Indicator Light (Green) í
When the ignition is switched ON, the LDWS warning light (Amber)
light illuminates momentarily and then
When illuminated
turns off.
l When the ignition is switched ON, the
The light flashes when the engine coolant warning light illuminates.
temperature is extremely high, and l The indicator light turns off when the
illuminates when the engine coolant LDWS is canceled.

temperature increases further. l The indicator light illuminates when
LDWS is on standby.
Handling Procedure Under the following conditions, the
Flashing light LDWS warning light (amber) illuminates
continuously.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until l The windshield glass in front of the
you can find a safe place to stop the
forward sensing camera (FSC) is
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
fogged or there is an obstruction.
down. l When the vehicle is driven at less than
Illuminated light about 60 km/h (37 mph).

l White (yellow) lines are not detected.
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe When flashing
place immediately and stop the engine. l The warning light flashes when the
Refer to Overheating (page 7-24).
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
CAUTION Mazda Dealer.
Do not drive the vehicle with the high l The LDWS does not operate when the
engine coolant temperature warning warning light flashes.

light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
í
Some models. 4-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (158,1)
When Driving
qAutomatic Transaxle Warning

CAUTION Indication/Warning Light í
Ø If any of the following cases
occurs, the system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Ø The light flashes while the
vehicle is being driven.
Ø The light does not illuminate
when the ignition is switched Type B
ON. This warning light stays on for a few
Ø Always use tires for all wheels that seconds when the ignition is switched
are of the specified size, and the ON.
same manufacture, brand, and
tread pattern. In addition, do not Type A/Type B
use tires with significantly The light/indication illuminates when the
different wear patterns on the transaxle has a problem.
same vehicle. If such improper
tires are used, the LDWS may not
operate normally.
CAUTION
Ø When an emergency spare tire is If the automatic transaxle warning
used, the system may not operate light/warning indication illuminates,
normally. the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
LDWS indicator light (Green) Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult
When illuminated
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
l The LDWS indicator light illuminates as possible.
from the standby condition when the
following conditions are met. qPower Steering Malfunction
l The vehicle speed is 65 km/h (40 Indication/Indicator Light
mph) or faster.
l White (yellow) lines are detected.
l The indicator light turns off when the
LDWS switch is pressed.
When flashing
The indicator flashes when the system
determines that the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane. Type B
ignition is switched ON, and turns off
when the engine is started.
í
4-34 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (159,1)
When Driving
Type A/Type B qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

The power steering malfunction indicator Pretensioner System Warning Light
light/warning indication illuminates if
there is a malfunction with the power
steering while the engine is running.
If the indicator light/warning indication
illuminates, park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
If the indicator light/warning indication
does not turn off even if the engine is If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
restarted afterwards, consult an system is working properly, the warning
Authorized Mazda Dealer. light illuminates when the ignition is
NOTE switched ON or after the engine is
l If the indicator light/warning indication cranked. The warning light turns off after
illuminates, the power steering will not a specified period of time.
operate normally. If this happens, the
steering wheel can still be operated, A system malfunction is indicated if the
however, the operation may feel heavy warning light constantly flashes,
compared to normal, and the steering constantly illuminates or does not
wheel could vibrate when turning. illuminate at all when the ignition is
l Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left switched ON. If any of these occur,
and right while the vehicle is stopped or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
moving extremely slowly will cause the soon as possible. The system may not
power steering system to go into protective operate in an accident.
mode which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. WARNING
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and Never tamper with the air bag/
wait several minutes for the system to pretensioner systems and always have
return to normal. an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
4-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (160,1)
When Driving
qLow Fuel Warning Light qSeat Belt Warning Light

Driver's seat
This warning light signals that the fuel

tank will soon be empty.
Front passenger's seat í
Refuel as soon as possible.
qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light
Type B
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched With warning light for front
ON. passenger's seat
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
Type A/Type B the driver or front passenger's seat is
If the check fuel cap warning light occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
illuminates/indication while driving, the with the ignition switched ON.
fuel-filler cap may not be installed
Without warning light for front
properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the
passenger's seat
fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-27. The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
í
4-36 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (161,1)
When Driving
Seat belt reminder NOTE

l The warning light flashes and a beep sound
Front seat will be heard for about 6 seconds if the
If the vehicle is driven with the driver or driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
front passenger's seat belt unfastened, the ignition is switched ON.
seat belt warning light illuminates and a l If a driver or front passenger's seat belt is
warning beep sounds. unfastened after the beep sound turns off
(warning light remains illuminated), and
NOTE
the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12
Some models do not have the seat belt
mph), the warning light flashes and beep
reminder function for the front passenger's
sound activates again.
seat.
l Placing heavy items on the front passenger
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt seat may cause the front passenger seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front warning function to operate depending on
passenger seat is occupied) and the the weight of the item.
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than l To allow the front passenger seat weight
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning sensor to function properly, do not place
light will flash and a beep sound will be and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
heard. After a short time, the warning front passenger seat. The sensor may not
light stops flashing, but remains function properly because the additional
illuminated, and the beep sound stops. seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given l When a small child sits on the front
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound passenger seat, it is possible that the
will not stop even if the vehicle speed warning light will not operate.
falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).
qDoor-Ajar Warning Indication/
Warning Light
Type A
Type B
4-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (162,1)
When Driving
Type A qTire Pressure Monitoring System

This warning indication illuminates when Warning Light
any door is not securely closed.
Close the door securely before driving the
vehicle.
Type B
This warning light illuminates when any
door or the trunk lid is not securely
closed.
This warning light illuminates for a few
Close the door or the trunk lid securely
before driving the vehicle.
ON.
qTrunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication The warning light illuminates and a beep
(Type A instrument cluster) í is heard when tire pressure is too low in
one or more tires, and flashes when there
is a system malfunction.
This warning indication is illuminated

when the trunk lid is not securely closed.
Close the trunk lid securely before driving
the vehicle.
qLow Washer Fluid Level Warning

Indication/Warning Light í
This warning light/warning indication

indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Add fluid (page 6-25).
í
4-38 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (163,1)
When Driving
Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire

WARNING pressure and initialize TPMS. Refer to the
If the tire pressure monitoring system specification charts (page 9-7).
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is NOTE
heard, decrease vehicle speed
l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the
immediately and avoid sudden tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
maneuvering and braking: according to the tire temperature, therefore
If the tire pressure monitoring system let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
warning light illuminates or flashes, it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
or the tire pressure warning beep the tire pressures. When pressure is
sound is heard, it is dangerous to adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
perform sudden maneuvering or turn on after the tires cool and pressure
braking. Vehicle drivability could drops below specification.
worsen and result in an accident. Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
To determine if you have a slow leak resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
or a flat, pull over to a safe position due to cold ambient temperature will
where you can check the visual remain illuminated even if the ambient
condition of the tire and determine if temperature rises. In this case, it will also
you have enough air to proceed to a be necessary to adjust the tire air pressures.
place where air may be added and If the TPMS warning light illuminates due
the system monitored again by an to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire check and adjust the tire air pressures.
repair station.
l Tires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: soft over time or you have a flat. However,
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is when you find one low tire in a set of four-
dangerous, even if you know why it is that is an indication of trouble; you should
illuminated. Have the problem taken have someone drive the vehicle slowly
care of as soon as possible before it forward so you can inspect any low tire for
develops into a more serious cuts and any metal objects sticking through
situation that could lead to tire tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
failure and a dangerous accident. in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
Warning light illuminates/Warning addressed by more than simply reinflating
beep sounds the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to
When the warning light illuminates, and an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or If the warning light illuminates again even
more tires. after the tire pressures are adjusted and the
TPMS initialization is performed, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-13).
4-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (164,1)
When Driving
Warning light flashes “Set Power to OFF” is displayed

If the tire pressure monitoring system has This message is displayed when the
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning driver's door is opened without switching
light flashes for about 1 minute when the the ignition off.
ignition is switched ON and then
“Key not found” is displayed
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer This message is displayed when any of
as soon as possible. the following operations is performed
with the key out of the operational range
qKEY Indication/Warning Light or placed in areas inside the cabin where it
(Red)/Indicator Light (Green) is difficult for the key to be detected.
l The push button start is pressed with
the ignition switched off

l The ignition is switched on
l All doors are closed without switching
the ignition off

“Depress the Brake Pedal and Touch
the Key to the Start Button”
Type A (Automatic Transaxle vehicle)/“Depress
the Clutch Pedal and Touch the Key to
“Keyless System Inspection Required” the Start Button” (Manual Transaxle
is displayed vehicle) is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced This message is displayed when any of
keyless entry & push button start system the following operations is performed
has a problem. with the key out of the operational range
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. or placed in areas inside the cabin where it
is difficult for the key to be detected.
CAUTION l The push button start is pressed with
If the above message is indicated, or the ignition switched off

l Brake pedal (Automatic transaxle
the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not vehicle)/Clutch pedal (Manual
start. If the engine cannot be started, transaxle vehicle) is depressed with the
try starting it using the emergency ignition switched off
operation for starting the engine, and “Key Battery is low” is displayed
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as This message is displayed when the
possible. remaining battery power of the key is low
Refer to Emergency Operation for and the ignition is switched from on to
Starting the Engine on page 4-8. off.
4-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (165,1)
When Driving
NOTE l Under the following conditions, the

Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio KEY warning light (red) will flash
waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle continuously when the ignition has not
Warning may activate if the key is carried been switched off to notify the driver
together with a metal object or it is placed in a that the key has been removed from the
poor signal reception area. vehicle. The KEY warning light (red)
will stop flashing when the key is back
Type B inside the vehicle:
This indicator has two colors. The ignition has not been switched off
and all the doors and the trunk lid are
KEY Warning Light (Red) closed after removing the key from the
When illuminated vehicle.
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless
NOTE
entry system, it illuminates continuously.
Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio
waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle
CAUTION Warning may activate if the key is carried
If the key warning indicator light together with a metal object or it is placed in a
illuminates or the push button start poor signal reception area.
indicator light (amber) flashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine KEY Indicator Light (Green)
cannot be started, try starting it When illuminated
using the emergency operation for When the brake pedal is depressed with
starting the engine, and have the an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal
vehicle inspected at an Authorized is depressed with a manual transaxle, the
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. system confirms that the correct key is
Refer to Emergency Operation for inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light
Starting the Engine on page 4-8. (green) illuminates, and the engine can be
started (page 4-3).
When flashing When flashing
l Under the following conditions, the
When the ignition is switched from ON to
KEY warning light (red) flashes to off, the KEY indicator light (green)
notify the driver that the ignition flashes for approximately 30 seconds
cannot be switched from off. indicating that the remaining battery
l The key battery is dead. power is low. Replace with a new battery
l The key is not within operational before the key becomes unusable.
range. Refer to Battery Replacement on page
l The key is placed in areas where it is 6-32.
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7).
l A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
4-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (166,1)
When Driving
qHBC Warning Light (Amber)/ qTCS/DSC Indicator Light

HBC Indicator Light (Green) í
This indicator light stays on for a few

HBC warning light (Amber) seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
When illuminated indicator light flashes.
When the ignition is switched ON, this
warning light illuminates and then turns If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
off after a few seconds. The warning light brake assist system may have a
illuminates if the area of the windshield in malfunction and they may not operate
front of the forward sensing camera (FSC) correctly. Take your vehicle to an
is fogged or obstructed. Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When flashing NOTE
This light flashes if there is a malfunction
l In addition to the indicator light flashing, a
in the high beam control system (HBC). slight lugging sound will come from the
Have your vehicle inspected by an engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is
Authorized Mazda Dealer. operating properly.
l On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
HBC indicator light (Green) will be impossible to achieve high rpm
This indicator light illuminates when the when the TCS is on.
system is operating and turns off when the
system operation is canceled. qDSC OFF Indicator Light
qWrench Indication í
This indicator light stays on for a few

Perform maintenance in accordance with ON.
the message. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-94.
í
4-42 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (167,1)
When Driving
If the light remains illuminated and the qLow Engine Coolant Temperature
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your Indicator Light (Blue)
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
qAFS OFF Indicator Light í
The light illuminates continuously when

the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
When illuminated If the low engine coolant temperature

This indicator light illuminates briefly indicator light remains illuminated after
when the ignition is switched ON, and the engine has been sufficiently warmed
then turns off. up, the temperature sensor could have a
Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the malfunction. Consult an Authorized
AFS function and illuminates the Mazda Dealer.
indicator light.
qShift Position Indication
When flashing
The indicator light flashes continuously if
the system is malfunctioning. Consult an
NOTE
l Even if the AFS is not operating due to
some malfunction, the normal headlight
This indicates the selected shift position.
function is still operable.
l If there is a malfunction with the headlight Gear position indicator
auto-leveling function, the indicator light In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
flashes. position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays.
í
Some models. 4-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (168,1)
When Driving
qSPORT Mode Indicator Light í qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning

Indicator Lights
The light is illuminated while in SPORT

mode. When operating the turn signal lights, the
NOTE left or right turn signal indicator light
The indicator light flashes a few times to
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
indicate that the mode cannot be switched to
is operating (page 4-67).
SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is
pressed under the following conditions:
When operating the hazard warning
l The vehicle is driven on a slippery road
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
surface such as an icy or snow-bound road.
flash (page 4-74).
l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is operating.

If an indicator light remains illuminated
l The vehicle is making a curve.
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Dealer.
Light
qSecurity Indicator Light
This light indicates one of two things:

l The high-beam headlights are on.
l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-

This indicator light starts flashing every
two seconds when the ignition is switched
pass position.
from ON to OFF and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition

is switched ON with the correct key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about three seconds and then turns off.
í
4-44 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (169,1)
When Driving
If the engine does not start with the qCruise Main Indicator Light
correct key, and the security indicator (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the Light (Green) í
system may have a malfunction. Consult
qMazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green) í
The indicator light has two colors.

Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
Warning Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates green when
Illuminated a cruising speed has been set.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light is illuminated and then turns qBSM OFF Indicator Light í
off after a few seconds.
Flashing
The warning light flashes if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This indicator light illuminates for a few
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) seconds when the ignition is switched
Indicator Light (Green) ON.
Illuminated
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
Illuminated when the speed for the Mazda when the BSM system is turned off by
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is pressing the BSM OFF switch.
set. The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
í
Some models. 4-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (170,1)
When Driving
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
qLights-On Indicator Light

exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.
The light continues to flash if the lighting

4-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (171,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Manual Transaxle Operation WARNING

Do not use sudden engine braking on
qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed
Neutral position
could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended:
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
Otherwise the vehicle could move
conventional, as shown.
and cause an accident.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly. CAUTION
Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to except when shifting gears. Also,
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. do not use the clutch to hold the
Push the shift lever downward and shift to vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the
R. clutch will cause needless clutch
wear and damage.
Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral
force to the gear lever when
changing from 5th to 4th gear.
This could lead to the accidental
selection of 2nd gear, which can
result in damage to the transaxle.
Ø Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is
still moving may damage the
transaxle.
NOTE
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
4-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (172,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
qRecommendations for Shifting

Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear Vehicle speed
1 to 2 24 km/h (15 mph)
2 to 3 42 km/h (26 mph)
3 to 4 60 km/h (37 mph)
4 to 5 75 km/h (46 mph)
5 to 6 79 km/h (49 mph)
(Mexico)
Gear Vehicle speed
1 to 2 15 km/h (9 mph)
2 to 3 35 km/h (22 mph)
3 to 4 50 km/h (31 mph)
4 to 5 70 km/h (43 mph)
5 to 6 100 km/h (62 mph)
For cruising (U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear Vehicle speed
1 to 2 13 km/h (8 mph)
2 to 3 29 km/h (18 mph)
3 to 4 49 km/h (30 mph)
4 to 5 63 km/h (39 mph)
5 to 6 70 km/h (43 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
4-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (173,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Lock-release button
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ACC or ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle giving the
driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if
you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic, you should also be
aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be
retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the
engine racing, confirm you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-52).
4-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (174,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
qDisplay Indication
CAUTION
For vehicles with the type A instrument Ø Shifting into P, N or R while the
cluster, check the vehicle condition or vehicle is moving can damage
have the vehicle inspected at an your transaxle.
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to Ø Shifting into a driving gear or
the indication. reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
qWarning Light transaxle.
A system malfunction or operation R (Reverse)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page In position R, the vehicle moves only
4-23. backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
qTransaxle Ranges rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-47).
l The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. N (Neutral)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
page 4-23. locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
l The shift lever must be in P or N to on the slightest incline unless the parking
operate the starter. brake or brakes are on.
P (Park) WARNING
P locks the transaxle and prevents the If the engine is running faster than idle,
front wheels from rotating. do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear:
WARNING It's dangerous to shift from N or P
Always set the shift lever to P and set into a driving gear when the engine
the parking brake: is running faster than idle. If this is
Only setting the shift lever to the P done, the vehicle could move
position without using the parking suddenly, causing an accident or
brake to hold the vehicle is serious injury.
dangerous. If P fails to hold, the
vehicle could move and cause an Do not shift into N when driving the
accident. vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
4-50
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (175,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
qShift-Lock System
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the The shift-lock system prevents shifting
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle out of P unless the brake pedal is
damage. depressed.
NOTE To shift from P:

Apply the parking brake or depress the brake 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
pedal before moving the shift lever from N to
prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 2. Start the engine.
D (Drive) 3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

D is the normal driving position. From a 4. Move the selector lever.
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift NOTE
through a 6-gear sequence. l When the ignition is switched to ACC or the
M (Manual) ignition is switched off, the selector lever
cannot be shifted from P.
M is the manual shift mode position. l The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if
Gears can be shifted up or down by
the selector lever is not in P.
operating the shift lever.
Refer to Manual Shift Mode on page
4-52. qShift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the pedal.
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transaxle shift 1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
points to best suit the road conditions and using a cloth-wrapped flat head
driver input. This improves driving feel. screwdriver.
The transaxle may switch to AAS mode
when driving up and down slopes, 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
cornering, driving at high elevations, or
depressing the accelerator pedal quickly
while the shift lever is in the D position.
Depending on the road and driving
conditions/vehicle operations, gear
Cover
shifting could be delayed or not occur,
however, this does not indicate a problem
because the AAS mode will maintain the
optimum gear position.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (176,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
4. Move the selector lever. Indicators

5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Manual shift mode indicator
Mazda Dealer to have the system In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
checked. position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
qManual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a Gear position indicator
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the The numeral for the selected gear
selector lever and allows you to control illuminates.
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the

lever from D to M.
Manual shift mode indicator
Gear position indicator
NOTE
l If the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indicator will flash twice to signal that the
gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the
transaxle).
NOTE l If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)
Changing to manual shift mode while driving temperature becomes too high, there is the
will not damage the transaxle. possibility that the transaxle will switch to
automatic shift mode, canceling manual
To return to automatic shift mode, shift shift mode and turning off the gear position
the lever from M to D. indicator illumination. This is a normal
NOTE function to protect the automatic transaxle.
l If you change to manual shift mode when After the ATF temperature has decreased,
the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to the gear position indicator illumination
M1. turns back on and driving in manual shift
l If you change to manual shift mode without mode is restored.
depressing the accelerator pedal when
driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the
gear will shift to M4/M5.
4-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (177,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Shifting
WARNING
You can shift gears up and down by
Keep your hands on the steering wheel
operating the selector lever or the steering
rim when using fingers on the steering
shift switches í.
shift switches:
Manually Shifting up Putting your hands inside the rim of
(M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6) the steering wheel when using the
To shift up to a higher gear, move the steering shift switches is dangerous.
selector lever back ( ) once. If the driver's air bag were to deploy
in a collision, your hands could be
impacted causing injury.
NOTE
l When driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up.
l In manual shift mode, do not run the engine
with the tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE. When the engine rpm is high, a gear
may shift up automatically to protect the
engine.
l When depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
To shift up to a higher gear with the depending on vehicle speed.
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch l The steering shift switch can be used
( /OFF) toward you once with your temporarily even if the selector lever is in
fingers. the D position while driving. In addition, it
returns to automatic shift mode when the
UP switch (+/OFF) UP switch ( /OFF) is pulled rearward for
a sufficient amount of time.
í
Some models. 4-53
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (178,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Manually Shifting down

WARNING
(M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1)
Do not use engine braking on slippery
To shift down to a lower gear, move the
road surfaces or at high speeds:
selector lever forward ( ) once.
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
Keep your hands on the steering wheel
rim when using fingers on the steering
shift switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of
To shift down to a lower gear with the the steering wheel when using the
steering shift switches, pull the DOWN steering shift switches is dangerous.
switch ( ) toward you once with your If the driver's air bag were to deploy
fingers. in a collision, your hands could be
impacted causing injury.
DOWN switch (-)
NOTE
l When driving at high speeds, the gear may
not shift down.
l During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.
l When depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
Second gear fixed mode

When the selector lever is moved back
( ) while the vehicle speed is about 10
km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set
in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is
fixed in second while in this mode for
easier acceleration from a stop and driving
on slippery roads such as snow-covered
roads.
If the selector lever is moved back ( ) or
forward ( ) while in the second gear
fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.
4-54
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (179,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Shift gear (shifting) speed limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows: When
the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear
position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.
Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.
NOTE
The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.
Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during deceleration.
NOTE
If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains in second.
4-55
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (180,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A. l The vehicle is stopped or moving at a

and Canada) slow speed.
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M5 to M6 81 km/h (50 mph) Gear position indicator
*1
: Always observe local speed limit regulations. Direct mode indicator
Downshifting NOTE
When you must slow down in heavy Shifting up and down while in direct mode may
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift not be possible depending on the vehicle
before the engine starts to overwork. This speed. In addition, because direct mode is
gives better acceleration when you need canceled (released) depending on the rate of
more speed. acceleration or if the accelerator is fully
depressed, use of the manual shift mode is
On a steep downgrade, downshifting recommended if you need to drive the vehicle
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs in a particular gear for long periods.
brake life.
qDriving Tips
qDirect Mode
WARNING
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
Do not allow the vehicle to move in
switching gears by operating the steering
reverse on an up-slope while the
shift switch while the vehicle is being
selector lever is in a forward gear
driven with the selector lever in the D
position, or move forward on a down-
range.
slope while the selector lever is in the
While in direct mode, the D and M
reverse position:
indicator lights illuminate and the gear
Otherwise, the engine will stop,
position in use is illuminated.
causing the loss of the power brake
Direct mode is canceled (released) under
and power steering functions, and
the following conditions.
l The UP switch (
make it difficult to control the vehicle
/OFF) is pulled
which could result in an accident.
rearward for a certain amount of time
or longer.
l The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs

depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
4-56
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (181,1)
When Driving
Transaxle
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal feels heavy as it is being
depressed, but then lightens as it is fully
depressed. This change in pedal force aids the
engine control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not kickdown
should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.
4-57
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (182,1)
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
qHeadlights
l Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
l For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
l A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
NOTE
l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after
switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
l To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights Off Off On On On On
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination
4-58
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (183,1)
When Driving
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto* Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off Auto* Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights Off Off Auto* Off On On On On
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination
* The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
4-59
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (184,1)
When Driving
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the
headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep
hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers
and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this
is particularly important when clearing ice and snow ― when it is particularly
tempting to leave the engine running.
NOTE
l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately
even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
l When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination will turn
off.
l The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,
the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard. To adjust the
brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-13.
l The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
4-60
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (185,1)
When Driving
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam qFlashing the Headlights

Press the lever forward to turn on the high To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
beams. towards you (the headlight switch does
Pull the lever back to its original position not need to be on). The headlight high-
for the low beams. beam indicator light in the instrument
The headlight high-beam indicator light in cluster illuminates simultaneously. The
the instrument cluster illuminates while lever will return to the normal position
the high beams are turned on. when released.
OFF
High beam
Flashing
Low beam
í
Some models. 4-61
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (186,1)
When Driving
qHeadlight Leveling í AFS OFF switch

The number of passengers and weight of Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the
cargo in the luggage compartment change AFS. The AFS OFF indicator light in the
the angle of the headlights. instrument cluster illuminates.
Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns
The angle of the headlights will be off the switch illumination and turns on
automatically adjusted when turning on the AFS operation. The AFS OFF
the headlights. indicator light turns off.

4-23.
qAdaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) í
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on. qDaytime Running Lights í
A system malfunction or operation Some countries require moving vehicles

conditions are indicated by a warning. to have their lights on (daytime running
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page lights) during the daytime.
4-23.
Daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the ignition is
switched ON.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
í
4-62 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (187,1)
When Driving
High Beam Control System (HBC) í

l The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
while driving at night using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or
approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams during the following:
l When the system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in
the opposite direction.
l When driving on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and towns.
l When the vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
The recognition distance of the

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
í
Some models. 4-63
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (188,1)
When Driving
CAUTION
Ø Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the
camera. Otherwise, the system will not operate normally.
Ø Heed the following cautions to assure correct operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC).
Ø Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
Ø Keep the area of the windshield glass near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean.
Ø Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens, even a transparent sticker, they will obstruct the lens and
cause the system to not operate correctly.
Ø Before performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Ø Always keep the windshield glass around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean. If the windshield fogs, defog it using the front defroster.
Ø When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not
touch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the timing in which the system switches the headlights changes. If the
system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams
according to the visibility, and road and traffic conditions.
l When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and
traffic signals.
l When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
l When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
l When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
l When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
l When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
l When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
l When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires onto your
windshield.
4-64
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (189,1)
When Driving

The High Beam Control System (HBC) camera, located near the rearview mirror, also
functions as the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) for the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
Ø Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.
Ø Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been severely hit, do not use
the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Ø The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
Ø The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been
finely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
Ø Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get
dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or
malfunction.
Ø Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
4-65
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (190,1)
When Driving
qTo Operate the System Switching to high beams

The High Beam Control System (HBC) Turn the headlight switch to the
operates to switch the headlights position.
automatically between high and low The High Beam Control System (HBC)
beams after the ignition is switched ON indicator light (Green) turns off and the
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO is illuminated.
and high beam position. At the same time,
the High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
4-23.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is nighttime based on
the brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
l When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18 mph)
or higher, the headlights automatically
switch to high beams when there are no
vehicles in front of your vehicle or
approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than about
20 km/h (12 mph), the High Beam Control
System (HBC) switches the headlights to
low beams.
l The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering the vehicle.
l Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled.Refer to Personalization Features
on page 9-9.
qManual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off.
4-66
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (191,1)
When Driving
Fog Lights í Turn and Lane-Change

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. Signals
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions. NOTE
l If an indicator light stays on without
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of
light switch to the position. the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
The headlight switch must be in the
l A personalized function is available to
position before turning on the fog lights. change the turn indicator sound volume.
9-9.
qTurn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
Fog light switch
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
To turn the fog lights off, rotate the fog
light switch to the position or turn Right turn
the headlight switch to the or
position. Right lane change
NOTE
l The fog lights will turn off when the OFF
headlights are set at high beams.
l (With auto-light control)
Left lane change
If the fog light switch is in the position
and the headlight switch is in the
position, the fog lights will turn on when Left turn
the headlights, the exterior lights and
dashboard illumination turn on. Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
í
Some models. 4-67
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (192,1)
When Driving
qLane-Change Signals
Windshield Wipers and
Move the lever halfway toward the Washer
direction of the change ―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It The ignition must be switched ON.
will return to the off position when
released. WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or
qThree-Flash Turn Signal plain water in the reservoir:
To signal a lane change, operate the turn Using radiator antifreeze as washer
signal lever up or down slightly and fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
release. After releasing the lever, the turn windshield, it will dirty the
signal indicator flashes three times. windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be Only use windshield washer fluid
switched to operable/inoperable using the mixed with anti-freeze protection in
personalization function. freezing weather conditions:
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9. Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is
dangerous as it could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident.
In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed
using the defroster before spraying
the washer fluid.
4-68
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (193,1)
When Driving
NOTE With auto-wiper control

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper
blades, the wiper motor is protected from
motor breakdown, overheating and possible
fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and
park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow
and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the
blades should operate normally. If they do not
resume functioning, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to
Switch
the side of the road and park off the right-of- Wiper operation
Position
way. Wait until the weather clears before trying
MIST Single wipe cycle (mist)
to drive with the wipers inoperative.
AUTO Auto control
qWindshield Wipers
LO Low speed
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down. HI High speed
With intermittent wiper Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
Slow
Switch INT ring

Wiper operation Fast
Position
MIST Single wipe cycle (mist)
INT
Intermittent NOTE
(vehicle speed-sensing) If the vehicle speed increases, the intermittent
LO Low speed interval will be shortened.
HI High speed
4-69
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (194,1)
When Driving
Auto-wiper control
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by
amount of rainfall on the windshield and adhering a sticker or a label on
turns the wipers on or off automatically the windshield. Otherwise the rain
(off―intermittent―low speed―high sensor will not operate correctly.
speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch downward for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it
upward for less sensitivity (slower
response).
Less sensitivity
Switch
Center
position
Higher sensitivity
4-70
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (195,1)
When Driving
Ø When the wiper lever is in the NOTE

AUTO position and the ignition is l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
switched ON, the wipers may to the position while driving
move automatically in the activates the windshield wipers once, after
following cases: which they operate according to the rainfall
Ø If the windshield above the rain amount.
sensor is touched or wiped with l The auto-wiper control may not operate
a cloth. when the rain sensor temperature is about
Ø If the windshield is struck with _10 °C or lower, or about 85 °C or higher.
a hand or other object from l If the windshield is coated with water
either outside or inside the repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to
vehicle. sense the amount of rainfall correctly and
Keep hands and scrapers clear of auto-wiper control may not operate
the windshield when the wiper properly.
lever is in the AUTO position and l If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
the ignition is switched ON as matter containing salt water) adheres to the
fingers could be pinched or the windshield above the rain sensor or if the
wipers and wiper blades damaged windshield is iced, it could cause the wipers
when the wipers activate to move automatically. However, if the
automatically. wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or
If you are going to clean the foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will
windshield, be sure the wipers are stop operation. In this case, set the wiper
turned off completely―this is lever to the low speed position or high
particularly important when speed position for manual operation, or
clearing ice and snow―when it is remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
most likely that the engine is left hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
running. l If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong light
sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared
light because the rain sensor uses an
optical sensor. It is recommended that the
auto-wiper lever be switched to the
position other than when driving the vehicle
under rainy conditions.
l The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
9-9.
4-71
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (196,1)
When Driving
qWindshield Washer Rear Window Defogger

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid. The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.

OFF
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
Washer defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defogger

before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
NOTE the switch again.
With the wiper lever in the or
intermittent position/ position, the Fully Automatic Type Climate Control
wipers will operate continuously until the lever
is released.
Indicator light
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-25). If it's normal,
4-72
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (197,1)
When Driving
Manual Type Climate Control

Horn
Indicator light To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the defogger.
qMirror Defogger í
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-72).
í
Some models. 4-73
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (198,1)
When Driving
Hazard Warning Flasher HomeLink Wireless

The hazard warning lights should always Control System í
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency. NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered
The hazard warning lights warn other trademarks of Johnson Controls.
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
and that they must take extreme caution hand-held transmitters with a single built-
when near it. in component in the auto-dimming mirror.
Pressing the HomeLink button on the
auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
Indicator light
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument HomeLink button
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
l The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
l Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
í
4-74 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (199,1)
When Driving
l Verify that there is a remote control

WARNING transmitter available for the device you
Do not use the HomeLink system with would like to program.
any garage door opener that lacks the l Disconnect the power to the device.
safety stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any qProgramming the HomeLink System
garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as CAUTION
required by federal safety standards
is dangerous. (This includes garage When programming a garage door
doors manufactured before April 1, opener or a gate, disconnect the
1982.) power to these devices before
Using these garage door openers can performing programming, as
increase the risk of serious injury or continuous operation of the devices
death. For further information, could damage the motor.
contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515
The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons
or www.homelink.com or your
which can be individually selected and
programmed using the transmitters for
Always check the areas surrounding current, on-market devices as follows:
garage doors and gates for people or 1. Position the end of your hand-held
obstructions before programming or transmitter 2.5―7.5 cm (1―3 inches)
during operation of the HomeLink away from the HomeLink button you
system: wish to program while keeping the
Programming or operating the indicator light in view.
HomeLink system without verifying
the safety of areas surrounding 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the
garage doors and gates is dangerous chosen HomeLink and hand-held
and could result in an unexpected transmitter buttons. Do not release the
accident and serious injury if buttons until step 3 has been
someone were to be hit. completed.
NOTE NOTE
The programming will not be erased even if Some gate operators and garage door openers
the battery is disconnected. may require you to replace this Programming
Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate
Operator/Canadian Programming” section.
qPre-programming the HomeLink
System 3. After the HomeLink indicator light
NOTE changes from a slow to a rapidly
It is recommended that a new battery be blinking light, release both the
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
device being programmed to HomeLink for buttons.
quicker training and accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal.
4-75
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (200,1)
When Driving
NOTE 7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

If the HomeLink indicator light does not hold for two seconds and release the
change to a rapidly blinking light, contact programmed HomeLink button. Repeat
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1- the “press/hold/release” sequence a
800-355-3515 for assistance. second time, and, depending on the
brand of the garage door opener (or
4. Firmly press and hold the programmed other rolling code equipped device),
HomeLink button for five seconds, and repeat this sequence a third time to
then release it. Perform this operation complete the programming process.
two times to activate the door. If the
door does not activate, press and hold HomeLink should now activate your
the just-trained HomeLink button and rolling code equipped device.
observe the indicator light. NOTE
If the indicator light stays on constantly, To program the remaining two HomeLink
programming is complete and your buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 1.
device should activate when the
For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink button is pressed and released.
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-
NOTE 800-355-3515.
To program the remaining two HomeLink
buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 1. qGate operator/Canadian
Programming
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a Canadian radio-frequency laws require
constant light, continue with transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
“Programming” steps 5―7 to complete after several seconds of transmission ―
the programming of a rolling code which may not be long enough for
equipped device (most commonly a HomeLink to pick up the signal during
garage door opener). programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are
5. At the garage door opener receiver
designed to “time-out” in the same
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
manner.
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
If you live in Canada or you are having
antenna wire is attached to the motor-
difficulties programming a gate operator
head unit.
by using the “Programming” procedures
6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or (regardless of where you live), replace
“smart” button. (The name and color of “Programming HomeLink” step 2 with
the button may vary by manufacturer.) the following:
NOTE NOTE
Complete the programming within 30 seconds. If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device
during the “cycling” process to prevent
possible overheating.
4-76
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (201,1)
When Driving
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink

button while you press and release ―
every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-
held transmitter until the frequency signal
has successfully been accepted by
HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly.)
Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to
complete.
qOperating the HomeLink System

Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device. The
code will continue being transmitted for a
maximum of 20 seconds.
qReprogramming the HomeLink

system
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink button, proceed with
“Programming” - step 1.
qErasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons
To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, press and
hold the two outside buttons ( , )
on the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 10 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle.
4-77
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (202,1)
When Driving
Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor í
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor.
The following systems also use the radar sensor.
l Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
l Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
The radar sensor functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an
obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor is mounted behind the front emblem.
Radar Sensor
If “Radar blocked” is displayed in the multi-display of the instrument cluster, clean the area
around the radar sensor.
í
4-78 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (203,1)
When Driving
Radar Sensor
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
Ø Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor, and do not
replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with the radar sensor.
Ø The radar sensor includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's
front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it
may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow.
If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the
radar sensor clean.
Ø Do not install a grille guard.
Ø If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and
always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor could be hit and its
position deviated.
Ø Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor.
Ø For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor, consult an
Ø Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.
4-79
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (204,1)
When Driving
Radar Sensor
NOTE
l In the following cases, the radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
l The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively, such as an
unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top, vehicles with
a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
l Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for reflecting radio waves.
l Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its tires and
onto your windshield.
l The trunk/luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
l Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.
l During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.
l When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.
l In the following cases, the radar sensor may detect vehicles in the opposite lane or surrounding
obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
l The beginning and end of a curve.
l Roads with continuous curves.
l Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.
l The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.
l The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage.
l Roads with repeated up and down slopes
l Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.
l The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.
l A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.
l To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same specified size, manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle. (Including the temporary spare tire)
l If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.
l When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the radar
sensor to detect, “Radar blocked” may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
4-80
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (205,1)
When Driving
Brake
Brake System WARNING

Do not coast with the engine stalled or
qFoot Brake turned off, find a safe place to stop:
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes Coasting with the engine stalled or
that adjust automatically through normal turned off is dangerous. Braking will
use. require more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by pump the brake. This will cause
applying greater force than normal to the longer stopping distances or even an
brake pedal. But the distance required to accident.
stop will be greater than usual.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily
applying the brakes for long
distances is dangerous. This causes
overheated brakes, resulting in
longer stopping distances or even
total brake failure. This could cause
loss of vehicle control and a serious
accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes.
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
4-81
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (206,1)
When Driving
Brake
NOTE
CAUTION For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving
Ø Do not drive with your foot held (page 3-47) regarding parking brake use.
on the clutch pedal or brake pedal,
or hold the clutch pedal depressed Setting the parking brake
halfway unnecessarily. Doing so Depress the brake pedal and then firmly
could result in the following: pull the parking brake lever fully upwards
Ø The clutch and brake parts will with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in
wear out more quickly. a stationary position.
Ø The brakes can overheat and
adversely affect brake
performance.
Ø Always depress the brake pedal
with the right foot. Applying the
brakes with the unaccustomed left
foot could slow your reaction time
to an emergency situation
resulting in insufficient braking
operation.
Releasing the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal and pull the
parking brake lever upwards, then press
the release button. While holding the
button, lower the parking brake lever all
the way down to the released position.
Ø Wear shoes appropriate for driving

in order to avoid your shoe
contacting the brake pedal when
depressing the accelerator pedal.
qParking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts.
4-82
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (207,1)
When Driving
Brake
qDisplay Indication qBrake Assist

For vehicles with the type A instrument During emergency braking situations
cluster, check the vehicle condition or when it is necessary to depress the brake
have the vehicle inspected at an pedal with greater force, the brake assist
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to system provides braking assistance, thus
the indication. enhancing braking performance.
qWarning Light When the brake pedal is depressed hard or

depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
A system malfunction or operation more firmly.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page NOTE
4-23. l When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel
qBrake Pad Wear Indicator softer but the brakes will apply more firmly.
This is a normal effect of the brake assist
When the disc brake pads become worn, operation and does not indicate a
the built-in wear indicators contact the malfunction.
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise l When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
to warn that the pads should be replaced. depressed more quickly, a motor/pump
operation noise may be heard. This is a
normal effect of the brake assist and does
not indicate a malfunction.
l The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the vehicle's
main braking system.
When you hear this noise, consult an

possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with worn disc pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult
4-83
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (208,1)
When Driving
Brake
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) WARNING

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
which assists the driver in accelerating Assist (HLA):
from a stop while on a slope. When the Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an
driver releases the brake pedal and auxiliary device for accelerating from
depresses the accelerator pedal while on a a stop on a slope. The system only
slope, the function prevents the vehicle operates for about two seconds and
from rolling. therefore, relying only on the system,
The braking force is maintained when accelerating from a stop is
automatically after the brake pedal is dangerous because the vehicle may
released on a steep grade. move (roll) unexpectedly and cause
For vehicles with a manual transaxle, Hill an accident.
Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a The vehicle could roll depending on
downward slope when the shift lever is in the vehicle's load or if it is towing
the reverse (R) position, and on an something. In addition, for vehicles
upward slope when the shift lever is in a with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
position other than the reverse (R) could still roll depending on how the
position. clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle, is operated.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a Always confirm the safety around the
downward slope when the shift lever is in vehicle before starting to drive the
the reverse (R) position, and on an vehicle.
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
forward gear.
4-84
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (209,1)
When Driving
Brake
NOTE
l Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not operate
on a gentle slope. In addition, the gradient
of the slope on which the system will
operate changes depending on the vehicle's
load.
if the parking brake is applied, the vehicle
has not stopped completely, or the clutch
pedal is released.
l While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel stiff
and vibrate, however, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
while the TCS/DSC indicator light is
illuminated.
4-23.
l Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not turn off
even if the DSC OFF switch is pressed to
turn off the TCS/DSC.
4-85
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (210,1)
When Driving
Brake
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) í

l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser
sensor detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with the vehicle ahead is
unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is less than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the
operation range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied firmly and
quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))

Laser sensor
WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safe
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely),
and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an
accident.
í
4-86 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (211,1)
When Driving
Brake
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:
Ø The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
Ø The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles
or pedestrians.
Ø The laser sensor for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed near
the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS), heed the following cautions.
Ø Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield near the laser sensor
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.
Ø Do not disassemble the laser sensor.
Ø If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible near the laser
sensor, stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system immediately
and have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle
continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left on the windshield near
the laser sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an
unexpected accident.
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-91.
Ø When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious
accident.
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis
roller or being towed:
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed. See the next page on
how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page
4-91.
4-87
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (212,1)
When Driving
Brake
CAUTION
Ø When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended
that the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off.
Ø Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. Do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) system may not operate normally.
Ø The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect
plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate
normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.
4-88
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (213,1)
When Driving
Brake
NOTE
l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is deliberately
performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following conditions.
l The engine is running.
l The display in the instrument cluster does not indicate that the system requires inspection or it
cannot be used.
l The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.
l The DSC operation is not turned off using the DSC OFF switch.
l The DSC is not malfunctioning.
l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-infrared laser
beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for
the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) may not operate under the
following conditions:
l Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.
l The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
l Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
l The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's raining.
l The windshield is dirty.
l The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and
comes close to the vehicle ahead.
l Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
l Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
l Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not operate
normally.
l Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
l If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
l When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.
l Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser sensor.
l Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from manholes and
grating, and water splashed into the air.
l When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
l In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently determine that there is a vehicle ahead
and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
l Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
l Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
l Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
l When passing through a toll gate.
l When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.
l Plastic objects such as pylons.
l Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
l Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
4-89
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (214,1)
When Driving
Brake
qLaser Sensor Handling

The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Laser sensor
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean to assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the
following precautions:
Ø Never remove the sensor.
Ø A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 specification and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.
Ø Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magnification
function such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within
a distance of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
4-90
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (215,1)
When Driving
Brake
Laser sensor radiation data

Maximum average power: 45 mW
Pulse duration: 33 ns
Wavelength: 905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees
qStopping The Smart City Brake NOTE

Support (SCBS) System Operation When the DSC OFF switch is pressed to stop
the TCS/DSC operation, the Smart City Brake
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Support (SCBS) system operation also stops
system can be deactivated. Refer to and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Personalization Features on page 9-9. OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
With Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF Indicator Light
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.
4-91
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (216,1)
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
NOTE
Antilock Brake System (ABS) l Braking distances may be longer on loose
The ABS control unit continuously surfaces (snow or gravel, for example)
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one which usually have a hard foundation. A
wheel is about to lock up, the ABS vehicle with a normal braking system may
responds by automatically releasing and require less distance to stop under these
reapplying that wheel's brake. conditions because the tires will build up a
wedge of surface layer when the wheels
The driver will feel a slight vibration in skid.
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering l The sound of the ABS operating may be
noise from the brake system. This is heard when starting the engine or
normal ABS system operation. Continue immediately after starting the vehicle,
to depress the brake pedal without however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
pumping the brakes.

4-23.
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), driving on ice and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident.
4-92
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (217,1)
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System WARNING

(TCS) Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
The Traction Control System (TCS) driving:
enhances traction and safety by The Traction Control System (TCS)
controlling engine torque and braking. cannot compensate for unsafe and
When the TCS detects driving wheel reckless driving, excessive speed,
slippage, it lowers engine torque and tailgating (following another vehicle
operates the brakes to prevent loss of too closely), and hydroplaning
traction. (reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
This means that on a slick surface, the surface). You can still have an
engine adjusts automatically to provide accident.
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction. Use snow tires or tire chains and drive
at reduced speeds when roads are
A system malfunction or operation covered with ice and/or snow:
conditions are indicated by a warning. Driving without proper traction
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page devices on snow and/or ice-covered
4-23. roads is dangerous. The Traction
Control System (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident.
NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch
(page 4-94).
4-93
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (218,1)
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Dynamic Stability Control CAUTION

(DSC) Ø The DSC may not operate correctly
unless the following are observed:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Ø Use tires of the correct size
automatically controls braking and engine specified for your Mazda on all
torque in conjunction with systems such four wheels.
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip Ø Use tires of the same
when driving on slippery surfaces, or manufacturer, brand and tread
during sudden or evasive maneuvering, pattern on all four wheels.
enhancing vehicle safety. Ø Do not mix worn tires.
Ø The DSC may not operate correctly
Refer to ABS (page 4-92) and TCS (page when tire chains are used or a
4-93). temporary spare tire is installed
because the tire diameter changes.
DSC operation is possible at speeds
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph). qDSC OFF Switch
A system malfunction or operation Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
conditions are indicated by a warning. TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
4-23.
WARNING
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability
Control as a substitute for safe driving:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
accident. DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
4-94
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (219,1)
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
NOTE
l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the
vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of
freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the
DSC system) will activate. Depressing the
accelerator will not increase engine power
and freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
l If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates when
the ignition is switched ON.
l Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the
best traction.
l If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held
for 10 seconds or more, the DSC OFF
switch malfunction detection function
operates and the DSC system activates
automatically. The DSC OFF indicator
light turns off while the DSC system is
operative.
4-95
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (220,1)
When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP í
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power
the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel
consumption can be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic
energy is called the Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).
Kinetic energy
Electrical
Accelerator OFF
Battery
Energy
regeneration Charge
Power
Engine Electric components
Variable DC-DC converter Engine Components
Voltage Vehicle Systems:
alternator Air-conditioning
Audio
Capacitor Head-lights, etc
Tire
Battery
Accelerator ON
Power
Engine Electric components
DC-DC converter Engine Components
Variable
Voltage Vehicle Systems:
alternator Air-conditioning
Audio
Capacitor Head-lights, etc
Tire
í
4-96 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (221,1)
When Driving
i-ELOOP
A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can
store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.
Variable
Voltage DC-DC Converter
alternator
Capacitor
CAUTION
High-current electricity flows through the following areas, therefore do not touch
them.
Ø Variable Voltage alternator
Ø DC-DC converter
Ø Capacitor
NOTE
l When installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult an
l A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with the A/C and
headlights.
l If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, go to the following URL.
http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
qi-ELOOP Display
Displays the power generating status.
The status is displayed when the ignition is switched ON and the INFO button is pressed.
4-97
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (222,1)
When Driving
i-ELOOP
There are two types of displays which can be switched from one to the next.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page 4-18.
Screen 1 Screen 2
Displays the level of electricity generated by regenerative braking.

Displays the status of the generated electricity flowing to the capacitor.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the capacitor.
Displays the status of the stored electricity being supplied to the electrical devices
(Screen 2 only).
qi-ELOOP Charging Display

If the engine is started after the vehicle
has not been driven for a long period of
time, an “i-ELOOP charging” message
may be indicated in the display.
Leave the engine idling and wait until the
message disappears.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the message is
displayed, a beep sound is heard.
If you turn the steering wheel while the
message is displayed, it will feel heavier than
normal, but this does not indicate an
abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe location
with the engine running and do not attempt to
turn the steering wheel. The steering operation
will return to normal after the message is no
longer displayed.
4-98
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (223,1)
When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection í
Mazda Drive Selection provides an opportunity to select a different driving characteristic
when SPORT mode is activated. By selecting SPORT mode, greater vehicle response is
achieved through automatic adjustments in transaxle shift control and engine throttle
control. This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make
maneuvers such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
WARNING
Do not turn SPORT mode on while driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-
covered roads:
Otherwise, the tires will slip which could lead to an accident.
NOTE
If driving long distances in SPORT mode, the fuel economy will decrease due to the frequency of
driving in lower gears. Driving in SPORT mode all of the time is not recommended. SPORT mode is
best used only in situations requiring quick, responsive driving.
í
Some models. 4-99
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (224,1)
When Driving
Drive Selection
qDrive Selection Switch qSPORT Mode Indicator Light

The SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated while in
SPORT mode.
The light is illuminated while in SPORT

mode.
NOTE
NOTE The indicator light flashes a few times to
l If the SET /SET switch of the Mazda indicate that the mode cannot be switched to
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/ SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is
cruise control is pressed while in SPORT pressed under the following conditions:
mode, SPORT mode is automatically l ABS/TCS/DSC is operating.
switched off. l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
l When the ignition is switched off, SPORT system/cruise control is operating.

mode is also switch off. l The vehicle is making a turn or driving on a
l When SPORT mode is selected, the curved road.

transaxle may automatically shift down or
the vehicle speed may accelerate depending
on the vehicle speed.
4-100
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (225,1)
When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
l Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
l For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the vehicle condition or
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the indication.
l A system malfunction or operation
page 4-23.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power
steering system.
4-101
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (226,1)
When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) í

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway
control*1 according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor to detect the distance to a
vehicle ahead, and by presetting the vehicle speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 145
km/h (90 mph) the driver is freed from having to constantly use the accelerator or brake
pedals.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for example,
the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display
are activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the
vehicles.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways
which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
í
4-102 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (227,1)
When Driving
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and
always drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the
driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it
maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead
according to the vehicle speed, the system has detection limitations depending on the
type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid
hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another
vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in an accident. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal
while keeping a safe distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the following locations.
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
Ø Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient
space between vehicles. Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not possible).
Ø When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of
highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle
ahead will no longer be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
Ø Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (The tires could spin causing you
to lose vehicle control).
Ø Long descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system
automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss
of brake power).
For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off
when it is not being used.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system off to prevent a miss-operation.
4-103
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (228,1)
When Driving
NOTE
l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following conditions
are met.
l The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.
l The parking brake is not applied.
l The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.
(Manual transaxle)
l The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).
l The clutch pedal is not depressed.
l The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).
l In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
l You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
l Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.
l When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is released.
l Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
l The following are not detected as physical objects.
l Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction
l Pedestrians
l Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
l If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.
l During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles
and bicycles.
l Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which the close
proximity warnings are frequently activated.
l During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in
conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to close in on the vehicle rapidly,
accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate using the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
l While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even if the
selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is operated and any intended
engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or
depress the brake pedal.
4-104
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (229,1)
When Driving
qMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication

The setting status of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is indicated in the
display in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System Warnings on page 7-41.
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle display
MRCC Set vehicle speed
qClose Proximity Warning

If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies
the brakes suddenly while you are
traveling in headway control, the warning
sound activates and the brake warning is
indicated in the display. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress
the brake pedal while keeping a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, always keep a safe distance
from the vehicles behind you.
4-105
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (230,1)
When Driving
qSetting the System
CANCEL switch
RES switch
switch
switch Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
OFF switch ON switch
When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while
in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is
shown in the display of the instrument cluster.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is ON,
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.
4-106
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (231,1)
When Driving
How to Set the Speed How to Set the Distance Between

Vehicles During Headway Control
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired
setting using the accelerator pedal. The distance between vehicles is set to a
shorter distance each time the switch
2. Headway control begins when the is pressed. The distance between vehicles
SET or SET switch is pressed. is set to a longer distance by pressing the
The set speed and the inter-vehicle switch. The distance-between-vehicles
distance display filled with white lines can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium,
is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise short, and extremely short distance.
Control (MRCC) indicator light (green)
is indicated simultaneously.
Distance-between-vehi-
Travel status Display cles guideline Indication on display
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed)
During travel at constant
speed
Long
(about 50 m (164 ft))
During travel under

headway control
Medium
(about 40 m (131 ft))
NOTE
l If a vehicle ahead is detected while
traveling at a constant speed, the vehicle- Short
ahead indication is displayed and headway (about 30 m (98 ft))
control is performed. Additionally, when a
vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the
vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the
system switches back to travel at constant Extremely short
speed. (about 25 m (82 ft))
l If you are driving the vehicle at a speed
faster than the set speed, headway control
on the vehicle ahead is not possible Adjust NOTE
the system to the desired vehicle speed l The distance between vehicles differs
using the accelerator pedal. depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the
distance.
l When the ignition is switched to ACC or
OFF and then the engine is started again,
the system automatically sets the distance
between vehicles to the previous setting.
4-107
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (232,1)
When Driving
Changing the Set Vehicle Speed NOTE

l When accelerating using the SET switch
Changing the set vehicle speed using while in headway control, the set vehicle
the SET switch
speed can be adjusted but acceleration is
Press the SET switch to accelerate. not possible. If there is no longer a vehicle
Press the SET switch to decelerate. ahead, acceleration continues until
The set vehicle speed changes as follows reaching the set vehicle speed. Check the
each time the SET switch is pressed. set vehicle speed by viewing the set vehicle
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph) speed display in the display in the
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph) instrument cluster.
l When depressing the accelerator pedal, the
NOTE inter-vehicle distance display in the display
For example, the set vehicle speed is changed in the instrument cluster changes to the
by pressing the SET switch four times as white-line display.
follows: l The minimum settable speed is 30 km/h (19
The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates mph). If the set vehicle speed reaches 30
by 4 km/h (4 mph). km/h (19 mph) using the switch operation,
constant speed travel is maintained at
To accelerate using accelerator pedal about 30 km/h (19 mph) even if the SET
Depress the accelerator pedal and press switch is pressed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
and release the SET or SET switch at Control (MRCC) system is not canceled.
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be
operated, the system returns to the set To Deactivate
speed when you release your foot from The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
the accelerator pedal. (MRCC) is canceled when the OFF
switch is pressed.
CAUTION When the system is temporarily
The warnings and brake control do canceled
not operate while the accelerator
pedal is depressed. In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled and the “MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed in the
display in the instrument cluster. The
indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
l The CANCEL switch is pressed.
l The brake pedal is depressed.
l The parking brake is applied.
l The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R) (automatic

transaxle).
4-108
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (233,1)
When Driving
l The shift lever is in the reverse (R) NOTE

position (manual transaxle). l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
l In the following cases, the “MRCC system may be canceled during rain, fog,
Cancelled” indication is displayed and snow or other inclement weather
the beep sounds one time. conditions, or the front surface of the
l The vehicle speed decreases to less radiator grille is dirty.
than 25 km (16 mph). l If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
l The DSC has operated. (MRCC) system has been temporarily
l The TCS has operated for a certain canceled, you can return to the previously
period of time. set vehicle speed by pressing the RES
l The Smart City Brake Support switch after the following conditions have
(SCBS) has operated. been met.
l When traveling on a down slope for l All of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
a long period of time. (MRCC) operation conditions have been
l There is a problem with the system. met.
(Manual transaxle) l A certain period of time has elapsed
l The shift lever is shifted to neutral since the system was automatically
(N) for a certain period of time. canceled while driving for a long time
l The clutch is depressed for a certain on a down slope.
period of time. l If the SET or RES switch is pressed before a
l The engine stalls. certain period of time has elapsed since the
system was automatically canceled while
driving for a long time on a down slope,
“MRCC Not available” is displayed in the
display.
l If the OFF switch is pressed to cancel the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the
system does not return to the previously set
speed even if the RES switch is pressed.
4-109
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (234,1)
When Driving
qShift-up/Shift-down Request
Display (Manual Transaxle)
The shift-up or shift-down request display
in the display of the instrument cluster
may be displayed while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up
Shift down
NOTE
l If the gears are not shifted up even though
the shift-up request indication is displayed,
load will be applied to the engine and the
system may be automatically canceled or
engine damage could occur.
l If the gears are not shifted down even
though the shift-down request indication is
displayed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be automatically
canceled or engine stalling could occur.
qRadar Sensor Handling

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) radar sensor is installed on the
backside of the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
4-110
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (235,1)
When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Control í
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
Ø Hilly terrain
Ø Steep inclines
Ø Heavy or unsteady traffic
Ø Slippery or winding roads
Ø Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
qCruise Control Switch
CANCEL switch
RES switch
ON switch
OFF switch Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
í
Some models. 4-111
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (236,1)
When Driving
Cruise Control
qActivation/Deactivation NOTE
l Release the SET or SET - switch at the
To activate the system, press the ON desired speed, otherwise the speed will
switch. continue increasing while the SET
The cruise main indicator light (Amber) switch is pressed and held, and continue
illuminates. decreasing while the SET - switch is pressed
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page and held (except when the accelerator
4-23. pedal is depressed).
l On a steep grade, the vehicle may
To deactivate the system, press the OFF momentarily slow down while ascending,
switch. or speed up while descending.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber) l Cruise control will cancel if the vehicle
turns off. speed decreases below 21 km/h (13 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
WARNING climbing a steep grade.
Always turn off the cruise control l Cruise control may cancel at about 15 km/h
system when it is not in use: (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as
Leaving the cruise control system in may happen when climbing a long, steep
an activation-ready state while the grade).
cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could For the Type A meter, the vehicle speed
unexpectedly activate if the preset using the cruise control is displayed
activation button is accidentally in the instrument cluster.
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
qTo Set Speed

1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the qTo Increase Cruising Speed
SET or SET - switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the Follow either of these procedures.
moment the SET or SET - switch is To increase speed using cruise control
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal switch
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates. Press the SET switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
4-112
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (237,1)
When Driving
Cruise Control
Press the SET and release it qTo Resume Cruising Speed at

immediately to adjust the preset speed. More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of If some other method besides the OFF
times it is operated. switch was used to cancel cruising speed
Increasing speed with a single SET (such as applying the brake pedal) and the
operation system is still activated, the most recent
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated set speed will automatically resume when
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph) the RES switch is pressed.
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h) mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES
To increase speed using accelerator switch.
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate qTo Temporarily Cancel
to the desired speed. Press the SET or
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
SET - switch and release it immediately.
of these methods:
NOTE l Slightly depress the brake pedal.
Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily l Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
when the cruise control is on. Greater speed transaxle only).

will not interfere with or change the set speed. l Press the CANCEL switch.
Take your foot off the accelerator to return to If the RESUME switch is pressed when
the set speed. the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the
qTo Decrease Cruising Speed previously set speed.
Press the SET - switch and hold it. The
qTo Deactivate
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want. To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
Press the SET- switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET-
operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
4-113
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (238,1)
When Driving
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) í

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is
being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor
determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system and
always drive carefully:
Do not rely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system as a substitute for
safe driving. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too
closely), and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy and icy roads (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an
accident. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is only designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited
depending on the obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an
accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from vehicles ahead or on-
coming vehicles.
í
4-114 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (239,1)
When Driving
NOTE
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following conditions are
met:
l The ignition is switched ON.
l The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on.
l The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.
l The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead is about 15 km/h (10
mph) ―145 km/h (90 mph).

The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following conditions:
l If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
l If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
l The DSC is malfunctioning.
l The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
l The accelerator pedal is depressed.
l The brake pedal is depressed.
l The steering wheel is being operated.
l The selector lever is being operated.
l The turn signal is being used.
Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor could detect
the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the Forward Obstruction
Warning (FOW) system.
l Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
l A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
l When crossing a narrow bridge.
l When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
l When entering an underground parking area.
l Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
l If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
l When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
l Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
l Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
4-115
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (240,1)
When Driving
qIndication on Display
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
system's operation status or malfunctions
are indicated in the display in the
instrument cluster. Regarding
malfunctions, check the vehicle
conditions or have it inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the content of the displayed message.
4-23.
The display can also be turned off by

pressing the INFO button of the steering
switch.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch
on page 4-18.
qCollision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning
is indicated in the display.
qRadar Sensor Handling

The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
radar sensor is installed on the backside of
the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
4-116
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (241,1)
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

l The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tires.
If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the driver by
indicating the tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster
(the warning is also indicated in the display on the type A*1 instrument cluster) and
operating a beep sound. The system monitors the tire pressures indirectly using the data
sent from the ABS wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the
specified tire pressure (value on the tire pressure label). Follow the procedure and
perform the initialization.
l For vehicles with the type A*1 instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep on page 7-40.
ABS wheel speed sensor
4-117
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (242,1)
When Driving
CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a
problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow
out.
4-118
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (243,1)
When Driving
NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may be faster
or slower in the following cases:
l The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specification.
l The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire wear is
excessively different between them.

l A run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used.
l An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash and then
continue illuminating).
l A tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit.
l The tire pressure is excessively higher than the specified pressure, or the tire pressure is suddenly
lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.

l The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle is stopped),
or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.

l The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.
l Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive driving
on a winding road.
l Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of the
vehicle.
l System initialization has not been implemented with the specified tire pressure.
qTire Pressure Monitoring System 2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
Initialization pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specified pressure indicated on the tire
In the following cases, system pressure label located on the door jamb
initialization must be performed so that of the driver's door (door open). Refer
the system operates normally. to Tires on page 9-7.
l A tire pressure is adjusted.
l Tire rotation is performed. 3. Switch the ignition ON.

l A tire or wheel is replaced.
l The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
l The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and firmly
apply the parking brake.
4-119
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (244,1)
When Driving
4. While the vehicle is parked, press and

hold the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that the
tire pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
flashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
With instrument cluster type A, a
message indicating that the
initialization has been completed is
indicated in the instrument cluster.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is
performed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect
the normal tire pressure and it may
not illuminate the tire pressure
monitoring system warning light
even if a tire pressure is low, or it
may illuminate the light even if the
pressures are normal.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed
while the vehicle is being driven.
4-120
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (245,1)
When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring
blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage.

Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep on page 7-41.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system. Always look over
your shoulder before changing lanes or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage:
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can assist the driver in confirming the
safety of the surroundings but is not a complete substitute. The driver is responsible
for assuring lane changes and other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the
direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the vehicle's surroundings.
í
Some models. 4-121
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (246,1)
When Driving
NOTE
l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
may not operate properly under the following conditions:
l Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.
l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is
sprayed.
l The rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as
stickers or a bicycle carrier).
l The radar sensors do not detect human, animal, shopping cart, bicycle, or static objects such as
fences.
l The radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
l Motorcycles
l Vehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo.
l Vehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.
l Although the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or guardrails and
operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can
detect, the system may pause (the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights on the outside mirror, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights:
l Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors.
l The door window glass is tinted.
l The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper. (page 4-129)
l Have the radar sensors inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied to the
rear bumper, even in a minor accident. If the vehicle is driven with a damaged radar sensor, the
system may not operate properly resulting in an accident.
l For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of the bumper, consult an
l The radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are
approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or
Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch.
4-122
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (247,1)
When Driving
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system monitors the detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle to the rear and when there are vehicles in the detection area it notifies the driver by
illuminating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light while the vehicle speed is
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or faster and driving forward.
If the turn signal lever is operated to the side the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes and the system
warns the driver of the vehicle in the detection area using a BSM warning beep sound.
Your vehicle
Detection areas
4-123
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (248,1)
When Driving
NOTE
l The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
l The detection area of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) has been determined based on the lane
width of general freeways. Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width, the system may detect
vehicles on a lane next to the adjacent lane and operate the warning light/beep. On a road with
wider lane width, the system may not detect vehicles on the adjacent lane and may not operate the
warning light/beep.
l Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection may be
delayed.
l The vehicle accelerates from a standing-start with a vehicle alongside.
l A vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.
l The difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is larger when
passing or being passed, and the vehicle passes the detection area within a short period of
time.
l On a steep incline, or when there is a difference in height between lanes.
l Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in instrument panel illuminates) by pressing the switch.
l (Automatic transaxle vehicles)
The selector lever is shifted to the R position, or directly after being shifted from the R position.
l The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Turn off the system by operating the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch when towing a trailer.
l The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the shift lever (Manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (Automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R position.
4-124
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (249,1)
When Driving
qRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approaching both sides of the
vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by flashing the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep sound.
Your vehicle
Detection areas
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation

1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R position.
(With rearview monitor)
The rearview monitor is displayed.
4-125
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (250,1)
When Driving
2. If a vehicle approaches which may hit you, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
warning light flashes and the Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) warning beep
sounds at the same time.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light on the door
mirrors.
4-126
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (251,1)
When Driving
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection may be
delayed.
l The vehicle is reversed at a speed of 12 km/h or faster
l The radar is obstructed by objects such as a large vehicle parked adjacently or by a wall.
(Reverse vehicle to position in which radar is not obstructed.)

Your vehicle
l A vehicle approaches from straight behind
Your vehicle
l The vehicle is parked at a highly acute angle
Your vehicle
l Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in instrument panel illuminates) by pressing the switch.
4-127
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (252,1)
When Driving
qBSM Warning Light

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presence of another
vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the
warning beep while the system is operational.
The warning light is equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects a vehicle in the detection area while the
vehicle is driven at a speed of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the rear on-coming
vehicle is detected. A warning indicator light flashes when the turn signal lever is operated
to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is illuminated to alert
the driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights on both sides flash.
NOTE
l If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror surface, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light
may not be visible.
l If the door window glass is tinted, it may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the light.
4-128
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (253,1)
When Driving
qBSM OFF Switch qCare of Radar Sensors

When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, The radar sensors are equipped inside the
the BSM system turns off and the BSM rear bumper.
OFF indicator light illuminates.
Radar sensors
Always keep the bumper surface near the

Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn radar sensor area clean so that the BSM
on the BSM system. The BSM OFF system operates normally. Refer to
indicator light turns off. Exterior Care on page 6-58.
NOTE NOTE
l The system may not operate normally when l The BSM OFF indicator light flashes if the
towing a trailer. Turn off the system by radar sensors cannot operate normally. If
operating the BSM OFF switch when the light remains flashing after cleaning the
towing a trailer. bumper surface near the radar sensor area,
l If the ignition is switched off with the BSM consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
system turned off, the system becomes l For repairs or paintwork around the radar
operable automatically when the ignition is sensors, or replacement of the bumper,
switched ON. consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
4-129
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (254,1)
When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) í

l The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
l The system detects the white (yellow) lines on the traffic lane using the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its
lane, it notifies the driver by flashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the
LDWS warning sound.
l Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines.
l For vehicles with type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-41.
WARNING
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
Ø Driving on roads with tight curves.
Ø Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is
not designed to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and if you rely too much
on the LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane
changes and other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the
vehicle is traveling and the vehicle's surroundings.
í
4-130 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (255,1)
When Driving
CAUTION
Ø Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
Ø Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Otherwise, the system will not
operate normally.
Ø Heed the following cautions to assure correct operation of the LDWS.
Ø Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
Ø Keep the area of the windshield glass near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean.
Ø Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens, even a transparent sticker, they will obstruct the lens and
cause the system to not operate correctly.
Ø Before performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Ø Always keep the windshield glass around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
clean. If the windshield fogs, defog it using the front defroster.
Ø When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not
touch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
4-131
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (256,1)
When Driving
NOTE
l If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator
light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
l When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically
canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever is returned and the
system detects the white (yellow) lines.
l If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves
close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and
the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
l The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its
lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short
period of time.
l The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white (yellow) lines of the traffic lane.
l Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines correctly
and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
l If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
l Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is
inclined.
l The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
l When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
l The white (yellow) lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
l The vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) line and the line is less
visible.
l A white (yellow) line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
l The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.
l A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
l The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.
l The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.
l The windshield is dirty or foggy.
l Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
l The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
l The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.
l The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
l The road is excessively uneven.
l The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
l There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lines.
l There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
4-132
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (257,1)
When Driving
qWhen The System Operates 2. Drive the vehicle near the center of the
lane and the LDWS indicator light
1. Press the LDWS switch. The LDWS (green) illuminates in the instrument
goes on stand-by and the LDWS cluster when all of the following
warning light (amber) illuminates. conditions are met.
On the type A instrument cluster, the On the type A instrument cluster, the
lane indication (bordered line) is lane indication is indicated in the
indicated in the display. display.
lThe vehicle is driven near the center
of the lane with the white (yellow)
line on the left and right sides, or on
either side.
l The vehicle speed is about 65 km/h
(41 mph) or more

l The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or road with gentle curves

NOTE
l The LDWS remains on stand-by until it
detects white (yellow) lines on both the left
and right sides, or on either side.
l When the system detects a white (yellow)
line on one side only, the system will
operate the warning only when the vehicle
deviates to the side the white (yellow) line
detected.
4-133
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (258,1)
When Driving
Auto cancel l A turn signal lever is operated (after

Under the following conditions, the the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS is automatically canceled and kept LDWS warning may not operate for
on stand-by, and the LDWS warning light about 3 seconds which is the period of
(amber) in the instrument cluster time required to make a lane
illuminates. correction).
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane NOTE
indication (bordered line) is indicated in l After about 5 seconds have elapsed with the
the display. turn signal lever left operating, the LDWS
The LDWS is automatically enabled when warning may operate if the vehicle is close
the condition changes and the system is to a white (yellow) line.
operable. l The sensitivity of the warning (sensitivity
l The system cannot detect white

with which the system determines the
(yellow) lines. driver’s intentional lane change) can be
l The vehicle speed is less than about 60
changed.
km/h (37 mph). Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
l The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
l The vehicle is making a curve at an

qCanceling The System
inadequate speed.
l The temperature inside the camera is To cancel the LDWS, press the LDWS
high or low. switch. The LDWS indicator light (Green/
l The windshield around the camera is Amber) in the instrument cluster turns off.
foggy. The lane indication displayed in the type
l The windshield around the camera is A instrument cluster turns off.
blocked by an obstruction, causing
poor forward visibility. qLDWS Warning
Auto cancel of warning If the system determines that the vehicle
Under the following conditions, the may be deviating from its lane while the
LDWS determines that the driver is system is operating, the LDWS warning
making lane changes and the warning is sounds and the LDWS indicator light
automatically canceled. (green) flashes.
The LDWS is automatically enabled after Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
the operation. 4-23.
l The steering wheel is operated Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
abruptly. (LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-41.
l The brake pedal is depressed abruptly. In the display of the type A instrument
l The accelerator pedal is depressed cluster, the direction in which the system
abruptly. determined that the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane is indicated.
Operate the steering wheel adequately and
drive in the center of the lane.
4-134
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (259,1)
When Driving
Indication on display l If the temperature inside the Forward

Sensing Camera (FSC) is extremely
high or low, the LDWS is
automatically canceled and kept on
stand-by, and the LDWS warning light
(amber) in the instrument cluster
flashes. Message information is
indicated in the display in the type A
instrument cluster.
The LDWS is automatically enabled
when the conditions change and the
system is operable.
NOTE
l If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble, the sound will be heard from the
vehicle speaker on the side which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
system determined the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane.
l The LDWS warning sound may not be
heard depending on the surrounding
conditions such as outside noise.
l The warning timing with which the system
determines the vehicle may be deviating
from its lane can be changed.
9-9.
qForward Sensing Camera (FSC)

l The LDWS camera, located near the
rearview mirror, also functions as the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) for the
High Beam Control System (HBC).
4-135
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (260,1)
When Driving
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure
the correct operation of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
Ø Do not remove the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning of the
camera lens.
Ø Do not hit or apply strong force to
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or the area around it. If the
has been severely hit, do not use
the LDWS and consult an
Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before performing repairs
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
Ø The Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) is installed to the windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for windshield repair and
replacement.
Ø The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed
has been finely adjusted. Do not
change the installation position of
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could
result in damage or malfunction.
Ø Be careful not to scratch the
lens or allow it to get dirty. Also,
do no take the camera apart.
Otherwise, it could result in
damage or malfunction.
Ø Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by
removing dirt or fogging. Use the
windshield defroster to remove
fogging on the windshield.
4-136
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (261,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Rear View Monitor í

The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.
WARNING
Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding
conditions by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist
device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from
the actual conditions.
CAUTION
Ø Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear
view monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in
injury or vehicle damage or both.
Ø Icy or snow-covered roads.
Ø Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
Ø The trunk lid is not fully closed.
Ø The vehicle is on a road incline.
Ø When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause difficulty in confirming the
surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confirming the safety
of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
Ø Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may
deviate.
Ø Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.
Ø The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic
solvents, wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on
the cover, wipe off with a soft cloth immediately.
Ø Do not rub the cover excessively, or polish it using an abrasive compound or a
hard brush. The cover may be damaged affecting the image.
NOTE
l If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it cannot be
wiped off, use a mild detergent.
l If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view monitor may
not operate correctly.
l When replacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Replacing the tires could result in
deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.
l If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of the rear view
parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
í
Some models. 4-137
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (262,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
qRear View Parking Camera Location
Rear View Parking Camera
qSwitching to the Rear View Monitor Display

Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear
view monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the previous
display.
4-138
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (263,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
qDisplayable Range on the Screen

The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
(Screen display)
Garnish
Bumper
(Actual view)
Object
NOTE
l The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
l The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be
displayed.
l The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance because the
rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.
l Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not install any
optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating parts or parts made of
reflective material.
l It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
l In darkened areas.
l When the temperature around the lens is high/low.
l When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.
l When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.
l When the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.
l Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
4-139
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (264,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
qViewing the Display

Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as
a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the
parking space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)

Guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.
b) Distance guide lines
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 100
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the
lines).
CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's
turning of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's
rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.
qRear View Monitor Operation

The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes
and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images (mirror
images).
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
4-140
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (265,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.
(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the
left and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
4-141
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (266,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in
the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)
(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns
to the previous display.
4-142
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (267,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below, and the
actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes.
l In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back end and
distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be parallel on the
ground.
l When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the division
line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but they may not
actually be parallel on the ground.
4-143
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (268,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
qVariance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image

Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may
cause a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than
the actual distance.
Object
Variance
4-144
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (269,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle

When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears Appears
farther than closer than
actual actual
distance distance
Object at actual position Object on screen

Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen. Object at actual
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object. position
4-145
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (270,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear

Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
A
A
B
C
C B
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C
qPicture Quality Adjustment

WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is
stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast,
color, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including brightness, contrast, color, and tint.
When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Press the setup button ( ) to display the picture quality adjustment screen.
2. Touch the and on-screen buttons to change the set value.
Touch the on-screen button to return to the camera image display.
4-146
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (271,1)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Reset
All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.
1. Press the setup button ( ) to display the picture quality adjustment screen.
2. Touch the on-screen button.
4-147
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (272,1)
4-148
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (273,1)
5 Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 5-2

Operating Tips ........................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 5-3
Manual Type ............................................................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type ............................................................... 5-9
Audio System ............................................................................... 5-13

Antenna ................................................................................... 5-13
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 5-13
Audio Set (Type A) ................................................................. 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) ................................................................. 5-35
Audio Control Switch Operation ............................................ 5-56
Commander switch operation í .............................................. 5-58
AUX/USB/iPod mode ............................................................. 5-60
Bluetooth® .................................................................................. 5-79

Bluetooth® í ........................................................................... 5-79
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .......................................................... 5-85
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................................. 5-104
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 5-108
Interior Equipment ................................................................... 5-112

Sunvisors ............................................................................... 5-112
Interior Lights ....................................................................... 5-113
Clock ..................................................................................... 5-115
Accessory Sockets ................................................................. 5-116
Cup Holder ............................................................................ 5-117
Bottle Holder ......................................................................... 5-118
Storage Compartments .......................................................... 5-119
í
Some models. 5-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (274,1)
Interior Features
Climate Control System
l Have the air conditioner checked

Operating Tips before the weather gets hot. Lack of
l Operate the climate control system refrigerant may make the air
with the engine running. conditioner less efficient.
l To prevent the battery from being The refrigerant specifications are
discharged, do not leave the fan control indicated on a label attached to the
dial on for a long period of time with inside of the engine compartment.
the ignition switched ON when the Check the label before refilling the
engine is not running. refrigerant. If the wrong type of
l Clear all obstructions such as leaves, refrigerant is used, it could result in a
snow and ice from the hood and the air serious malfunction of the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the conditioner.
system efficiency. For details, consult an Authorized
l Use the climate control system to defog Mazda Dealer.
the windows and dehumidify the air.
l The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while Label
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
l Use the outside air mode for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
l If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
l Run the air conditioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to keep
internal parts lubricated.
5-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (275,1)
Interior Features
Vent Operation
qAdjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move
the adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner under humid
ambient temperature conditions, the system
may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign
of trouble but a result of humid air being
suddenly cooled.
Side Vents
Knob Knob
Dial Dial
Close Open Close Open
Center Vents
Knob Dial
Open
Close
Rear Vents í
Knob Dial
Open
Close
í
Some models. 5-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (276,1)
Interior Features
qSelecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents
Floor Vents
* With rear vents
5-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (277,1)
Interior Features
Manual Type
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
Air intake selector
(outside air mode) A/C switch
Air intake selector Rear window defogger switch

(recirculated air
mode)
qControl Switches NOTE

l The mode selector dial can be set at the
Temperature control dial intermediate positions ( ) between each
This dial controls temperature. Turn it mode. Set the dial to an intermediate
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise position if you want to split the airflow
for cold. between the two modes.
l For example, when the mode selector dial is
NOTE
at the position between the and
When the mode is set to or with the fan
positions, airflow from the floor vent is less
control dial in a position other than 0 and the
than that of the position.
temperature control dial in the maximum cold
position, the air intake selector switches to the A/C switch
recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on
automatically. Press the A/C switch to turn the air
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to conditioner on. The indicator light on the
turn it off. switch will illuminate when the fan
control dial is in any position except OFF.
Fan control dial
Press the switch once again to turn the air
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
conditioner off.
The fan has seven speeds.
NOTE
Mode selector dial The air conditioner may not function when the
Turn the mode selector dial to select outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
airflow mode (page 5-4).
5-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (278,1)
Interior Features
Air intake selector NOTE

This switch controls the source of air
l If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
entering the vehicle. mode selector dial to the position.
l If cooler air is desired at face level, set the
Press the air intake selector switch to mode selector dial at the position and
alternate between the outside air and adjust the temperature control dial to
recirculated air modes. maintain maximum comfort.
l The air to the floor is warmer than air to
Recirculated air mode ( ) the face (except when the temperature
Outside air is shut off. Air within the control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
vehicle is recirculated. position).
l In the or position, the air
Outside air mode ( ) conditioner is automatically turned on and
Use this mode for ventilation or the outside air mode is automatically
windshield defrosting. selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or position, the outside air mode
WARNING cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode in qCooling (With air conditioner)
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as 1. Set the mode selector dial to the
it will cause the windows to fog up. position.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
qHeating 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
1. Set the mode selector dial to the speed.
position. 4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside the A/C switch.
air mode. 5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
3. Set the temperature control dial to the control dial and temperature control
hot position. dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
5-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (279,1)
Interior Features
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while 1. Set the mode selector dial to the
driving up long hills or in heavy position.
traffic, monitor the engine coolant 2. Set the temperature control dial to the
temperature warning light to see if it desired position.
is illuminated or flashing (page 4-23).
The air conditioner may cause engine 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
overheating. If the warning light is speed.
illuminated or flashing, turn the air 4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
conditioning off (page 7-24). on the air conditioner.
NOTE
l When maximum cooling is desired, set the
WARNING
temperature control dial to the extreme cold Do not defog the windshield using the
position and set the air intake selector to position with the temperature
the recirculated air mode, then turn the fan control set to the cold position:
control dial fully clockwise. Using the position with the
l If warmer air is desired at floor level, set temperature control set to the cold
the mode selector dial at the position position is dangerous as it will cause
and adjust the temperature control dial to the outside of the windshield to fog
maintain maximum comfort. up. Your vision will be hampered,
l The air to the floor is warmer than air to which could lead to a serious
the face (except when the temperature accident. Set the temperature control
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold to the hot or warm position when
position). using the position.
NOTE
qVentilation l For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
1. Set the mode selector dial to the conditioner, set the temperature control dial
position. to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan
control dial fully clockwise.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside l If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
air mode. mode selector dial to the position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the l In the or position, the air
desired position. conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired selected to defrost the windshield. In the
speed. or position, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
5-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (280,1)
Interior Features
qDehumidifying (With air conditioner)

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner is
dehumidifying the air and, to use this function,
the temperature does not have to be set to cold.
Therefore, set the temperature control dial to
the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on
the air conditioner when you want to
dehumidify the cabin air.
5-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (281,1)
Interior Features
Fully Automatic Type

Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Temperature setting display (driver) Temperature setting display (passenger)
Windshield defroster switch

Air intake selector Mode selector display A/C
(outside air position)
Airflow display A/C switch
Air intake selector

(recirculated air AUTO switch OFF switch DUAL switch
position)
Driver temperature control dial Fan control dial Passenger temperature control dial
Mode selector switch Rear window defogger switch
qControl Switches NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light
AUTO switch l When on, it indicates auto operation, and
By pressing the AUTO switch the the system will function automatically.
following functions will be automatically l If any of the following dials or switches are
controlled in accordance with the selected operated while in auto control, the AUTO
set temperature: switch indicator turns off.
l Airflow temperature l Mode selector switch
l Amount of airflow l Fan control dial
l Selection of airflow mode l Windshield defroster switch
l Outside/Recirculated air selection The functions for dials and switches other
l Air conditioner operation than those operated in the above continue
to operate in auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
5-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (282,1)
Interior Features
Temperature control dial NOTE

This dial controls temperature. Turn it
l With the airflow mode set to the
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise position and the temperature control dial
for cold. set at a medium temperature, heated air is
l When the DUAL switch is off:
directed to the feet and air at a comparably
Turn the driver temperature control dial lower temperature will flow through the
to control the temperature throughout central, left and right vents.
the entire cabin.
l To set the air vent to , press the
l When the DUAL switch is on:
windshield defroster switch.
Turn the driver or front passenger
l In the or position, the air
temperature control dial to conditioner is automatically turned on and
independently control the temperature the outside air mode is automatically
on each side of the cabin. selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or position, the outside air mode
NOTE cannot be changed to the recirculated air
l The climate control system changes to the mode.
individual operation mode (DUAL switch
indicator light illuminated) by turning the A/C switch
front passenger temperature control dial Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
even when the DUAL switch is off, which switch is turned on will turn off the air
allows individual control of the set conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
temperature for the driver and front functions).
passenger. The air conditioning can be turned on and
l The temperature units for the temperature off by pressing the A/C switch while the
setting display can be changed in fan control dial is on.
conjunction with the temperature units for
the outside temperature display. Refer to NOTE
Outside Temperature Display on page 4-14. l The air conditioning operates when the A/C
switch is pressed even if the fan is off.
Fan control dial l The air conditioner may not function when
The fan has seven speeds. The selected the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
speed will be displayed. (32 °F).
Mode selector switch Air intake selector

The desired airflow mode can be selected Outside or recirculated air positions can
(page 5-4). be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position ( )
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
5-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (283,1)
Interior Features
Outside air position ( ) qOperation of Automatic Air

Use this mode for ventilation or Conditioning
windshield defrosting. 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
WARNING and amount of airflow will be
Do not use the position in cold or automatically controlled.
rainy weather:
Using the position in cold or 2. Use the temperature control dial to
rainy weather is dangerous as it will select a desired temperature.
cause the windows to fog up. Your Press the DUAL switch or turn the
vision will be hampered, which could front passenger temperature control
lead to a serious accident. dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
DUAL switch passenger.
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode To turn off the system, press the OFF
between the individual operation (driver switch.
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes. NOTE
l Setting the temperature to maximum high
Individual operation mode (indicator or low will not provide the desired
light illuminated) temperature at a faster rate.
The set temperature can be controlled l When selecting heat, the system will restrict
individually for the driver and front airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
passenger. air from blowing out of the vents.
Interconnection mode (indicator light qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

turned off)
Press the windshield defroster switch.
The set temperature for the driver and
In this position, the outside air position is
front passenger is controlled
automatically selected, and the air
simultaneously.
conditioner automatically turns on. The
Windshield defroster switch air conditioner will directly dehumidify
Press the switch to defrost the windshield the air to the front windshield and side
and front door windows. windows (page 5-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
5-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (284,1)
Interior Features
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging ( Interior temperature sensor
position):
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.
qSunlight/Temperature Sensor
The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the automatic air
conditioner will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
5-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (285,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Antenna Operating Tips for Audio

qAM/FM Radio Antenna
System
The antenna is embedded into the window WARNING
glass.
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
CAUTION Do not adjust the audio control
When washing the inside of the switches while driving the vehicle.
window which has an antenna, use a Adjusting the audio while driving the
soft cloth dampened in lukewarm vehicle is dangerous as it could
water, gently wiping the antenna distract your attention from the
lines. vehicle operation which could lead to
Use of glass cleaning products could a serious accident.
damage the antenna. Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
qSatellite Radio Antenna í to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
The satellite radio antenna receives your maximum attention on the road
SIRIUS signals. while driving the vehicle.
Satellite radio antenna
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level
that allows you to hear sounds
outside of the vehicle including car
horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
l To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio system
on for a long period of time when the
engine is not running.
l If a cellular phone or CB radio is used in
or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system, however, this
does not indicate that the system has been
damaged.
í
Some models. 5-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (286,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Do not spill any liquid on the audio FM characteristics

system. An FM broadcast range is usually about
40―50 km (25―30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
FM Station
Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,

40—50km
into the slot.
(25—30 miles)
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar

to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
qRadio Reception distances possible with AM reception.
AM characteristics Ionosphere
AM signals bend around such things as
FM wave
buildings or mountains and bounce off the AM wave
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances FM wave
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may 100—200 km (60—120 miles)
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time. Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
Ionosphere
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.
Station 1 Station 2
5-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (287,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Multipath noise Weak signal noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by In suburban areas, broadcast signals
obstructions, it is possible to receive both become weak because of distance from
the direct signal and the reflected signal at the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
the same time. This causes a slight delay areas is characterized by sound breakup.
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
Flutter/Skip noise sound breakup at the radio receiver.
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 1 Station 2
88.1 MHz 88.3 MHz
5-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (288,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating Tips for CD Player l If the memory portion of the CD is

transparent or translucent, do not use
Condensation phenomenon the disc.
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in the
CD player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by Transparent
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded
optical components will clear naturally in
about an hour. Wait for normal operation l A new CD may have rough edges on
to return before attempting to use the unit. its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
with rough edges is used, proper
Handling the CD player setting will not be possible and the CD
The following precautions should be player will not play the CD. In
observed. addition, the disc may not eject
l The CD revolves at high speed within resulting in a malfunction. Remove the
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly rough edges in advance by using a ball-
bent) CDs should never be used. point pen or pencil as shown below. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD.
l Do not use non-conventional discs

such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The disc may not eject resulting in
a malfunction. l When driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.
5-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (289,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
l The CD player has been designed to l Do not use record sprays, antistatic
play CDs bearing the identification agents, or household spray cleaners.
logo as shown below. No other discs Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
can be played. thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
l The CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty
and/or defective CDs may be ejected.
l Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.
l Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
l Use discs that have been legitimately seal affixed to it.
produced. If illegally-copied discs such l This unit may not be able to play
as pirated discs are used, the system certain CD-R/CD-RWs made using a
may not operate properly. computer or music CD recorder due to
l Be sure never to touch the signal disc characteristics, scratches,
surface when handling the CDs. Pick smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust or
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or condensation on the lens inside the
the edge of the hole and the outer edge. unit.
l Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.
l CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.
l This unit may not be able to play
certain discs made using a computer
due to the application (writing
l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. software) setting used. (For details,
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the consult the store where the application
side without a label). The disc may not was purchased.)
eject resulting in a malfunction. l It is possible that certain text data, such
l Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
decrease the amount of light reflected may not be displayed when musical
from the signal surface, thus affecting data (CD-DA) is playing.
sound quality. If the CD should l The period from when a CD-RW is
become soiled, gently wipe it with a inserted to when it begins playing is
soft cloth from the center of the CD to longer than a normal CD or CD-R.
the edge. l Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
5-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (290,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
l Do not use discs with cellophane tape l This unit can play MP3 files that have
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to
adhesive material exuding from the 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use enjoyment of music with consistent
discs with a commercially-available sound quality, it is recommended to use
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not discs that have been recorded at a bit
eject resulting in a malfunction. rate of 128 kbps or more.
l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
qOperating Tips for MP3 and MP3 files, playback of the two file
types differs depending on how the
NOTE disc was recorded.
Supply of this product only conveys a license l Packet written discs cannot be played
for private, non-commercial use and does not on this unit.
convey a license nor imply any right to use this l This unit does not play CDs recorded
product in any commercial (i.e. revenue- using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, PRO and RIFF MP3 formats.
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet, About folders and files
intranets and/or other networks or in other l The arrangement and playing order of a
electronic content distribution systems, such as recorded disc containing MP3 files is
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. as follows:
An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit Folder : Folder : Track (File)
http://www.mp3licensing.com. No.
01
02
l This audio system handles MP3 files 03
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs. Discs that have been 3
recorded using the following formats 04
can be played: 2
l ISO 9660 level 1
l ISO 9660 level 2 05
l Joliet extended format 4
l Romeo extended format 06
l This unit handles MP3 files
conforming to the MP3 format 5
containing both header frames and data
1
frames.
l This unit can play multi-session
recorded discs that have up to 50 Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4
sessions.
Playback may not occur in the above
l This unit can play MP3s with sampling hierarchy depending on the audio unit.
frequencies of 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/
24/32/44.1/48 kHz.
5-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (291,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
l The folder order is automatically Specialized glossary

assigned and this order cannot be
optionally set. MP3
l Any folder without an MP3 file will be Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer 3”.
ignored. (It will be skipped and the A technical standard for audio
folder number will not be displayed.) compression as decided by the ISO*1
l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3 MPEG working group. Use of MP3
format containing both header frames allows for audio data to be compressed to
and data frames will be skipped and approximately a tenth of the source data
not played. size.
l This unit will play MP3 files that have *1 International Organization for
up to eight levels. However, the more Standardization
levels a disc has, the longer it will take
ISO 9660
to initially start playing. It is
recommended to record discs with two An international standard for logical
levels or less. formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
l A single disc with up to 512 files can It is divided into three separate levels
be played and a single folder with up to based on differences in file naming
255 files can be played. procedures, data configuration and other
l When naming an MP3 file, be sure to characteristics.
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after Multi-session
the file name.
l The number of characters which can be A session is the complete amount of data
displayed is restricted. recorded from the beginning to the end of
a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-
CAUTION RW data recording. Multi-session refers to
the existence of data from two or more
This unit can only play MP3 files that sessions on a single disc.
have an MP3 file extension (.mp3)
attached. Do not attach an MP3 file Sampling
extension to any other type file as it Refers to the process of encoding analog
could cause noise to be emitted or a audio data at regular intervals and
malfunction in the unit. converting it to digital data. The sampling
rate refers to the number of times a
About ID3 Tag display
sample is taken in one second and is
l This unit can only display ID3 Tag expressed in Hz units. Increasing the
album, track and artist names that have sampling rate improves the sound quality
been input using Ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 but also increases the data size.
formats. Any other data that may have
been input cannot be displayed.
l This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
( ).
5-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (292,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Bit rate Playable WMA files are as follows:

Refers to the volume of data per second, Item Content
expressed in bps (bits per second). Windows Media Audio Version
Generally, the larger the number of the Specification 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (standard), 10.0
transfer bit rate when compressing an (standard)
MP3 file, the more information regarding Sampling rate 32/44.1/48 kHz
musical reproduction it carries, and Bit rate 32―320 kbps
therefore the better the sound quality.
CAUTION
Packet writing
This unit plays files with the (.wma)
A general term for the method, similar to file extension as a WMA file. Do not
that used for floppy discs or hard drives, use the WMA file extension for files
of recording the required file in a single other than WMA files. Otherwise, it
increment on a CD-R and similar. could result in noise or a
ID3 Tag malfunction.
ID3 tag is a method for storing l Track, artist and album name
information related to the music in an information is recorded as data termed
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist “WMA-Tag”, and this information is
and album name can be stored. This displayable.
content can be freely edited using ID3 l WMA files written under specifications
editing function software. other than the indicated specification
VBR may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While l The file extension may not be provided
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally depending on the computer operating
used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio system, version, software, or settings.
compression according to compression In this case, add the file extension “.
conditions and this allows for wma” to the end of the file name, and
compression with preference given to then write it to the disc.
sound quality.
qOperating Tips for AAC
qOperating Tips for WMA
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio which is standardized voice compression
and is the audio compression format used established by the ISO*1 working group
by Microsoft. (MPEG). Audio data can be created and
Audio data can be created and stored at a stored at a higher compression ratio than
higher compression ratio than MP3. MP3.
* Microsoft and Windows Media are *1 International Organization for
registered trademarks of Microsoft Standardization
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.
5-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (293,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Playable AAC file specifications qOperating Tips for USB device

This unit supports playback of AAC files This unit supports playback of MP3/
recorded in CD-R and CD-RW. WMA/AAC files recorded to USB device.
Playable AAC files are as follows: NOTE
l Music data (MP3/WMA/AAC (.m4a)
Item Content
format) stored in a USB mass-storage class
Specification MPEG-4 AAC
compliant device (such as USB flash
8/11.025/12 kHz memory) can be played.
Sampling rate 16/22.05/24 kHz
32/44.1/48 kHz
l Playback may not be possible depending on
Bit rate 24―320 kbps the type and condition of the USB flash
memory even if the audio file complies with
CAUTION l
the standard above.
A copyright protected WMA/AAC file
This unit plays files with the file cannot be played in this unit.
extension (m4a) as an AAC file. Do l The order of the music data stored in the
not use the AAC file extension for files device may differ from the playback order.
other than AAC files. Otherwise, it l To prevent loss or damage of stored data,
could result in noise or a we recommend that you always back up
malfunction. your data.
l If a device exceeds the maximum electric
l Song, artist, and album name current value of 500 mA, it may not operate
information in the AAC file is recorded or recharge when connected.
as data termed “iTunes, m4a, Meta- l Do not pull out the USB device while in the
Data applicable”, and this information USB mode (only pull it out while in FM/AM
is displayable. radio or CD mode).
l AAC files written under specifications l The device will not operate if the data is
other than the indicated specification password protected.
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly. Playable MP3 file specifications
l The file extension may not be provided
Playable MP3 files are as follows:
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. Item Content
In this case, add the file extension “. MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER III
m4a” to the end of the file name, then Specification MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER III
MPEG2.5
write it to the disc.
44.1/48/32 kHz (MPEG1)
Sampling rate 22.05/24/16 kHz (MPEG2)
11.025/12/8 kHz (MPEG2.5)
32―320 kbps (MPEG1)
Bit rate 8―160 kbps (MPEG2)
8―160 kbps (MPEG2.5)
5-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (294,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
l The file extension may not be provided

CAUTION depending on the computer operating
This unit plays files with the file system, version, software, or settings.
extension (mp3) as an MP3 file. Do In this case, add the file extension “.
not use the MP3 file extension for wma” to the end of the file name, and
files other than MP3 files. Otherwise, then write it to the memory.
it could result in noise or a
Playable AAC file specification
malfunction.
Playable AAC files are as follows:
l MP3 files written under specifications
Item Content
other than the indicated specification
Specification MPEG4 AAC-LC
8/11.025/12 kHz
names may not display correctly. Sampling rate 16/22.05/24 kHz
l The file extension may not be provided 32/44.1/48 kHz
depending on the computer operating Bit rate 16―320 kbps
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension “ CAUTION
.mp3” to the end of the file name, and
then write it to the memory. This unit plays files with the file
extension (.aac*1/.m4a) as an AAC
Playable WMA file specification file. Do not use the AAC file extension
Playable WMA files are as follows: for files other than AAC files.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or
Item Content
a malfunction.
Windows Media Audio Version
Specification
7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (standard)
*1 Type B
Refer to Audio Set (Type B) on
8/11.025/12 kHz (LOW)
Sampling rate 16/22.05 kHz (MID) page 5-35.
44.1/48/32 kHz (HI)
Bit rate 32―320 kbps
l AAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
CAUTION names may not display correctly.
This unit plays files with the file l The file extension may not be provided
extension (wma) as a WMA file. Do depending on the computer operating
not use the WMA file extension for system, version, software, or settings.
files other than WMA files. In this case, add the file extension “.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or aac*1” or “.m4a” to the end of the file
a malfunction. name, and then write it to the memory.
*1 Type B
l WMA files written under specifications Refer to Audio Set (Type B) on
other than the indicated specification page 5-35.
names may not display correctly.
5-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (295,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating Tips for iPod

CAUTION
This unit supports playback of music files Ø Remove the iPod when it is not in
recorded to an iPod. use. Because the iPod is not
designed to withstand excessive
l iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., changes in temperature inside the
registered in the U.S. and other cabin, it could be damaged or the
countries. battery may deteriorate due to the
l iPod classic is a trademark of Apple excessive temperature or humidity
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other inside the cabin if it is left in the
countries. vehicle.
l iPod nano is a trademark of Apple Inc., Ø If data in the iPod is lost while it is
registered in the U.S. and other connected to the unit, Mazda
countries. cannot guarantee recovery of any
l iPod touch is a trademark of Apple lost data.
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other Ø If the iPod battery is deteriorated,
countries. the iPod may not recharge and
l iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., playback may not be possible
registered in the U.S. and other when it is connected to the unit.
countries. Replace the iPod battery
immediately.
Connectable iPods are as follows: Ø Be careful not to pinch the iPod
(Type A) connecting cable when opening/
l iPod: 5G
closing the center console.
l iPod classic
Ø For the details on using the iPod,
l iPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5G
refer to the iPod instruction
l iPod touch
*1 manual.
: 1/2G
l iPhone
*1 Ø When connecting the iPod to a
: 3G/3GS
USB port, all commands are made
*1 Only iPod function
from the audio unit. iPod control is
(Type B) not possible.
l iPod classic
NOTE
l iPod nano: 4/5/6G
*1 The audio unit cannot display images or
l iPod touch : 2/3/4G
*1 videos stored in an iPod.
l iPhone : 3GS/4/4S
5-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (296,1)
MEMO
5-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (297,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set (Type A)
Power/Volume/Sound Controls ......................................................................... page 5-26

Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-28
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-30
How to use auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................. page 5-33
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-33
5-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (298,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qPower/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume dial Audio control dial
Power ON/OFF 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press selected functions as follows:
the power/volume dial to turn the audio Setting value
system on. Press the power/volume dial Indication
Turn Left Turn Right
again to turn the audio system off.
Level Level
Volume adjustment (Automatic volume decrease increase
To adjust the volume, turn the power/ adjustment)
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial Decrease Increase
to the right to increase volume, to the left bass bass
(Low pitch sound)
to decrease it.
Decrease Increase
Audio sound adjustment treble treble
(Treble sound)
1. Press the audio control dial to select the
function. The selected function will be Shift the Shift the
sound to the sound to the
indicated. (Front/back volume
front rear
balance)
Shift the Shift the

sound to the sound to the
(Left/right volume
left right
balance)
Off On
(Audio operation sound)
5-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (299,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the
volume function will be automatically selected.
To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unit
will beep and “CLEAR” will be displayed.
Automatic Level Control (ALC)

The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
5-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (300,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating the Radio
Seek tuning buttons

Channel preset buttons
Scan button Manual tuning/Audio control dial

Band selector buttons Auto memory button
Radio ON Manual tuning

Press a band selector button ( ) to Turning the manual tuning dial will
turn the radio on. change the frequency higher or lower.
Band selection Seek tuning
Successively pressing the band selector Pressing the seek tuning button ( , )
button ( ) switches the bands as will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
follows: FM1→FM2→AM. lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
The selected mode will be indicated. If
If you continue to press and hold the seek
FM stereo is being received, “ST” will be
tuning button ( , ), the frequency will
displayed.
continue changing without stopping.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, Scan tuning
reception automatically changes from Press the scan button ( ) to
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the automatically sample strong stations.
“ST” indicator will go out. Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press the scan
Tuning button ( ) again during this interval.
The radio has the following tuning
Preset channel tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The The 6 preset channels can be used to store
easiest way to tune stations is to set them 6 AM and 12 FM stations.
on preset channels.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,
NOTE or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
5-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (301,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
2. Depress a channel preset button for

about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its
channel preset button. The station
frequency or the channel number will
be displayed.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known.
Press and hold the auto memory button

( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep
is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.
After scanning is completed, the station

with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed. Press and
release the auto memory button ( )
to recall stations from the auto-stored
stations. One stored station will be
selected each time; its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations, “A” will be displayed.
5-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (302,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player

Random button
Repeat button CD slot CD eject button
Load button
Track up/Fast-forward button Folder up button

Track down/Reverse button Folder down button
File dial
CD play button Text button

Scan button
Type Playable data NOTE

When the load button ( ) is pressed, the
l Music data (CD-DA)
Music/MP3/WMA/ CD will load and play.
l MP3/WMA/AAC file
AAC CD player
Fast-forward/Reverse
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and Press and hold the fast-forward button
MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or ( ) to advance through a track at high
three file types differs depending on how the speed. Press and hold the reverse button
disc was recorded. ( ) to reverse through a track at high
speed.
Inserting the CD
Track search
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the Press the track up button ( ) or turn the
CD and begin play. file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
the beginning of the next track.
NOTE Press the track down button ( ) or turn
There will be a short lapse before play begins the file dial counterclockwise within a few
while the player reads the digital signals on seconds after playback begins to track
the CD. down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Ejecting the CD Press the track down button ( ) or turn
Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the the file dial counterclockwise after a few
CD. seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Playback
Press the CD play button ( ) to start
play when a CD is in the unit. If a CD is
not in the unit when the CD play button
( ) is pressed, “NO DISC” will flash on
and off.
5-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (303,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback

CD playback) (Track repeat)
To change to the previous folder, press the Press the repeat button (1) during
folder down button ( ), or press the playback to repeat the playback of the
folder up button ( ) to advance to the current song. “TRACK RPT” is displayed
next folder. during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) two times
Music scan
while displaying the “TRACK RPT” to
During music CD playback cancel.
This function scans the titles on a CD and
(Folder repeat)
plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you
in finding a song you want to listen to.
during playback to repeat the playback of
Press the scan button ( ) during
the current song in the folder. “FOLDER
playback to start the scan play operation
RPT” is displayed during playback.
(the track number will flash). Press the
Press the repeat button (1) while
scan button ( ) again to cancel scan
displaying “FOLDER RPT” to cancel.
playback.
Random playback
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
This function scans the titles in a folder During music CD playback
currently being played and plays 10 Press the random button (2) during
seconds of each song to aid you in finding playback to play the tracks in the CD
a song you want to listen to. Press the randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed
scan button ( ) during playback to during playback.
start the scan play operation (the track Press the random button (2) while
number will flash). displaying “DISC RDM” to cancel.
Press the scan button ( ) again to
cancel scan playback. During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Folder random)
NOTE
Press the random button (2) during
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will
playback to play the tracks in the folder
resume where scan was selected.
randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed
Repeat playback during playback.
Press the random button (2) two times
During music CD playback while displaying “FOLDER RDM” to
Press the repeat button (1) during cancel.
playback to repeat the playback of the
current song. “TRACK RPT” is displayed
during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) while
displaying the “TRACK RPT” to cancel.
5-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (304,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
(CD random) MP3/WMA/AAC CD

Press the random button (2) two times
during playback to play the songs on the
CD randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed File number/Elapsed time
during playback.
Press the random button (2) while
displaying “DISC RDM” to cancel. Folder number/File number
Switching the display

For files with a file name and other File name
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
file name and other information each time Folder name
the text button ( ) is pressed during
playback.
Album name
Music CD (If CD-TEXT capable)
Song name
Track number/Elapsed time
Artist name
Track name
NOTE
Album name l The information viewable in the display is
only CD information (such as artist name,
song title) which has been recorded to the
Artist name
CD.
l This unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk ( ).
Display scroll
Only 9 characters (File name) or 13
characters (Except file name) can be
displayed at one time. To display the rest
of the characters of a long title, press and
hold the text button ( ). The display
scrolls the next 13 characters. Press and
hold the text button ( ) again after
the last 13 characters have been displayed
to return to the beginning of the title.
5-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (305,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Message display
If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
qHow to use Auxiliary jack/USB port

Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-60.
qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
Indication Cause Solution
Insert the CD properly. If
CD is
the error indication
inserted
continues to display,
upside
consult an Authorized
down
Mazda Dealer.
CHECK CD Insert another CD
properly. If the error
CD is indication continues to
defective display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
5-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (306,1)
MEMO
5-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (307,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set (Type B)

CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise,
the screen could be damaged.
Power/Volume/Display/Sound Controls ............................................................ page 5-36

Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-40
Operating the Satellite Radio ............................................................................. page 5-44
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-52
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port ................................................................. page 5-55
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-55
Setup .................................................................................................................. page 5-55
5-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (308,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qPower/Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Audio button Setup button

Phone button
Navigation button
Power/Volume dial Audio control dial
Power ON/OFF Tint adjustment*1

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. : Green tint enhancement color
Press the power/volume dial to turn the : Red tint enhancement color
audio system on. Press the power/volume *1 Adjustment can be performed only
dial again to turn the audio system off. while in the rear view camera mode.
Volume adjustment Color adjustment*1
To adjust the volume, turn the power/ : To deepen a color
volume dial. : To fade a color
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to *1 Adjustment can be performed only
increase volume, to the left to decrease it. while in the rear view camera mode.
Display setting Daytime/nighttime screen setting*1
Press the setup button ( ) to display The daytime or nighttime screen can be
the display setting screen. selected even if the headlights are
Touch the on-screen tab to select illuminated or turned off (when bright
the item you would like to change. screen is required at night or dark screen
is required at noon).
Brightness adjustment
: Daytime screen setting
: Increase brightness : Nighttime screen setting
: Decrease brightness : Switches screen automatically
Contrast adjustment according to headlight illumination
condition
: Higher contrast *1 The setting cannot be made while in
: Lower contrast rear view camera mode.
Display OFF
The display can be turned off. Touch the
on-screen button to turn the
display off.
5-36
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (309,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
The display can be turned back on as Audio sound adjustment

follows: Press the audio control dial or touch the
l Press the audio button ( ) to on-screen button to display the
display the audio screen. sound setting screen.
l Press the navigation button ( ) to
display the navigation screen (With Indication Setting value
navigation system). : Low pitch
l Press the phone button (
Bass enhancement
) to (Low pitch sound) : Low pitch
display the Bluetooth® dial screen. reduction
l Press the setup button ( ) to : Treble
display the setup dial setting screen. Treble
enhancement
(Treble sound)
l Press the audio control dial to display : Treble reduction
the setup sound setting screen. Balance
: Right side
l Shift to the R position to change to the volume reduction
(Left/right volume
: Left side
rear view camera mode. balance)
volume reduction
Shift to a position other than R to
: Front speaker
return to the display off condition. Fader
volume reduction
(Front/back volume
: Rear speaker
NOTE balance)
volume reduction
The screen can also be turned off using voice
Button Beep
recognition. : on/off*1
(Audio operation sound)
Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-83. Auto Level Control*2
: Level up
(Automatic volume
Display setting reset : Level down
adjustment)
All of the screen setting values can be AudioPilot*3
reset to their initial settings. (Automatic volume : on/off
adjustment)
1. Touch the on-screen button. Centerpoint*3
(Automatic surround : on/off
2. Touch the on-screen button. level adjustment)
*1 Some functions do not turn off
*2 Standard audio
*3 Bose® Sound System
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed. The volume increases in
accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases.
5-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (310,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
AudioPilot® 2*4
AudioPilot® 2 automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality in accordance
with the level of noise entering the vehicle
interior while driving. When AudioPilot®
2 is turned on, the system automatically
calculates the conditions for optimum
hearing of sound which may be difficult
to hear depending on exterior noise.
AudioPilot® 2 can be set on or off.
*4 AudioPilot® 2 is a registered
trademark of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint® 2*5
Centerpoint® 2 offers you the experience
of 5.1-channel surround sound in your
vehicle even with your conventional 2-
channel stereo audio. Centerpoint® 2 can
be set on or off.
*5 Centerpoint® 2 is a registered
trademark of Bose Corporation.
NOTE
Centerpoint® 2 operates optimally with a 2-
channel stereo audio. Audio files encoded with
high compression can be played, however, they
may result in poor sound quality.
Sound setting reset

The settings for bass, treble, balance, and
fade can be returned to their initial
settings.
5-38
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (311,1)
MEMO
5-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (312,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating the Radio
Audio button
Seek tuning buttons
Manual tuning dial
Radio ON NOTE
(Connected Satellite Radio)
l When FM1 is selected, is displayed.
Press the audio button ( ) and touch When FM2 is selected, is displayed.
the on-screen tab.
l If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
(Unconnected Satellite Radio) reception automatically changes from
Press the audio button ( ) and touch STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the or on-screen tab. the “STEREO” indicator will no longer
display.
Band selection
Tuning
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Touch the on-screen tab to switch The radio has the following tuning
the band as follows: methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
FM1→FM2→AM channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
NOTE on preset channels.
l is displayed when FM1 is selected,
is displayed when FM2 is NOTE
selected, and is displayed when AM If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
is selected. or the battery is disconnected), the preset
l If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, channels will be erased.
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and Manual tuning
the “STEREO” indicator will no longer Turning the manual tuning dial will
display. change the frequency higher or lower.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio) NOTE
Touch the on-screen tab to select When an broadcast is being
AM. Touch the on-screen tab to received, a receivable multicast channel is also
select FM1 and FM2. received.
5-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (313,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Seek tuning Auto memory tuning

Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) This is especially useful when driving in
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or an area where the local stations are
lower frequency automatically. unknown. Additional AM/FM stations
can be stored without disturbing the
NOTE
previously set channels.
l If you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button ( , ) the frequency will 1. Touch the on-screen button. The
continue changing without stopping. auto memory preset list is displayed
l When an broadcast is being and the previously tuned frequency is
received, a receivable multicast channel is received.
also received.
2. Touch the on-screen button to
Scan tuning display the frequencies of up to ten
radio stations on the auto memory
You can search for receivable radio preset list.
stations by touching the on-screen
button. 3. Touch the desired frequency.
Scanning stops at each station for about
NOTE
five seconds.
Touch the on-screen button during
Touch the on-screen button one time
auto memory tuning to return to the AM/FM
during reception to continue receiving a
main screen.
broadcasting station.
Preset channel tuning Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
The six preset channels can be used to Radio text information display
store six AM and twelve FM stations. A maximum of 64 characters of radio text
1. To set a channel, first select AM, FM1, information sent from a broadcasting
or FM2. Tune to the desired station. station is displayed in the audio display.
2. Press and hold any of the preset on- NOTE
screen buttons. The reception Radio text information is a function of FM
frequency is programmed and radio. Text information is not displayed in the
displayed on the preset button. following:
l During reception
3. Repeat this operation for the other l Not an RBDS broadcast
stations and bands you want to store. l During HD reception
When receiving a programmed l RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
frequency, select AM, FM1, or FM2 transmitted from the radio station
and touch the preset on-screen button.
NOTE
The programmed frequency is displayed on the
preset button.
5-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (314,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Genre Seek NOTE

Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
l Only one Genre can be selected.
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
l Touch the on-screen button to
on). This code enables alternative stations return to the FM1 or FM2 main screen.
transmitting the same Genre code to be
l It may not be possible to receive any station
found quickly. To select from the genre even if the Genre Seek function is used.
list, touch the on-screen button
l If a program in the selected genre is not
while in the FM mode and the desired broadcast to a region, reception is not
Genre Seek. possible even if the Genre Seek function is
used.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
l The Genre Seek function searches for genre
code (program type) which FM analog
1. Touch the genre type which you want broadcasts transmit. specialty
to select. programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched
because they are not FM analog
2. Touch the , on-screen
broadcasts.
button. l If radio stations which are selected by
Ex.) scanning using the Genre Seek function are
89.3 is currently being received. With broadcasting stations, they are
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio changed from analog broadcasts to
stations broadcasting Rock are at the broadcasts after a few seconds
following frequencies. if the reception conditions are good. The
98.3*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1 genre is displayed after the switch,
*1 Radio stations with good reception however, the genre for FM analog
The frequency changes as follows each broadcasts may differ.
time the Genre Seek on-screen button is
pressed. HD Radio
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3 What is HD Radio™ Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
5-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (315,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology NOTE

(Information)
l If an analog broadcast is received once and
The song title, artist name and genre will is received while HD1 is
appear on the screen when available by selected, the audio unit switches to the
the radio station. station automatically.
(Multicast)
l When the button is
On the FM radio frequency most digital illuminated, there could be a noticeable
stations have “multiple” or supplemental difference in sound quality and volume
programs on each FM station. when a change from digital to analog
signals occurs. If the sound quality and
Listening to HD Radio™ Technology volume become noticeably diminished or
If turns on by selecting a radio cut off, touch the HD button to turn off
station which is an ( button is not
broadcasting station, the analog broadcast illuminated).
is switched to an broadcast l Once an analog broadcast is received when
automatically after a few seconds and then HD1 is selected from the preset channels, it
received. For FM, , and for AM, is switched to automatically. If
is displayed, and the illuminates the radio reception conditions are poor, or
in orange. is off, switching to
If the HD Radio broadcast is stopped and broadcasts is not possible.
changed to an analog broadcast, press l When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
down to turn off . HD8) is selected from the preset channels,
“No HD signal” is displayed and no audio
Multicast channel selection (FM) is output until is received. If
Press on-screen button to the radio reception conditions are poor,
switch to the multi-cast channel for the “No HD signal” continues to be displayed.
displayed number. l If the is not illuminated or does not
The number of multi-cast channels which illuminate in orange, information such as
can be received differs depending on the song titles of the station are
radio station. received, however, the audio output is
analog. If information can no longer be
received and the non-reception condition
continues, and on-
screen buttons disappear.
5-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (316,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating the Satellite Radio í
Audio button
Seek tuning buttons
Manual tuning dial
What is satellite radio? NOTE

With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite Exclusive to Sirius. If your vehicle is equipped
Radio brings you more of what you love. with Sirius, your new Mazda includes a free
Get channels and channels of commercial- introductory subscription with a limited term
free music, plus sports, news, talk, trial offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate. For
entertainment and more. more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.
Commercial-free music from nearly Satellite radio is only available in regions
every genre ―rock to pop, hip-hop to providing satellite radio service (some areas of
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus live the United States and Canada). Contact
performances and artist-dedicated Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
channels. How to Activate Satellite Radio
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
―every NFL game, every NASCAR® You must call SIRIUS to activate your
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and service. Activation is free and takes only a
more. few minutes.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and SIRIUS service uses an ID code to
talk ―The biggest names, compelling identify your radio. This code is needed to
talk, hilarious comedy. activate SIRIUS service, and report any
World-class news plus local traffic and problems.
weather.
Sign up for SIRIUS Satellite Radio today! Please have the following information
ready:
l SIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial
no, or ESN*1)
l Valid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)

*1 ESN: Electronic Serial Number
í
5-44 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (317,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Be sure you are parked outside with a Operation in the initial state
clear view of open sky, you will be It may take some time to start up the
instructed to turn on your radio (in equipment when it is in the initial state,
SIRIUS mode and tuned to channel 184). when there is a change in the user's
Activation typically takes only 2―5 subscription condition, when the firmware
minutes. is updated or when the SIRIUS channel
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN) map is changed.
“Updating Channels XXX %” is
Turn the manual tuning dial and select
displayed when the SIRIUS channel map
channel 0 to display the twelve-digit
is changed.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for the
If the user contract content is changed,
SIRIUS tuner. “Subscription Updated” is displayed.
SIRIUS operation When the firmware is updated, the
“Updating Receiver” is displayed.
All operations of the satellite radio are
Updating could take as long as a few
conducted by means of the audio unit.
minutes depending on the geographical
SIRIUS radio mode selection area. When the unit is in an initialized
Touch the on-screen tab on the state, channel 184 is displayed after the
audio screen to receive the previously display indicates “Updating Receiver”.
received SIRIUS channel. NOTE
Every time the on-screen tab is Do not perform the following operation while
touched, the bank changes in the order “Updating Channels XXX %”, “Updating
shown below. Receiver” is displayed. Otherwise, the
updating procedure will be canceled.
l Turning off the audio power
l Switching to other modes

SIRIUS1 SIRIUS2 SIRIUS3
l Switching the ignition off
When the SIRIUS mode is switched to

another mode, or when the power is
turned off, the present channel which is
NOTE being received is stored as the last
l SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3: six channel.
stations can be stored in each bank for
convenient access to your favorite stations. Channel up
l is displayed when SIRIUS1 is Turn the manual tuning dial to the right or
selected, is displayed when press the seek up button ( ).
SIRIUS2 is selected, and is
displayed when SIRIUS3 is selected. Channel down
Turn the manual tuning dial to the left or
press the seek down button ( ).
5-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (318,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE 2. Touch the channel you want to listen

The channel is continuously switched to the from the list.
next or previous channel while the seek tuning
NOTE
button ( , ) is continuously pressed.
Currently available channels (including
Unsubscribed channel parental locked channels) are all displayed in
the list.
When a channel which has been preset
becomes unsubscribed or the current (Select from category list)
channel being listened to becomes
unsubscribed, the following is displayed: 1. Touch the on-screen
“Call 888-539-SIRIUS” button on the channel list screen.
“to subscribe” 2. Touch the category name which you
NOTE want to select from the list.
When the subscription contract is canceled, all NOTE
of the channels including channel 184 appear A category can be set only when a channel
as unsubscribed. which belongs to a category is being received.
Preset channel programming Scan tuning
1. Select the desired channel to be Touch the on-screen button to
programmed. automatically sample stations. Scanning
2. Long-press any of the preset on-screen stops at each station for about five
buttons. seconds.
To hold a station, touch the on-
NOTE screen button again during this interval.
Six stations can be stored in each bank,
NOTE
SIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3 for
Unsubscribed channels, invalid channels,
convenient access to your favorite stations.
parental lock channels and channel 0 are not
Preset channel call-up subject to the scan, therefore these channels
will skip automatically.
Touch the preset on-screen button for the
channel which you want to select. Channel number, channel name,
NOTE category name, artist name, song titles
In the initial setting, all channels are preset to and information display
184. The information regarding the channel
which is currently being received is
Selection from channel list displayed.
Receivable channels can be displayed on NOTE
the channel list screen. You can easily If channels have not been subscribed to or
select the channel you want to listen from parental locked, the channel name, category
the list. Each category can be also name, artist name, song title and information
displayed. is not displayed.
5-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (319,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Display scroll Touch the on-screen button again

If a whole title cannot be displayed at one to resume playback from the point at
time, touch the on-screen button on which it was paused.
the right side of the title. When the last Parental lock
character is displayed, touch the on-
Parental lock, parental unlock, parental
screen button to display the first character
lock code change, and parental lock code
of the title.
reset can be set.
NOTE
NOTE
The on-screen button is displayed only if a
l Touch the on-screen button during
whole title cannot be displayed at one time.
all the settings to return to the previous
Instant replay display.
l Touch the on-screen button during the
This function allows you to rewind and code and master code input to delete an
replay the program that you were input number.
previously or are currently listening to. l If only a four-digit code or master code is
When the on-screen button is input, “Done” can be selected.
touched, playback starts from the l If the registered code has been forgotten,
beginning of the current program. reset the code in “Initialize Parental Code”
When the on-screen button is to [0000].
touched twice, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous program. Parental lock
Touch and hold the on-screen
If a channel is locked, the channel is
button to reverse the program while the
muted.
button is being pressed.
When the on-screen button is 1. Turn the manual tuning dial to select
touched, playback starts from the the desired channel.
beginning of the next program.
When the on-screen button is 2. Touch the on-screen button to
touched while the last program is being display the settings screen.
played, the instant replay mode is 3. Touch the on-screen
canceled. button to display the parental lock
Touch and hold the on-screen settings screen.
button to fast-forward the program while
the button is being pressed. 4. “Input Parental Code” is displayed, and
When touching and holding the button input of the registered code is possible.
until the end of the program, the instant To enter a number, use the numerical
replay mode is canceled. keypad.
Instant replay (PAUSE) 5. After inputting the four digits, touch

the on-screen button to confirm
If the on-screen button is touched, the four digits.
instant replay mode is turned on in a
paused condition (PAUSE).
5-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (320,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
6. If the four digits match the registered 3. “Enter Current Code” is displayed, and
code, “Channel XXX locked” appears input of the registered code is possible.
and mute is turned on. If they do not To enter a number, use the numerical
match the registered code, “Wrong keypad.
code” appears and then the display
4. After inputting the four digits, touch
returns to “Input Parental Code”.
Parental unlock the four digits.
Channels locked using the parental lock 5. If the four digits match the registered
function can be unlocked. code, “Enter New Code” is displayed.
1. Select a channel to be unlocked by If they do not match the registered
turning the manual tuning dial. code, “Wrong code” appears and then
the display returns to “Enter Current
2. Touch the on-screen button to Code”. To enter a number, use the
display the settings screen. numerical keypad.
3. Touch the on-screen 6. After inputting the four digits, touch
button to display the parental unlock the on-screen button to confirm
settings screen. the four digits.
4. “Input Parental Code” is displayed, and 7. “Code changed” appears to indicate
input of the registered code is possible. that the new code input has been
To enter a number, use the numerical completed.
keypad.
8. The display returns to its normal
5. After inputting the four digits, touch display.
the four digits. NOTE
Channels locked before changing the code
6. If the four digits match the registered remain after changing the code. To unlock a
code, “Channel XXX unlocked” channel, input the changed code.
appears and mute is canceled. If they
do not match the registered code, Parental-lock code reset
“Wrong code” appears and then the If the registered code has been forgotten,
display returns to “Input Parental reset the code to the default [0000] code.
Code”.
Parental-lock code change display the settings screen.
When changing the code, the new code is 2. Touch the on-
input after the previous one is input first. screen button to display the code initial
1. Touch the on-screen button to screen.
display the settings screen. 3. “Enter Master Code” is displayed, and
2. Touch the on- input of the registered code is possible.
screen button to display the code To enter a number, use the numerical
change screen. keypad.
5-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (321,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE Storing songs, artists, and sports team

Master code: names
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
NOTE
initialize the code in the event that the code is
l A maximum of 10 songs, artists, and sports
not set to [0000] and/or the personalized code
team names each can be stored.
is not known. The initialization process resets
l If the song title, artist name, sports team
the code to [0000]. The master code can
name cannot be displayed, “No available
potentially defeat the intent of the security of
items for this program” is displayed.
the parental lock if it is located by persons not
l Even if the song title, and artist name are
authorized by the owner to access certain
displayed in the main screen, it may not be
channels.
possible to record information for old
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
songs.
4. After inputting the four digits, touch l If a song name is stored, the song seek
the on-screen button to confirm function is turned on.
the four digits. l If an artist name is stored, the artist seek
function is turned on.
5. If the four digits match the master l If a sports team name is stored, the game
code, “Code initialized” appears. If alert function is turned on.
they do not match the master code,
“Wrong code” appears and the display 1. Touch the on-screen button to
returns to “Enter Master Code”. display the current song and artist
names currently being received. The
6. The code returns to the default [0000] sports team name is displayed while
code. the sports program is being received.
Seek alert 2. Select the item you want to store from
The song title and artist name for the song song title, artist name and sports team
currently being listened to, and team name.
names at the sports game currently being
listened to can be recorded as favorites. 3. “XXXXX (song, artist, sports team
The user is notified when a program name) stored” is displayed.
begins which has favorites-related NOTE
information recorded. If there is not enough available storage space,
Selection from seek alert program list “Song Memory Full” or “Artist Memory Full”
or “Team Memory Full” and “Delete one to
Select the station you want to listen to store new one” are displayed. Delete from the
from the list to receive the program. list.
Touch the on-screen button to
return to the receiving screen.
5-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (322,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Seek alert setting

On or off switching to song seek, artist
seek, or game alert function, and deletion
of stored information can be performed.
Touch the on-screen button and the
on-screen button. Touch the button
you want to change from , , or
.
(On or off switching)
Touch the , , and
on-screen button.
(Deletion)
1. Select song title, artist name, or sports
team name that you want to delete from
the list.
display “XXXXX (song, artist, sports
team name) deleted”.
5-50
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (323,1)
MEMO
5-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (324,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player

CD slot
CD eject button
Audio button
Track up/Fast-forward
button
Track down/Reverse
button
File dial
Type Playable data Pause

l Music data (CD-DA) To pause playback, touch the on-
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player
l MP3/WMA/AAC file screen button.
NOTE a pause to cancel it.
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or Fast-forward/Reverse
three file types differs depending on how the Operations using audio panel
disc was recorded.
Press and hold the fast-forward button
Inserting the CD ( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
The auto-loading mechanism will set the reverse through a track at high speed.
CD and begin play.
Operations on screen
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play begins Touch and hold the on-screen
while the player reads the digital signals on button to advance through a track at high
the CD. speed.
Ejecting the CD button to reverse through a track at high
Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the speed.
CD.
Playback
Press the audio button ( ) or
on-screen tab with a CD inserted.
5-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (325,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Track search (Viewing file list of current folder)

Touch the on-screen button.
Operations using audio panel
Press the track up button ( ) or turn the Selecting file/track
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to Select the file/track you want to play.
the beginning of the next track.
During music CD playback
Press the track down button ( ) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise within a few 1. Touch the on-screen button to
seconds after playback begins to track display the track list in the CD.
down to the beginning of the previous
track. 2. Touch the track you want to play.
Press the track down button ( ) or turn During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
the file dial counterclockwise after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback NOTE
from the beginning of the current track. Press the on-screen button on the file list
screen to display the list of folders.
Operations on screen
Touch the on-screen button once to (Selection from all folders in CD)
skip forward to the beginning of the next 1. When the on-screen button is
track. touched, the folder list in the CD is
Touch the on-screen button within displayed.
a few seconds after playback begins to
track down to the beginning of the 2. Select the folder name from the
previous track. displayed list.
Touch the on-screen button after a 3. The files in the selected folder are
few seconds have elapsed to start displayed.
playback from the beginning of the
current track. 4. Select the file you want to play.
Displaying file list (Selection from inside folder in which a
song is currently being played)
The desired file list in the CD can be
viewed. 1. Press the on-screen button to
select the song list.
Touch the on-screen button to display 2. Touch the song you want to listen to.
the track list in the CD.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Viewing file list in desired folder)
display the folder list in the CD.
2. Touch the folder which you want to
select.
5-53
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (326,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Music scan Touch the on-screen button while

“ ” is displayed to cancel.
This function scans the titles on a CD and During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you (Track repeat)
in finding a song you want to listen to. Touch the on-screen button to play
the song during playback repeatedly. “ ”
1. Touch the on-screen button
is displayed during playback.
during playback to play 10 seconds of
Touch the on-screen button two
each subsequent track starting from the
times while “ ” is displayed to cancel.
next song.
(Folder repeat)
2. Touch the on-screen button Touch the on-screen button two
during playback of the song you want times to play the songs in the folder
to listen to and continue the playback repeatedly. “ ” is displayed during
from that point. playback.
Touch the on-screen button while
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback “ ” is displayed to cancel.
This function scans the titles in a folder
Shuffle playback
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding During music CD playback
a song you want to listen to.
1. Touch the on-screen button playback to play the songs in the CD
during playback to play 10 seconds of shuffle. “ ” is displayed during
each subsequent track starting from the playback.
next song. Touch the on-screen button while
“ ” is displayed to cancel.
2. Touch the on-screen button
during playback of the song you want During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
to listen to and continue the playback (Folder shuffle)
from that point. Touch the on-screen button during
NOTE playback to play the songs in the folder
l If the unit is left in scan, normal playback shuffle. “ ” is displayed during
will resume where scan was selected. playback.
l If all the tracks are scanned, the unit will Touch the on-screen button two
resume normal playback. times while “ ” is displayed to cancel.
(CD shuffle)
Repeat playback Touch the on-screen button two
times during playback to play the songs in
During music CD playback the CD shuffle. “ ” is displayed during
Touch the on-screen button during playback.
playback to play the song currently being Touch the on-screen button while
played repeatedly.“ ” is displayed “ ” is displayed to cancel.
during playback.
5-54
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (327,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Display scroll qHow to use Auxiliary jack/USB port

If a whole title cannot be displayed at one Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
time, touch the on-screen button on speakers by connecting a commercially-
the right side of the title. When the last available portable audio unit to the
character is displayed, touch the on- auxiliary jack.
screen button to display the first character Use a commercially-available, non-
of the title. impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable.
NOTE Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
l The on-screen button is displayed only details.
if a whole title cannot be displayed at one In addition, audio can be played from the
time. vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
l The information viewable in the display is device or an iPod to the USB port.
only CD information (such as artist name, Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
song title) which has been recorded to the 5-60.
CD.
l This unit cannot display some characters. qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If you
l The number of characters which can be
cannot clear the error indication, take the
Message Display Indication Cause Solution
If “CD Error” is displayed, it means that Insert the CD
there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD is inserted indication continues
CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and upside down to display, consult an
then properly reinsert. If the message Authorized Mazda
appears again, take the unit to an CD Dealer.
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. Error Insert another CD
indication continues
CD is defective
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qSetup
You can customize settings in the setup
display as follows:
Display
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-36.
5-55
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (328,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Sound
Audio Control Switch
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-36.
Operation
Vehicle When the audio unit is turned on,
l Door Locks operation of the audio unit from the
l Light Control steering wheel is possible.
l Wipers Control NOTE
l Because the audio unit will be turned off
1. Press the setup button ( ).
under the following conditions, the switches
2. Touch the on-screen tab to will be inoperable.
display the vehicle setting screen. l When the ignition is switched off.
l When the power button on the audio unit
3. Touch the desired setting item. is pressed and the audio unit is turned
4. Select the desired setup item from the off.
list by touching it. l Mazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
5. Touch the on-screen button. using audio controls on the dashboard.
Language Always make safe driving your first priority.
1. Press the setup button ( ). Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free

2. Touch the on-screen tab to
display the language setting screen.
3. Touch the desired language from the
list.
NOTE
Only the available languages are displayed.
Default (Vehicle settings only)

1. Press the setup button ( ).
2. Touch the on-screen tab.
NOTE
The settings for display, sound, and language
cannot be initialized.
5-56
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (329,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free Radio stations which have been

previously stored in the auto memory
tuning can be called up by pressing the
seek switch ( , ) while any radio
station stored in the auto memory tuning
is being received. Radio stations can be
called up in the order they were stored
with each press of the switch ( , ).
qAdjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, press up the When playing a CD, USB, iPod or
volume switch ( ). Bluetooth® audio*1
To decrease the volume, press down the Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward
volume switch ( ). to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch ( ) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to
qSeek Switch continuously switch the tracks up or
down.
When listening to the radio
*1 Type B
Press the seek switch ( , ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1―6).
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or
lower frequency whether programmed or
not.
5-57
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (330,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qMute Switch í
Commander switch
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute operation í
audio, press it again to resume audio
output. qOperation of switches around
NOTE commander knob
If the ignition is switched off with the audio
muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore,
when the engine is restarted, the audio is not
muted. To mute the audio again, press the mute
switch ( ).
Press a switch around the commander

knob indicated below to operate it:
: Audio screen is displayed
: Navigation screen is displayed
: Bluetooth® dial screen is
displayed
: Setup setting screen is displayed
: Same operations such as on-
screen button
í
5-58 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (331,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qCommander knob operation 5. Press the commander knob to cancel

the setting mode.
Selecting button on screen

1. Tilt the commander knob and move the
cursor to the button group which
contains the on-screen button you want
to select.
2. Turn the commander knob and move
the cursor to the desired on-screen
button.
3. Press the commander knob to select the
on-screen button.
NOTE
If the knob is turned to the left when the cursor
is at the end item, the audio list moves to the
top item.
If the knob is turned to the right when the
cursor is at the top item, the audio list moves
to the end item.
Setting operation
1. Tilt the commander knob and move the
cursor to the setting item group.
2. Turn the commander knob and move
the cursor to the desired setting item.
3. Press the commander knob.
4. Turn or tilt the commander knob and
change the setting value.
5-59
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (332,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
AUX/USB/iPod mode WARNING

Audio can be heard from the vehicle's Do not adjust the portable audio unit
speakers by connecting a commercially- or a similar product while driving the
available portable audio unit to the vehicle:
auxiliary jack. Adjusting the portable audio unit or
A commercially-available, non-impedance a similar product while driving the
(3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required. vehicle is dangerous as it could
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for distract your attention from the
details. vehicle operation which could lead to
In addition, audio can be played from the a serious accident. Always adjust the
vehicle audio device by connecting USB portable audio unit or a similar
device or an iPod to the USB port. product while the vehicle is stopped.
Auxiliary jack/USB port CAUTION

Ø Always close the auxiliary jack/
USB port lid when it is not in use.
If foreign matter or liquid
penetrates the auxiliary jack/USB
port, it may cause a malfunction.
Ø Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs,
do not use the accessory socket.)
How to use AUX mode ....... page 5-62
How to use USB mode (Type
A) ......................................... page 5-64
How to use USB mode (Type
B) ......................................... page 5-68
How to use iPod mode (Type
A) ......................................... page 5-72
How to use iPod mode (Type
B) ......................................... page 5-76
5-60
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (333,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE Connecting with a connector cable

l This mode may not be usable depending on
the portable audio device to be connected.
1. Open the console lid.
l Before using the auxiliary jack/USB port, 2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio device. 3. Pass the connection plug cord through
l Use a commercially-available, non- the cutout of the console and connect
impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for the device plug/connector cable to the
connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacturer's instructions WARNING
for connecting a portable audio unit to the Do not allow the connection plug cord
auxiliary jack. to get tangled with the parking brake
l To prevent discharging of the battery, do or the shift lever:
not use the auxiliary input for long periods Allowing the plug cord to become
with the engine off or idling. tangled with the parking brake or
l When connecting a device to the auxiliary the shift lever is dangerous as it
jack or USB port, noise may occur could interfere with driving, resulting
depending on the connected device. If the in an accident.
device is connected to the vehicle's
accessory socket, the noise can be reduced CAUTION
by unplugging it from the accessory socket.
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
qHow to connect USB port/ plug connected.
Auxiliary jack
NOTE
USB port Auxiliary jack l Insert the plug to the auxiliary jack/USB
port securely.
l Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
l Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
5-61
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (334,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qHow to use AUX mode NOTE

l When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to
Type A Type B
the AUX mode.
l Set the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the up/down switch
of the audio control switch.
l Audio adjustments other than audio volume
can only be done using the portable audio
device.
l If the connection plug is pulled out from the
(Type A) auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. may occur.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the

audio system on.
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.
(Type B)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the audio button ( ) to
display the audio screen.
4. Press the on-screen tab to switch
to the AUX mode.
5-62
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (335,1)
MEMO
5-63
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (336,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qHow to use USB mode (Type A)

Repeat button
Random button
Track up/Fast-forward button Folder up button

Track down/Reverse button Folder down button
File dial
USB/AUX button Text button

Scan button
Type Playable data Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to

USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file reverse through a track at high speed.
Playback Track search
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the track up button ( ) or turn the
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the the beginning of the next track.
audio system on. Press the track down button ( ) or turn
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) to the file dial counterclockwise within a few
switch to the USB mode and start seconds after playback begins to track
playback. down to the beginning of the previous
track.
NOTE Press the track down button ( ) or turn
l Some devices such as smart phones may the file dial counterclockwise after a few
require a setting change to allow USB seconds have elapsed to start playback
operation. from the beginning of the current track.
l When the USB device is not connected, the
mode does not switch to USB mode. Folder search
l When there is no playable data in the USB To change to the previous folder, press the
device, “NO CONTENTS” is flashed. folder down button ( ), or press the
l Playback of the USB device is in the order folder up button ( ) to advance to the
of the folder numbers. Folders which have next folder.
no MP3/WMA/AAC files are skipped.
Music Scan
l Do not remove the USB device while in the
USB mode. The data may be damaged. This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays ten
Fast-forward/Reverse seconds of each song to aid you in finding
Press and hold the fast-forward button a song you want to listen to.
( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
5-64
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (337,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Press the scan button ( ) during Press the random button (2) while
playback to start the scan play operation “MEDIA RDM” is displayed to cancel.
(the track number will flash). Press the
Switching the display
scan button ( ) again to cancel scan
playback. For files with a file name and other
information that have been input, the
NOTE display switches between display of the
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will file name and other information each time
resume where scan was selected. the text button ( ) is pressed during
Repeat playback playback.
(Track repeat) Folder number/File number

Press the repeat button (1) during File number/Elapsed time display
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is displayed File name
during playback.
Folder name
while “TRACK RPT” is displayed to Album name
cancel.
Song name
(Folder repeat)
Artist name
during playback to repeat the playback of NOTE
the songs in the current folder. “FOLDER l The information (artist name, music name)
RPT” is displayed during playback. is displayed only when the USB device
Press the repeat button (1) while information in the USB device has
“FOLDER RPT” is displayed to cancel. information which can be displayed on the
Random playback screen.
(Folder random) Characters which cannot be displayed are
Press the random button (2) during indicated by an asterisk ( ).
playback to play the tracks in the folder
randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed Display scroll
during playback. Only 9 characters (File name) or 13
Press the random button (2) two times characters (Except file name) can be
while “FOLDER RDM” is displayed to displayed at one time. To display the rest
cancel. of the characters of a long title, press and
(Media random) scrolls the next 13 characters. Press and
Press the random button (2) two times hold the text button ( ) again after
during playback to play the songs in the the last 13 characters have been displayed
USB device randomly. “MEDIA RDM” is to return to the beginning of the title.
displayed during playback.
5-65
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (338,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
Error Messages
When the message “CHECK USB” is
displayed, it indicates that there is some
error in the USB device. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
5-66
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (339,1)
MEMO
5-67
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (340,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qHow to use USB mode (Type B)
Audio button
button
Track down/Reverse
button
Power/Volume dial File dial
Type Playable data Touch the on-screen button while

USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file playback is paused to cancel the pause.
Playback Fast-forward/Reverse
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Operations using audio panel
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the Press and hold the fast-forward button
audio system on. ( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
3. Press the audio button ( ) to Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
display the audio screen. reverse through a track at high speed.
4. Touch the on-screen tab to Operations on screen
switch to USB mode and start
playback.
button to advance through a track at high
NOTE speed.
l Some devices such as smart phones may Touch and hold the on-screen
require a setting change to allow USB button to reverse through a track at high
operation. speed.
l When a USB device is not connected to the
Track search
USB port, the mode does not switch to the
USB mode even if the on-screen tab Operations using audio panel
is touched.
Press the track up button ( ) or turn the
l Do not remove the USB device while in the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
USB mode. Otherwise, the data could be the beginning of the next track.
damaged. Press the track down button ( ) or turn
Pause the file dial counterclockwise within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
Touch the on-screen button to down to the beginning of the previous
pause playback. track.
5-68
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (341,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Press the track down button ( ) or turn 2. Touch the song you want to listen to.
the file dial counterclockwise after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback NOTE
The selected song list becomes the play list.
Operations on screen Repeat playback
Touch the on-screen button once to Touch the on-screen button during
skip forward to the beginning of the next playback. “ ” is displayed during
track. playback.
Touch the on-screen button within Touch the on-screen button two
a few seconds after playback begins to times while “ ” is displayed to cancel.
track down to the beginning of the Shuffle playback
previous track.
Touch the on-screen button after a (Shuffling songs in list being played)
few seconds have elapsed to start Touch the on-screen button during
playback from the beginning of the playback. “ ” is displayed during
current track. playback.
Displaying song list Touch the on-screen button two
The song list in the USB device can be
viewed. (Shuffling album in list being played)
NOTE Touch the on-screen button two
The song list may not display depending on the times during playback. “ ” is displayed
conditions. during playback.
Touch the on-screen button while
(Displaying optional list) “ ” is displayed to cancel.
1. Touch the on-screen button during Text scroll
playback. If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
2. Touch the category which you want to time, touch the on-screen button on
select. The record list or song list is the right side of each title. When the last
displayed. character is displayed, touch the on-
screen button to display the first character
(Displaying a list being played) of the title.
NOTE
Press the on-screen button to display the
upper list.
Selecting from list

Select the desired song to play.
1. Press the on-screen button to select
the song list.
5-69
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (342,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
l The on-screen button is displayed when
the whole title is not displayed.
l The information (artist name, music name,
album name) is displayed only when the
USB device has information which can be
displayed on the screen.
l The number of characters which can be
Error Messages
If the message “USB Error” is displayed,
it indicates that there is no playable file in
the USB device or there is an error in the
USB device. Verify that the content
recorded in the USB device has MP3/
WMA/AAC files and re-connect correctly.
If the message reappears, have the unit
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
5-70
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (343,1)
MEMO
5-71
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (344,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qHow to use iPod mode (Type A)

Random button Category down button
Repeat button Category up button
Track up/Fast-forward button List up button

Track down/Reverse button List down button
File dial
USB/AUX button Text button

Scan button
Connectable iPod is as follows: Fast-forward/Reverse

l iPod: 5G
Press and hold the fast-forward button
l iPod classic
( ) to advance through a track at high
l iPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5G
*1 speed.
l iPod touch : 1/2G
*1 Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
l iPhone : 3G/3GS reverse through a track at high speed.
*1 For only iPod functions
Track search
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be Press the track up button ( ) or turn the
operated while it is connected to the unit file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
because the unit controls the iPod functions. the beginning of the next track.
Playback the file dial counterclockwise within a few
seconds (depends on iPod software
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. version) after playback begins to track
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the down to the beginning of the previous
audio system on. track.
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) to the file dial counterclockwise after a few
switch to the iPod mode and start seconds (depends on iPod software
playback. version) have elapsed to start playback
NOTE from the beginning of the current track.
l When an iPod is not connected, the mode Category search
does not switch to the iPod mode.
l When there is no playable data in the iPod, Press the category down button (5) to
“NO CONTENTS” is flashed. select the previous category and press the
l Do not remove the iPod while in the iPod category up button (6) to select the next
mode. Otherwise, the data could be category.
damaged.
5-72
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (345,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE Press the random button (2) two times

The types of categories include Playlist, Artist, while “SONG RDM” is displayed to
Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, and cancel.
Audio book.
(Album random)
List search Press the random button (2) two times
Press the list down button ( ) to select during playback to play the songs in the
the previous list and press the list up iPod randomly. “ALBUM RDM” is
button ( ) to select the next list. displayed during playback.
Press the random button (2) while
NOTE “ALBUM RDM” is displayed to cancel.
When the selected category is Song or Audio
book, there is no list. NOTE
The track number being played randomly is in
Music Scan the order of the iPod shuffle table.
This function scans the titles in a list Switching the display
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding For files with a file name and other
a song you want to listen to. information that have been input, the
Press the scan button ( ) during display switches between display of the
playback to start the scan play operation file name and other information each time
(the track number will flash). Press the the text button ( ) is pressed during
scan button ( ) again to cancel scan playback.
playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will File number/Elapsed time
resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
Category (Playlist title/Genre title
Press the repeat button (1) during /Composer title/Podcast title)
playback to repeat the playback of the
song in the current list. “TRACK RPT” is
displayed during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) while Artist name
displaying “TRACK RPT” to cancel.
Random playback
(Song random) Album name
Press the random button (2) during

playback to play the tracks in the list
randomly. “SONG RDM” is displayed Song name
during playback.
5-73
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (346,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
l The information (artist name, music name)
is displayed only when the iPod has
information which can be displayed.
Display scroll
13 characters (Except file name) can be
displayed at one time. To display the rest
of the characters of a long title, press and
scrolls the next 13 characters. Press and
hold the text button ( ) again after
the last 13 characters have been displayed
to return to the beginning of the title.
NOTE
Error Messages
If the message “CHECK iPod” is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
files and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
5-74
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (347,1)
MEMO
5-75
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (348,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
qHow to use iPod mode (Type B)
Audio button
button
Track down/Reverse
button
Power/Volume dial File dial
The connectable iPods are as follows: Pause

l iPod classic
Touch the on-screen button to
l iPod nano: 4/5/6G
*1 pause playback. Touch the on-
l iPod touch : 2/3/4G
*1 screen button while playback is paused to
l iPhone : 3GS/4/4S cancel the pause.
Fast-forward/Reverse
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be Operations using audio panel
operated while it is connected to the unit Press and hold the fast-forward button
because the unit controls the iPod functions. ( ) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Playback
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. reverse through a track at high speed.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the Operations on screen
audio system on. Touch and hold the on-screen
3. Press the audio button ( ) to button to advance through a track at high
display the audio screen. speed.
4. Touch the on-screen tab to button to reverse through a track at high
switch to the iPod mode and start speed.
playback.
Track search
NOTE
l When the iPod is connected to the USB Operations using audio panel
port, the on-screen tab changes to Press the track up button ( ) or turn the
the on-screen tab. file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
l Do not remove the iPod while in the iPod the beginning of the next track.
mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
5-76
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (349,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Press the track down button ( ) or turn NOTE

the file dial counterclockwise within a few Press the on-screen button to display the
seconds (depends on iPod software upper list.
version) after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous Selecting from list
track. Select the desired song to play.
the file dial counterclockwise after a few 1. Press the on-screen button to select
seconds (depends on iPod software the song list.
version) have elapsed to start playback 2. Touch the song you want to listen to.
NOTE
Operations on screen The selected song list becomes the play list.
Touch the on-screen button once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next Repeat playback
track. Touch the on-screen button during
Touch the on-screen button within playback. “ ” is displayed during
a few seconds (depends on iPod software playback.
version) after playback begins to track Touch the on-screen button two
down to the beginning of the previous times while “ ” is displayed to cancel.
track.
Touch the on-screen button after a Shuffle playback
few seconds (depends on iPod software (Shuffling songs in list being played)
version) have elapsed to start playback
playback. “ ” is displayed during
Displaying song list playback.
The song list in the iPod can be viewed. Touch the on-screen button two
NOTE
The song list may not display depending on the
(Shuffling album in list being played)
conditions. Touch the on-screen button two
times during playback. “ ” is displayed
(Displaying optional list) during playback.
1. Touch the on-screen button during Touch the on-screen button while
playback. “ ” is displayed to cancel.
2. Touch the category which you want to NOTE

select. The record list or song list is The track number being shuffle played is in the
displayed. order of the iPod shuffle table.
(Displaying a list being played)

5-77
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (350,1)
Interior Features
Audio System
Text scroll qError Indications

If a whole title cannot be displayed at one If you see an error indication on the
time, touch the on-screen button on display, find the cause in the chart. If you
the right side of the title to display the cannot clear the error indication, take the
whole title. When the last character is vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
displayed, touch the on-screen button
to display the first character of the title. Indication Cause Solution
CHECK USB Verify that the content
NOTE recorded in the USB
l The on-screen button is displayed when device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files
the whole title is not displayed. USB device
and re-connect correctly.
l The information (artist name, music name) USB Error malfunction If the error indication
is displayed only when the iPod has continues to display,
information which can be displayed on the consult an Authorized
screen. Mazda Dealer.
l This unit cannot display some characters. CHECK iPod Verify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
Characters which cannot be displayed are playable files and
indicated by an asterisk ( ). iPod re-connect correctly.
l The number of characters which can be iPod Error malfunction If the error indication
displayed is restricted. continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Error Messages Mazda Dealer.
If the message “iPod Error” is displayed,

it indicates that there are no playable files
in the iPod or there is a malfunction.
Verify that the content recorded in the
iPod has playable files and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
5-78
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (351,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® í
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Hands-Free unit
via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button,
pick-up button, hang-up button, or voice command on the steering wheel, or by operating
the panel. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can
be made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is
programmed to the Bluetooth® unit, you can listen to music recorded on the programmed
portable audio device from the vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the
portable audio device to the vehicle's external input terminal. After programming, operate
the vehicle audio control panel to play/stop the audio.
Applicable Bluetooth® specification

Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
l HFP (Hands-Free Profile) Ver. 1.5
l DUN (Dial-up Networking Profile) Ver. 1.1
l PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
l OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
l MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
í
Some models. 5-79
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (352,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
qComponent Parts
Audio unit
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Talk button
Pick-up button
Hang-up button
Microphone
Microphone
Audio unit (Type B)

The audio unit (Type B) is used for volume adjustment and touch panel operation.
Bluetooth® information is displayed in the display. The screen is switched by touching the
tab for each function to be used.
Do not press the panel strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object.
Microphone (Hands-Free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or exchanging conversation.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (Hands-Free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls
or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering
wheel.
NOTE
The talk button, pick-up button, and hang-up button are operable with the audio unit turned off.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
5-80
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (353,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.
1. Touch the on-screen tab to display the Bluetooth® setting screen.
2. Touch the on-screen button to display the volume adjustment screen.
3. (Volume up) Touch the on-screen button.
(Volume down) Touch the on-screen button.
4. Prompt: “Phone call will be at this volume.” or “Voice guidance will be at this
volume.”
NOTE
The volume of the audio unit cannot be adjusted while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being used.
qBluetooth® Preparation CAUTION

Device programming (Pairing) Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are
not compatible with the vehicle.
To use Bluetooth® audio and Hands-Free, Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
the device equipped with Bluetooth® has Mazda's call center or Web support
to be programmed to the unit using the center for information regarding
following procedure. A maximum of Bluetooth® mobile device
seven devices including Bluetooth® audio compatibility:
devices and Hands-Free mobile phones
can be programmed. Ø U.S.A.
NOTE Phone: 800-430-0153
l For your safety, a device can be Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
programmed only when the vehicle is bluetooth
parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the Ø Canada
pairing procedure will end. Park the car in Phone: 800-430-0153
a safe place before programming. Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
l The communication range of a Bluetooth® Ø Mexico
equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
or less. Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Pairing Procedure
1. Press the phone button ( ) on the
audio unit or commander switch.
3. Touch the on-screen
button. The list of pairing devices is
displayed.
5-81
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (354,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
4. Touch the on-screen button to NOTE

display the message and switch to the If the device name cannot be displayed, “...” is
device operation. added at the end of the title which is displayed.
5. Using your device, perform a search Connecting other devices
for the Bluetooth® device (Peripheral
device). 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
6. Select “Mazda” from the device list 2. Touch the on-screen
searched by the device. button.
7. (Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0) 3. Touch the device name which you
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code want to connect to display the device
into the device. information screen.
(Device with Bluetooth® version 2.1 4. Touch the on-screen button to
or higher) connect as a Hands-Free device. Touch
l Just Works is detected the on-screen button to connect
The pairing is performed as a Bluetooth® audio device.
automatically. 5. Touch the on-screen button.
l Numeric Comparison is detected
Make sure the displayed 6-digit If the connection is completed, the device
code on the audio is also displayed name is displayed. Touch the on-
on the device, and touch the screen button to display the device list
on-screen button. A connection screen and display the or icon in the
license agreement may be required new device name which is connected.
depending on the device. Disconnecting a device
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
activating Bluetooth® Hands-Free again,
2. Touch the on-screen
or by activating Bluetooth® Hands-Free
button.
first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition 3. Touch the device name which is
is indicated in the display. currently connected to display the
device information screen.
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed, 4. Touch the on-screen button to
the Bluetooth® unit links the device last disconnect the Hands-Free device.
programmed. If you would like to link a Touch the on-screen button to
different programmed device, it is disconnect the audio device.
necessary to change the link. The order of 5. Touch the on-screen button.
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the Deleting a device
ignition is switched off. 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
5-82
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (355,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
2. Touch the on-screen Refer to Setup on page 5-55.

button.
3. Touch the device name which you qVoice Recognition
want to delete. The Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-free system
4. Touch the on-screen button. can be used to make calls or operate the
audio unit using voice recognition which
5. Touch the on-screen button. includes numerous convenient commands.
NOTE In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
If you want to delete all of the pairing devices,
restore the default settings. Activating Voice Recognition
Changing PIN code To Activate the Main Menu: Press the talk
button.
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed. To Activate the Phone Menu: After
1. Touch the on-screen tab. activating the main menu, say “Phone”.
To Activate the Navi Menu: After
2. Touch the on-screen activating the main menu, say
button. “Navigation”.
3. Touch the on-screen button. NOTE
4. Delete the PIN code which is currently l When activating the Phone Menu from the
set. Main Menu, the user is informed of the
available options (Call, Dial, Redial, Call
5. Input the new PIN code to be set. back ,Setup or Emergency) via voice
navigation.
l For voice recognition details with the
Restoring default settings navigation system, refer to the separate
All the pairing device information and “NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
phonebook data can be deleted. Manual”.
1. Touch the on-screen tab. Ending Voice Recognition

2. Touch the on-screen Use one of the following methods:
l Press and hold the talk button.
button.
l Press the hang-up button.

Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
4. Touch the on-screen button. operation)
Press and release the talk button.
qAvailable Language
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free System
applies to the following languages:
l English
l Spanish
l French
5-83
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (356,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE 2. Follow the prompts to receive the

l The Bluetooth® Hands-Free system is appropriate voice guidance
operable several seconds after the ignition instructions.
is switched to ACC or ON (requires less
Returning to previous operation
than 15 seconds).
l When operating the audio unit or the A/C This command is for returning to the
while using Bluetooth® Hands-Free, the previous operation while in the voice
beep sounds or voice guidance (audio unit)/ recognition mode.
cannot be heard. Say: [Beep] “Go Back”
Tutorial Cancel
The tutorial explains how to use The Bluetooth® Hands-Free system
Bluetooth® Hands-Free. transitions to standby status if the
The available tutorial items are General, following operation is performed while
Phone, and Audio. the system is activated.
To activate the tutorial, do the following: Say: [Beep] “Cancel”
1. Press the talk button. Display OFF/Display ON
2. Prompt: “Ready” The audio unit display can be switched
off/on by voice recognition operation.
3. Say: [Beep] “Tutorial” Say: [Beep] “Display OFF” (or “Display
4. Prompt: “Tutorial” ON”)
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Tutorial To prevent a deterioration in the voice
item)” recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
6. Follow the prompts to receive the
l The Hands-free system cannot perform
appropriate voice guidance
instructions. voice recognition while voice guidance
or a beep sound is operating. Wait until
Commands useable anytime during the voice guidance or the beep sound is
voice recognition finished before saying your commands.
l Dialects or different wording other than
“Help” , “Go Back” , “Cancel” , “Display
OFF/Display ON” are commands which Hands-Free prompts cannot be
can be used at anytime during voice recognized by voice recognition. Speak
recognition. in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Help function use l It is not necessary to face the
The help function informs the user of all microphone or approach it. Speak the
the available voice commands under the voice commands while maintaining a
current conditions. safe driving position.
l Do not speak too slow or too loud.
1. Say: [Beep] “Help” l Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
5-84
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (357,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
l Close the windows and/or the

moonroof to reduce loud noises from
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
outside the vehicle. Turn down the
airflow of the air-conditioning system
qMaking a Call
while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being Phonebook Usage
used. Telephone calls can be made by saying
l Make sure the vents are not directing the contact name in the downloaded
air up towards the microphone. phonebook or the name of a person whose
NOTE phone number has been registered in the
If the voice recognition performance is not Bluetooth® Hands-Free. Refer to Import
satisfactory. contact (Download Phonebook).
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-108.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Prompt: “Ready.”
3. Say: [Beep] “Phone call”
4. Prompt: “Name, please.”
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John”)”
(Say a name registered in the
phonebook.)
The name spoken will be searched for
in the phonebook.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 7.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 6.
6. Prompt: “Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
(Person you would like to call)
Say: [Beep] “Yes.” Then go to Step 7.
(Person you do not want to call)
Say: [Beep] “No” Then go to Step 6
(Maximum 3 times)
7. Prompt: “Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Ex. “John”) at home, at
work, or mobile, or other... or press the
hang-up button to exit Hands-Free
mode.”
8. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “at
home”)”
5-85
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (358,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “John”) NOTE

XXXX (Ex. “at home”). Press the pick- l If the phonebook has been already
up button to call, or say Go Back to registered to the Hands-Free unit, the
enter a different name.” current phonebook is overwritten during
“all phonebooks download”.
10. (Dialing) Press the pick-up button or l A maximum of 1000 contacts can be
say “Call”. Then go to Step 11.
registered to the phonebook.
(Name correction) Say, “Go Back”. l Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call record,
Then go back to Step 4.
and speed dialing memory are exclusive to
11. The call is made. each mobile phone to protect privacy.
NOTE 4. Download will be started from the
The name in the phonebook and location can mobile phone.
be combined.
Ex. In Step 5, say, “John home”, then, Steps 6 Phonebook data deletion
to 8 can be skipped. 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
Screen operation 2. Touch the contact information which
you want to delete.
1. Touch the on-screen tab to
display the phonebook screen. 3. Touch the on-screen button.
2. Touch the contact you would like to Call History Usage
call to display the details for the A call can be made using the call history
contact. (incoming/outgoing history) downloaded
3. Touch the desired phone number to from the mobile phone (Redial/Call back).
make the call. The call history is downloaded
automatically when connecting or pairing
Import contact (Download Phonebook) the Hands-Free and mobile phone.
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile NOTE
phone) can be sent and registered to your If an anonymous call is received, the phone
Bluetooth® Hands-Free phonebook using number displayed in the Incoming Call History
Bluetooth®. may be random numbers. This is because a
1. Touch the on-screen tab. mobile phone sends random numbers to the
vehicle. In this case, please be aware that the
2. Touch the on-screen Redial and Call back functions below may not
button. operate.
3. Touch the or
on-screen button to switch to the Redial Function
device operation. This voice command makes a call to the
last person you called (either from your
mobile phone or from the vehicle).
5-86
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (359,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
2. Prompt: “Ready.” 2. Touch the contact information you

would like to call.
3. Say: [Beep] “Phone redial”
Changing contact
4. A call is made to the most recent call in
the Call history (outgoing). 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
Call back Function 2. Touch the on-screen button.
This voice command makes a call to the 3. Touch the on-screen button.
last person who called you.
4. Touch the contact you would like to
1. Press the talk button. register to the speed dial.
2. Prompt: “Ready.” 5. Touch the telephone number you
3. Say: [Beep] “Phone call back” would like to register.
4. A call is made to the most recent call in 6. Verify that the registered name and
the Call history (incoming). telephone number are displayed in the
phonebook, and touch the on-
Speed Dial Function screen button.
A maximum of eight telephone numbers Speed Dial contact deleting
can be registered. It will take less time to
make a call after registering the telephone 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
number. In addition, you do not have to 2. Touch the on-screen button for
look for the person you want to call in the the contact you would like to delete.
phonebook.
Speed Dial registration from display the confirmation screen.
phonebook
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
3. Touch the contact you would like to Practice this while parked until you are
register to the speed dial. confident you can do it while driving in a non-
4. Touch the telephone number you taxing road situation. If you are not completely
would like to register. comfortable, make all calls from a safe
parking position, and only start driving when
5. Verify that the registered name and you can devote your full attention to driving.
telephone number are displayed in the
phonebook, and touch the on- 1. Press the talk button.
screen button.
2. Prompt: “Ready.”
Making calls using the Speed Dial
3. Say: [Beep] “Phone dial”
4. Prompt: “Number, please”
5-87
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (360,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. Numeral or symbol entry

“5551234”) (Telephone number)” Use the numerical keypad.
6. Prompt: “XXXXXXXXXXX. (Ex Long-press the on-screen button to
“5551234”) (Telephone number (first input .
choice))” Touch the on-screen button to delete
the currently input value.
7. Prompt: “Press the pick-up button to
dial, or continue to add numbers. You Emergency calls
can also say ‘Option A’ or ‘Option B’ A call can be made to the emergency
to replace the last block of digits with phone number (911: U.S.A/Canada, 066:
the displayed alternate, or say ‘Go Mexico) using the voice input command.
Back’ to delete the last block of digits.” It may not function properly in some areas
NOTE in Mexico.
Option A is the second candidate, Option B is 1. Press the talk button.
the third, and they may not be presented
depending on the conditions. 2. Prompt: “Ready”
3. Say: [Beep] “Phone emergency”
8. (Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say, “Dial”, 4. Prompt: “Press the Pick-Up button to
then go to Step 9. dial the Emergency number.”
(Adding/inputting telephone
number) 5. (Dialing) Press the pick-up button or
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone say “Call.”
number). Then go to Step 5. 6. Prompt: “Dialing XXX (911: U.S.A/C
(The last recognized telephone anada, 066: Mexico).”
number is replaced by Option A or
B) Automatic 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
Say, “Option A” or “Option B”. Then If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
go to Step 6. severe collision, a call is made
(Telephone number correction) automatically to 911 from the connected
Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies, device.
“The last entered numbers have been
removed”. Then go back to Step 4 or 1. If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
Step 7. to severe collision, notification of the
call to 911 is made via audio and
9. The call is made. screen display. To cancel the call, press
the on-screen button or hang-up
Screen operation
button within 10 seconds.
1. Input the telephone number using the
2. If the on-screen button or hang-
numerical keypad.
up button is not pressed within 10
2. Touch the on-screen button to seconds, the call is made to 911
make the call. automatically.
5-88
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (361,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE NOTE
l Automatic 911 is a secondary function of To stop receiving phone calls, turn the Don't
the audio entertainment system. Therefore, Disturb Me function on.
the automatic 911 function does not assure
that the call is always made to 911 after an qHanging Up a Call
accident occurs.
l A Hands-free device must be paired and Press the hang-up button or touch the
connected. The 911 operator can verify the on-screen button during the call.
vehicle's position information using the
Hands-free device GPS if equipped. qMute
The 911 operator can verify the vehicle’s
The microphone can be muted during a
position information.
call.
(Switching automatic 911 on and off) Touch the on-screen button.
The system can be set to not call 911 if mute to cancel the mute.
the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision.
qTransferring a call from Hands-
CAUTION Free to a mobile phone
Though the system can be set to not Communication between the Hands-Free
call 911, doing so will defeat the unit and a device (Mobile phone) is
purpose of the system. Mazda canceled, and the line can be switched to
recommends that the Automatic 911 the device (Mobile phone) as a standard
system remain activated. call.
NOTE
2. Touch the on-screen If the ignition is switched off during a Hands-
button. Free call, the line is transferred to the device
(Mobile phone) automatically.
3. Touch the on-screen button or
on-screen button.
qTransferring a call from a device
4. Touch the on screen button. (mobile phone) to Hands-Free
Communication between devices (mobile
qReceiving an Incoming Call
phone) can be switched to Bluetooth®
1. Prompt: “Incoming call, press the Hands-Free.
pick-up button to answer” Touch the on-screen button.
2. To accept the call, press the pick-up
button or touch the on-screen
button.
To reject the call, press the hang-up
button or touch the on-screen
button.
5-89
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (362,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
qCall interrupt qReceiving and Replying to

A call can be interrupted to receive an
Messages (only MAP 1.0)
incoming call from a third party. SMS (Short Message Service) messages,
To switch to a new incoming call. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
Touch the on-screen button or press messages, and E-mail received by
the pick-up button on the steering wheel. connected devices can be downloaded,
NOTE displayed, and played (read by the
l After receiving a new incoming call, the
system).
previous call is placed on hold.
Additionally, replies can also be made to
l Touch the on-screen button or press
calls and messages in the received
the hang-up button on the steering wheel to
messages.
refuse a call. Downloading messages
Switching between calls Up to 15 new messages can be
downloaded and displayed from a
Touch the on-screen button or connected device.
press the pick-up button on the steering
wheel. 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
Three-way call function 2. Touch the on-screen button.
Touch the on-screen button. NOTE
l Messages that have not been read are
qDTMF (Dual Tone Multi- downloaded first.
Frequency Signal) Transmission l Attached data is not downloaded.
l Messages up to 160-bytes can be
This function is used when transmitting downloaded.
DTMF via the Numerical Keypad. The l A message list is created for each device.
receiver of a DTMF transmission is l If there are unread messages, the receive
generally a home telephone answering icon is displayed.
machine or a company's automated l If the connected device does not correspond
guidance call center. to MAP 1.0, the AT command is used to
1. Touch the on-screen button download. The downloaded message
after connecting to a home device or indicates that it is already read.
service to display the tone transmission l Downloading using the AT command may
screen. not function depending on the connected
device.
2. Input the number using a numerical
keypad. Receiving messages
NOTE When a device receives a message, a
If the DTMF code has two or more digits or message received notification is
symbols, each one must be transmitted displayed.
individually. When the on-screen button
is touched, the message is downloaded.
5-90
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (363,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE Replying to messages

To not display the message received Replies to received messages can be sent
notification, turn on the Don't Disturb Me by selecting from the stored preset
function. messages.
Displaying messages 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
1. Touch the on-screen tab. 2. Touch the message to which you want
2. Touch the message you want to to reply.
display. 3. Touch the on-screen button.
NOTE 4. Select the sentence to be sent from the
l Touch the on-screen button to display preset messages.
the next message, and press the
on-screen button to display the previous 5. Press the on-screen button.
message. NOTE
l When the on-screen button is The preset messages cannot be changed.
pressed, the message content is played
(read by the system). Erasing messages
Message playback Downloaded messages can be erased.
1. Touch the on-screen tab. 1. Touch the on-screen tab.
2. Touch the message you want to have 2. Touch the message you want to erase.
played (read) back. 3. Touch the on-screen button.
3. Touch the on-screen button. 4. Touch the on-screen button.
NOTE NOTE
To stop the message playback, touch the The messages stored in a device cannot be
on-screen button. erased.
Calling a person who sent a message

qDon't Disturb Me function
Calls can be made to persons sending
SMS and MMS messages. A setting can be made to not notify you of
incoming phone calls and messages.
2. Touch the message to which you want
to make a call. 2. Touch the on-screen
button.
3. To set, touch the on-screen button
NOTE or the on-screen button.
Calls cannot be made to persons who have
sent e-mail. 4. Touch the on screen button.
5-91
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (364,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE Switching modes

The following operations are possible even
when the Don't Disturb Me function is on.
l Downloading messages 2. Prompt: “Ready”
l Downloading phone books
l Downloading the incoming/outgoing call

3. Say: [Beep] “Change mode”
record 4. Prompt: “Available audio modes are:
l Sending messages
AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1,
Sirius2, Sirius3, USB, iPod,
qAudio Operation Using Voice Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®, CD,
Recognition AUX, Turn off audio”
Audio on/off, audio mode switching, and 5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. “AM”) (audio
audio operations can be done using voice source)”
recognition.
6. The audio source is switched.
NOTE
NOTE
(When playing a USB or iPod)
CD, SIRIUS digital satellite radio, USB, iPod,
When a track is selected using voice
BT audio, and Pandora® modes cannot be
recognition, the track list is set to VR Playlist.
selected in the following cases:
l SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, USB
Starting the audio
device, iPod, BT audio, or Pandora® unit is
The audio can be started using voice not equipped on the audio system.
recognition. l CD has not been inserted.
1. Press the talk button. The AUX mode is locked out unless you
connect a commercially available portable
2. Prompt: “Ready” audio unit (such as an MP3 player) to the
3. Say: [Beep] “Turn on audio” auxiliary jack. Connect a portable audio unit
or similar product on the market to the
4. Power to the audio is turned on. auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over
Turning off the audio the vehicle's speakers.
1. Press the talk button. Playing selected track numbers

2. Prompt: “Ready” (When playing a CD)
A desired track number on a CD can be
3. Say: [Beep] “Change mode” played using voice recognition.
4. Prompt: “Available audio modes are: Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1, (CD) Player on page 5-52.
Sirius2, Sirius3, USB, iPod, 1. Press the talk button.
Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®, CD,
AUX, Turn off audio” 2. Prompt: “Ready”
5. Say: [Beep] “Turn off audio” 3. Say: [Beep] “Play track”
6. Power to the audio is turned off.
5-92
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (365,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
4. Prompt: “What track number would Playing selected album

you like to play?” (When playing a USB or iPod)
5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. “15”) (Track The tracks from a desired album on a
number)” USB device or iPod can be played using
voice recognition.
6. The selected track number is played. Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
Playing selected artist on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
(When playing a USB or iPod)
Tracks from a desired artist on a USB 1. Press the talk button.
device or iPod can be played using voice
2. Prompt: “Ready”
recognition.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B) 3. Say: [Beep] “Play”
on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
4. Prompt: “Would you like to play by
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre?”
5. Say: [Beep] “Album”
6. Prompt: “What album would you like
3. Say: [Beep] “Play” to play?”
4. Prompt: “Would you like to play by 7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “I am”)
Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre?” (Album name)”
5. Say: [Beep] “Artist” 8. The name spoken will be searched for
in the USB device or iPod.
6. Prompt: “What artist would you like
to play?”
7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. Step 9.
“Michael”) (Artist name)”
9. Prompt: “Would you like to play
8. The name spoken will be searched for XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
in the USB device or iPod. (Album you would like to play)
If a contact is matched, go to Step 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes.” Then go to Step 10.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to (Album you do not want to play)
Step 9. Say: [Beep] “No.” Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
XXXXX... (Choice 1)?” 10. The tracks from the selected album
(Artist you would like to play) are played.
Playing selected playlist
(Artist you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No.” Then go to Step 9. (When playing a USB or iPod)
(Maximum 3 times) The tracks from a desired playlist on a
USB device or iPod can be played using
10. The tracks for the selected artist are voice recognition.
played.
5-93
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (366,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B) 3. Say: [Beep] “Play”

on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76. 4. Prompt: “Would you like to play by
Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre?”
5. Say: [Beep] “Genre”
6. Prompt: “What genre would you like
3. Say: [Beep] “Play”. to play?”
4. Prompt: “Would you like to play by 7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Rock”)
Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre?” (Genre name)”
5. Say: [Beep] “Playlist” 8. The name spoken will be searched for
in the USB device or iPod.
6. Prompt: “What playlist would you like
to play?”
7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “My Step 9.
favorite”) (Playlist name)” 9. Prompt: “Would you like to play
8. The name spoken will be searched for XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
in the USB device or iPod. (Genre you would like to play)
If a contact is matched, go to Step 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes.” Then go to Step 10.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to (Genre you do not want to play)
Step 9. Say: [Beep] “No.” Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
XXXXX... (Choice 1)?” 10. Tracks from the selected genre are
(Playlist you would like to play) played.
Scan
(Playlist you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No.” Then go to Step 9. (When playing a Radio, Sirius satellite
(Maximum 3 times) radio, CD, or BT audio (AVRCP1.4))
The scan function for the radio, Sirius
10. The tracks from the selected playlist satellite radio, CD, or BT audio
are played. (AVRCP1.4) can be launched using voice
Playing selected genre recognition.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
(When playing a USB or iPod) 5-40.
Tracks from a desired genre on a USB Refer to Operating the Satellite Radio on
device or iPod can be played using voice page 5-44.
recognition. Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B) (CD) Player on page 5-52.
on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
mode (Type B) on page 5-76. Audio System on page 5-104.
1. Press the talk button. 1. Press the talk button.
5-94
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (367,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
2. Prompt: “Ready” Folder search

3. Say: [Beep] “Scan (or Scan Off)” (When playing BT audio (AVRCP1.4))
The folder up/down function can be run
4. Scan is performed or stopped. using voice recognition.
Mute Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System on page 5-104.
Muting of the audio can be done using
voice recognition. Folder up
2. Prompt: “Ready” 2. Prompt: “Ready”
3. Say: [Beep] “Mute (or Mute Off)” 3. Say: [Beep] “Next folder”
4. Mute is performed or stopped. 4. The next folder is played.
Track search Folder down
(When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT 1. Press the talk button.
audio (AVRCP1.0/1.3/1.4))
The track up/down function can be run 2. Prompt: “Ready”
using voice recognition. 3. Say: [Beep] “Previous folder”
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 5-52. 4. The previous folder is played.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B) Pause/Resume
on page 5-68.
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B) (When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT
on page 5-76. audio (AVRCP1.0/1.3/1.4), Pandora®)
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth® Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
Audio System on page 5-104. (CD) Player on page 5-52.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
Track up on page 5-68.
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B)
on page 5-76.
2. Prompt: “Ready” Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
3. Say: [Beep] “Next track” Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page
4. The next track is played. 5-106.
Track down Pause
3. Say: [Beep] “Previous track” 3. Say: [Beep] “Pause”
4. The previous track is played. 4. Playback is paused.
5-95
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (368,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Resume playback 6. Track repeat is performed or stopped.

1. Press the talk button. (When playing BT audio)
2. Prompt: “Ready” 1. Press the talk button.
3. (When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT 2. Prompt: “Ready”
audio (AVRCP1.0/1.3/1.4))
3. Say: [Beep] “Repeat”
Say: [Beep] “Resume”
(When playing Pandora®) 4. Prompt: “Available repeat options are
Say: [Beep] “Play” Track , Folder, and Off”
4. Playback is resumed. 5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX (Track, Folder
or Off)”
Repeat
(When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT 6. If “Track” is spoken, track repeat is
audio (AVRCP1.4)) performed.
The repeat function can be run using If “Folder” is spoken, folder repeat is
voice recognition. performed.
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc If “Off” is spoken, repeat is stopped.
(CD) Player on page 5-52. Shuffle
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 5-68. (When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B) audio (AVRCP1.4))
on page 5-76. The shuffle function can be run using
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth® voice recognition.
Audio System on page 5-104. Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 5-52.
(When playing a CD) Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 5-68.
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B)
2. Prompt: “Ready” on page 5-76.
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
3. Say: [Beep] “Repeat (or Repeat Off)”
4. Repeat is performed or stopped.
(When playing a CD)
(When playing a USB, iPod)
3. Say: [Beep] “Shuffle (or Shuffle Off)”
3. Say: [Beep] “Repeat”
4. Shuffle is performed or stopped.
4. Prompt: “Available repeat options are
(When playing a USB, iPod)
Track and Off”
5. Say: [Beep] “Track (or Off)”
5-96
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (369,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
3. Say: [Beep] “Shuffle” 4. Radio text information is displayed/not

displayed.
4. Prompt: “Available shuffle options are
Album, Song, and Off” Selection by specifying frequency
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX (Album, Song (When playing the Radio)
or Off)” Selection by specifying the frequency is
6. If “Album” is spoken, album shuffle is possible using voice recognition.
performed. Refer to Operating the Radio on page
If “Song” is spoken, song shuffle is 5-40.
performed. 1. Press the talk button.
If “Off” is spoken, shuffle is stopped.
(When playing BT audio)
3. Say: [Beep] “Frequency”
4. Prompt: “What frequency would you
2. Prompt: “Ready” like?”
3. Say: [Beep] “Shuffle” 5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. 610)
4. Prompt: “Available shuffle options are (Frequency)”
Folder , All, and Off” 6. The specified frequency is selected.
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX (Folder, All or Seek tuning function
Off)”
(When playing the Radio)
6. If “Folder” is spoken, folder shuffle is Seek tuning can be run using voice
performed. recognition.
If “All” is spoken, device shuffle is Refer to Operating the Radio on page
performed. 5-40.
If “Off” is spoken, shuffle is stopped.
Seek up
Switching between display/non-display
of radio text information (U.S.A./ 1. Press the talk button.
Canada only) 2. Prompt: “Ready”
(When playing FM Radio) 3. Say: [Beep] “Seek up”
Switching between display/non-display of 4. Seek up is performed.
radio text information is possible using
voice recognition. Seek down
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-40.
3. Say: [Beep] “Seek down”
4. Seek down is performed.
3. Say: [Beep] “Radio text (or Radio text
OFF)”
5-97
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (370,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Auto memory seek function 3. Say: [Beep] “Preset”

(When playing the Radio) 4. Prompt: “Say a preset number
The auto memory seek function can be between 1 and 6”
run using voice recognition.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5. Say: [Beep] “X (Ex. 3) (Preset
5-40. number)”
1. Press the talk button. 6. The specified preset is selected.
2. Prompt: “Ready” Next preset selection
(When playing the Radio)
3. Say: [Beep] “Auto memory seek”
4. Auto memory seek is performed.
Auto memory preset function
(When playing the Radio) 3. Say: [Beep] “Next preset”
Auto memory preset can be selected using 4. The next preset is selected.
voice recognition.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page Previous preset selection
5-40. (When playing the radio)
3. Say: [Beep] “Auto memory preset” 3. Say: [Beep] “Previous preset”
4. Prompt: “Number, please” 4. The previous preset is selected.
5. Say: [Beep] “X (Ex. 3) (Preset Switching channels
number)”
(When playing a Sirius satellite radio)
6. The specified preset is selected. Selection of the channel to be received is
possible using voice recognition.
Preset switching
Refer to Operating the Satellite Radio on
(When playing the Radio, Sirius page 5-44.
satellite radio)
Radio stations programmed to the preset Select by specifying the channel
can be selected using voice recognition. number
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 1. Press the talk button.
5-40.
Refer to Operating the Satellite Radio on 2. Prompt: “Ready”
page 5-44. 3. Say: [Beep] “Channel”
Specify the preset number and select 4. Prompt: “What channel number would
1. Press the talk button. you like?”
5-98
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (371,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. 610) (Channel 4. This tells Pandora® that you like this
number)” track and helps to bring in more tracks
like it to your station.
6. The specified channel is selected.
Thumbs down function
Selecting the next channel
(When playing Pandora®)
1. Press the talk button. The thumbs down function can be run
2. Prompt: “Ready” using voice recognition.
Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page
3. Say: [Beep] “Next channel” 5-106.
4. The next channel is selected. 1. Press the talk button.
Selecting the previous channel 2. Prompt: “Ready”
1. Press the talk button. 3. Say: [Beep] “Thumbs Down”
2. Prompt: “Ready” 4. This tells Pandora® not to play this
3. Say: [Beep] “Previous channel” track.
4. The previous channel is selected. Pandora® radio station selection

Skip track function
A Pandora® radio station can be selected
(When playing Pandora®) using voice recognition.
The skip track function can be run using Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page
voice recognition. 5-106.
5-106. 1. Press the talk button.
1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “Ready”
2. Prompt: “Ready” 3. Say: [Beep] “Station”
3. Say: [Beep] “Skip Track” 4. Prompt: “Which Pandora® station you

would like?”
4. The next track is skipped.
5. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “90’s
Thumbs up function classic”) (Station name)”
(When playing Pandora®) 6. The system searches for the announced
The thumbs up function can be run using radio station.
voice recognition. If a contact is matched, go to Step 8.
Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page If multiple contacts are matched, go to
5-106. Step 7.
3. Say: [Beep] “Thumbs Up”
5-99
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (372,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®

XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
(Station you would like to play)
(Station you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No.” Then go to Step 7.
(Maximum 3 times)
8. The specified radio station is selected.
Display of Pandora® radio station list
The Pandora® radio station list can be
displayed using voice recognition.
5-106.
3. Say: [Beep] “List station”
4. The radio list is displayed.
Bookmark function
The bookmark function can be run using
voice recognition.
5-106.
3. Say: [Beep] “Bookmark”
4. Prompt: “Would you like to bookmark
Track, or artist?”
5. Say: [Beep] “Track (or Artist)”
6. Track or artist is bookmarked.
5-100
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (373,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
qGracenote Database
The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album
names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition,
install the most recent database.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used
and how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com
Introduction
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is
the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For
more information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other
countries.
5-101
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (374,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Gracenote® End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy,
transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU
AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED
HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information
that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to
count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the
web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the
right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause
that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or
Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote
Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new
enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future
and is free to discontinue its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.
5-102
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (375,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Updating the database

The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.
4. Touch the on-screen button to scroll the display.
When the display is scrolled to the end of the explanation, the on-screen
button is displayed.
5. Touch the on-screen button. The update is initiated.
NOTE
Do not switch the ignition off or disconnect the USB device while updating the database. Otherwise,
data could be lost.
5-103
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (376,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE
Bluetooth® Audio l To make sure that your Bluetooth® audio
Applicable Bluetooth® specification device is Ver. 1.0, 1.3 or 1.4, refer to the
Ver. 2.0 or higher Owner's Manual for the Bluetooth® audio
device.
Response profile l The battery consumption of Bluetooth®
l A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution audio devices is higher while Bluetooth® is
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2 connected.
l AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control l If a general mobile phone device is USB
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4 connected during music playback over the
Bluetooth® connection, the Bluetooth®
A2DP is a profile which transmits only connection is disconnected. For this reason,
audio to the Bluetooth® unit. If your you cannot have music playback over a
Bluetooth® audio device corresponds only Bluetooth® connection and music playback
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot using a USB connection at the same time.
operate it using the control panel of the l The system may not operate normally
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the depending on the Bluetooth® audio device.
Bluetooth® audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same qHow to Use the Bluetooth®
as when a portable audio system without Audio System
the Bluetooth® communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal. Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode
A2DP·AVRCP
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
Function A2DP Ver. Ver. Ver.
to a Bluetooth® audio device, switch to
1.0 1.3 1.4 the Bluetooth® audio mode to operate the
Playback ― X X X audio device using the audio system
Pause ― X X X control panel. Any Bluetooth® audio
File (Track)
device must be programmed to the
― X X X vehicle's Bluetooth® unit before it can be
up/down
Reverse ― ― X X used.
Fast-forward ― ― X X Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation on page
Text display ― ― X X 5-81.
Folder up/down ― ― ― X 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Repeat ― ― ― X
Shuffle ― ― ― X
2. Turn on the Bluetooth® audio device's
Scan ― ― ― X
power.
Make sure that the “ ” symbol is
X: Available displayed in the audio unit's display.
―: Not available
NOTE
Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a certain
amount of time before the “ ” symbol is
displayed in the audio unit's display.
5-104
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (377,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
3. Press the audio button ( ) and Reverse

then touch the on-screen tab to Press and hold the reverse down button
switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode ( ) or touch and hold the on-
and start playback. screen button.
NOTE Folder search (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
l If the Bluetooth® audio device does not
begin playback, press the on-screen To change to the previous folder, touch
button. the on-screen button, or touch the
l If the mode is switched from Bluetooth® on-screen button to advance to the
audio mode to another mode (radio mode), next folder.
audio playback from the Bluetooth® audio Music scan (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
device stops.
This function scans the titles in a folder
Playback currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
1. To listen to a Bluetooth® audio device a song you want to listen to.
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth® audio 1. Touch the on-screen button
mode. (Refer to “Switching to during playback to play 10 seconds of
Bluetooth® audio mode”) each subsequent track starting from the
next song.
2. To stop playback, press the on-
screen button. 2. Touch the on-screen button again
during playback of the song which you
3. Press the button again to resume want to listen to continue the playback
playback. from that point.
Selecting a file (track) Repeat playback (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
Selects the next file (track) Track repeat
Short-press the track up button ( ) or Touch the on-screen button to play
touch the on-screen button. the song during playback repeatedly. “ ”
Selects the beginning of the current file is displayed during playback.
(track) Touch the on-screen button two
Short-press the track down button ( ) or
touch the on-screen button. Folder repeat
Fast-forward/Reverse (AVRCP Ver. 1.3 Touch the on-screen button two
or higher) times to play the songs in the folder
repeatedly. “ ” is displayed during
Fast-forward playback.
Press and hold the fast-forward button Touch the on-screen button while
( ) or touch and hold the on- “ ” is displayed to cancel.
screen button.
5-105
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (378,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Shuffle playback (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4) NOTE

Some information may not display depending
Folder shuffle on the device, and if the information cannot be
Touch the on-screen button during displayed, “No Song Name” is indicated.
playback to play the songs in the folder
shuffle. “ ” is displayed during qHow to Use Pandora®
playback.
Touch the on-screen button two What is Pandora®?
times while “ ” is displayed to cancel. Pandora® is free personalized internet
Device shuffle radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track,
genre, and Pandora® will create a
Touch the on-screen button two personalized station that plays their music
times during playback to play the songs in and more like it. Rate songs by giving
the device shuffle. “ ” is displayed thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to
during playback. further refine your station, discover new
Touch the on-screen button while music and help Pandora® play only music
“ ” is displayed to cancel. you love.
Display scroll * Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the
Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one registered trademarks of Pandora
time, touch the on-screen button on Media, Inc., used with permission.
the right side of the title. When the last
character is displayed, touch the on- NOTE
screen button to display the first character To operate Pandora® from your Bluetooth®
of the title. device, perform the following in advance:
l Create Pandora
®
account on the web.
®
qBluetooth® audio device l Create Pandora station using Pandora®
information display application.
l Install Pandora
®
application on your
If a Bluetooth® audio device is connected, device.
the following information is displayed in
the display. Playback
AVRCP
AVRCP
AVRCP 1. To listen to Pandora®, touch the
Ver. lower Ver. 1.4 or on-screen tab.
Ver. 1.3
than 1.3 higher
Device name X X X 2. To stop playback, press the on-
Remaining screen button.
battery charge ― X X
of device 3. Press the button again to resume
Title ― X X playback.
Artist name ― X X Skip song
Album name ― X X
Press the on-screen button.
File number ― X X
Playback time ― X X
Folder number ― ― X
5-106
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (379,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE Display scroll

l The skip function may not be available If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
depending on the device. time, touch the on-screen button on
l The number of skips is limited by the right side of the title.
Pandora®. When the last character is displayed,
Selection from station list touch the on-screen button to display
the first character of the title.
Selection can be made from a
programmed radio station list.
1. Press the on-screen button.
2. Select the desired radio station.
NOTE
When is selected, songs randomly
selected from the radio station list are played.
Thumbs up function
Press the on-screen button to tell
Pandora® “you like this track” and it helps
to bring in more tracks like it to your
station.
Thumbs down function
Press the on-screen button to tell
Pandora® not to play this track.
NOTE
If the on-screen button is touched when the
skip song function is running, the next song is
skipped.
Bookmarking
You can bookmark song or artist to check
out later on the Web.
Bookmark the song name
Press the on-screen button on the right
side of the song name.
Bookmark the artist name
Press the on-screen button on the right
side of the artist name.
5-107
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (380,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Troubleshooting
Bluetooth® does not operate under the following conditions. Check whether the following
conditions apply to your Bluetooth® device:
l The device is not being operated correctly.
l The device is not connected to the Bluetooth

®
unit equipped on the vehicle.
l The device's battery is weak.
l A device which interferes with radio wave reception has been placed in the vehicle.
l The ignition switch has been turned off.
If none of the above conditions apply, refer to the following to see if any of the problem
symptoms correspond to your device.
If the problem cannot be resolved, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service.
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth®, contact with our toll-free customer service
center.
l U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)

Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
l Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)

Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
l Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)

Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
5-108
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (381,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Device pairing, connection problems

Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to perform pairing First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth® unit,
and then check whether the
Bluetooth® function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device
―
are turned on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
Unable to perform pairing The Bluetooth® function and the Check whether the Bluetooth®
Does not connect automatically Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the function and the Find Mode/Visible
when starting the engine device may turn off automatically setting*1 on the device are turned on
after a period of time has elapsed and pairing or reconnect.
Automatically connects, but then depending on the device.
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently The device is in a location in which Move the device to a location in
radio wave interference can occur which radio wave interference is less
easily, such as inside a bag in a rear likely to occur.
seat, in a rear pocket of a pair of
pants.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth® unit
5-109
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (382,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Voice recognition related problems

Poor voice recognition l Excessive, slow speech. Regarding the causes indicated on
False recognition of numbers l Excessive, forceful speech the left, be careful with how you
(shouting). speak. In addition, when numbers are
l Speaking before the beep sound spoken in a sequence, recognition
has ended. ability will improve if no stop is
l Loud noise placed between the numbers.
(speaking or noise from outside/
inside vehicle).
l Airflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.
l Speaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect).
Names in the phonebook are not The Bluetooth® system is under a By carrying out the following
easily recognized condition in which recognition is measures, the rate of recognition will
difficult. improve.
l Clear memory from the
phonebook which is not used
very often.
l Avoid shortened names, use full
names.
(Recognition improves the longer
the name is. By not using names
such as “Mom”, “Dad”, recogni-
tion will improve.)
You want to skip guidance Guidance can be skipped by quickly
― pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
When the Talk button is pressed, The Talk button is pressed for too Operate the Talk button as follows:
voice recognition ends long. l Press the button and release it
within 0.7 seconds to start voice
recognition and skip the
guidance.
l Press the button for longer than
0.7 seconds to turn off voice
recognition or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls

When starting a call, vehicle noise For about three seconds after starting This does not indicate a problem
from the other party can be heard a call, the Bluetooth® unit's Noise with the device.
Suppression function requires time to
adapt to the call environment.
The other party cannot be heard or The volume is set at zero or low. Increase the volume.
the speaker's voice is quiet
5-110
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (383,1)
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Other problems
The indication for the remaining The indication method is different
battery is different between the between the vehicle and the device. ―
vehicle and the device
When a call is made from the The number has not been registered If the number has been registered
vehicle, the telephone number is into the phonebook. into the phonebook, the
updated in the incoming/outgoing incoming/outgoing call record is
call record but the name does not updated by the name in the
appear phonebook when the engine is
restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize Some types of cell phones do not Operate the cell phone for
with the vehicle regarding the synchronize automatically. synchronization.
incoming/outgoing call record
It takes a long time to complete the A maximum of 60 seconds is
―
function for changing the language required.
5-111
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (384,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Sunvisors qVanity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for sunvisor.
use in front or swing it to the side. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
Sunvisor mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown below.
off
off
on
qSide Extension Sunvisors í
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract
the visor extender to its original
position. Otherwise, the visor
extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
í
5-112 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (385,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
NOTE
Interior Lights The front map lights will not turn off even if the
Overhead Lights lens is pressed in the following cases:
l The overhead light switch is in the ON
Switch
Position
Overhead Lights position.
l The overhead light switch is in the door
Light off
position with the door open.
l Light is on when any door is open l The illuminated entry system is on.
l Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on Rear Map Lights
Light on
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a rear map light, and then press
the lens again to turn it off.
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when
the overhead light switch is operated.
NOTE
Front Map Lights l Once the rear map lights have been turned
When the overhead light switch is in the off, they will turn on and off depending on
door or off position, press the lens to the position to which the overhead light is
illuminate the front map lights, and then switched.
press the lens again to turn them off. l The rear map lights will not turn off even if
the lens is pressed in the following cases:
l The overhead light switch is ON.
l The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
l The illuminated entry system is on.
5-113
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (386,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Courtesy Lights NOTE

Turns on when any door is open or the
l Battery saver
illuminated entry system is on. If any door is left open with the overhead
light switch in the DOOR position, or the
trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or
trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes
to prevent battery depletion.
l The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
9-9.
Courtesy light
qIlluminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
l About 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is

switched off.
l About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.

l About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off

when the key is out of the vehicle.
l Illuminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to

OFF.
The light also turns off when:

l The ignition is switched on and all
doors are closed.

l The driver's door is locked.
5-114
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (387,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Time resetting
Clock
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
The time is displayed when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON. 2. Press the :00 button.
With Fully Automatic Type Climate 3. When the button is pressed, the time
Control System will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the :00 button is pressed, the seconds
will start at “00”.
Clock
With Manual Type Climate Control

System
Clock
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition ACC or ON.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons ( , ).
The hours advance while the time
setting button ( ) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button ( ) is pressed.
5-115
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (388,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Accessory Sockets CAUTION

Only use genuine Mazda accessories or Ø To prevent accessory socket
the equivalent requiring no greater than damage or electrical failure, pay
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). attention to the following:
Ø Do not use accessories that
Front require more than 120 W (DC 12
The ignition must be switched to ACC or V, 10 A).
ON. Ø Do not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
Ø Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
Ø Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
Ø Do not insert the cigarette
lighter into the accessory
socket.
Ø Noise may occur on the audio
Center playback depending on the device
The accessory socket can be used connected to the accessory socket.
regardless of whether the ignition is on or Ø Depending on the device
off. connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
5-116
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (389,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Connecting the accessory socket

Cup Holder
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
WARNING
the cutout of the console and insert the Never use a cup holder to hold hot
plug into the accessory socket. liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
Plug dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
qFront
To use the cup holder, open the center
console by pressing the lower center part
of its cover.
5-117
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (390,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
qRear Bottle Holder

The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest. Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed.
5-118
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (391,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Storage Compartments qOverhead Console

This console box is designed to store
WARNING eyeglasses or other accessories.
Keep storage boxes closed when Push and release to open.
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces
with no lid is dangerous as they
could be thrown around the cabin if
the vehicle is suddenly accelerated
and cause injury depending on how qStorage Pocket í
the article is stored.
To use, open the lid.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
í
Some models. 5-119
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (392,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
qGlove Compartment Using the armrest í

To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
CAUTION
Ø When sliding the armrest, be
careful not to hit a drink cup
placed in a cup holder and spill its
contents. Remove cups or other
drink containers from the cup
holders before pulling out the
armrest.
Ø Before opening the center console,
store the armrest first. Otherwise,
the armrest or center console may
be damaged.
To use the armrest, slide it frontward.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
To retract the armrest, slide it completely

to the rear.
í
5-120 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (393,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
qCargo Sub-Compartment í qLuggage Compartment

Lift the trunk mat. Golf bags can be carried in the luggage
compartment.
Trunk mat Up to three golf bags can be carried in the
luggage compartment.
Place each of the three golf bags into the

luggage compartment with the bottom of
each bag pointed to the left, and then set
the top of each bag so that it is pointed to
the right.
Cargo sub-
compartment
qRear Coat Hooks

WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
í
Some models. 5-121
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (394,1)
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
NOTE
Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their
size.
5-122
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (395,1)
6 Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ................................................................... 6-2

Introduction ............................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-4

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) .... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 6-9
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 6-16

Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-16
Hood ....................................................................................... 6-18
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 6-20
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 6-21
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 6-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 6-25
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 6-25
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 6-26
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 6-27
Battery ..................................................................................... 6-30
Battery Replacement ............................................................... 6-32
Tires ........................................................................................ 6-34
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 6-40
Fuses ....................................................................................... 6-51
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 6-58

Exterior Care ........................................................................... 6-58
Interior Care ............................................................................ 6-63
6-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (396,1)
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to

properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in
this manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders
and any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present
these documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can
result in your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.
This evidence may consist of the following:

l The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
l Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.
l For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany
this statement.
NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location other than an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials must meet Mazda
standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.
6-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (397,1)
Essential Information
Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
6-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (398,1)
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
l Repeated short-distance driving
l Driving in dusty conditions
l Driving with extended use of brakes
l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
l Driving on rough or muddy roads
l Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
l Driving in extremely hot conditions
l Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended
intervals.
6-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (399,1)
qSchedule 1
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Maintenance Interval
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
FL22 type*1
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Engine coolant
Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
Others
every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter R
*2
Fuel lines and hoses I I
Hoses and tubes for emission*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L
6-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (400,1)

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
6-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (401,1)
qSchedule 2
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil
Others R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
FL22 type*1
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Engine coolant
Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
Others
every 2 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Puerto Rico R R
Air filter
Others R
Fuel lines and hoses*2 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Body condition*3
I I I I
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
6-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (402,1)

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Canada only.
6-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (403,1)
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
l Repeated short-distance driving
l Driving in dusty conditions
l Driving with extended use of brakes
l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
l Driving on rough or muddy roads
l Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
l Driving in extremely hot conditions
l Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.

NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended
intervals.
6-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (404,1)
qSchedule 1
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Maintenance Interval Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
ENGINE
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
FL22 type*1
Engine coolant 100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter R R R R R R
*2 *2
Fuel lines and hoses I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2 I*2 I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid R R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
6-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (405,1)

×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
6-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (406,1)
qSchedule 2
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
FL22 type*1
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
I I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I
6-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (407,1)

×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
6-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (408,1)
(Cont.)
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
*1 Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
FL22 type
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I*2 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
I I I
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I
6-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (409,1)

×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
6-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (410,1)
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions

The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
l Brake and clutch fluid level (page 6-25)
l Engine coolant level (page 6-23)
l Engine oil level (page 6-22)
l Washer fluid level (page 6-25)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-35)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
l Engine coolant (page 6-23)
l Engine oil (page 6-21)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
6-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (411,1)
Owner Maintenance
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You
can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do
not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a
fire leading to an unexpected accident.
6-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (412,1)
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Hood The lever is located a little to the left of center
when facing the vehicle.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
and securely locked: area and secure it in the support rod
A hood that is not closed and hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
securely locked is dangerous as it hood open.
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident. Pad
qOpening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the Clip
release handle to unlock the hood. Clip
Support rod
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,

slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
Lever
6-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (413,1)
Owner Maintenance
qClosing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on
the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support
rod is secured in the clip before closing
the hood.
Clip
Clip Clip
3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of

about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push
it excessively such as by applying
your weight. Otherwise, the hood
could be deformed.
6-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (414,1)
Owner Maintenance
Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Battery Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil-filler cap
6-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (415,1)
Owner Maintenance
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil

Engine Oil “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the
NOTE American Petroleum Institute (API).
Changing the engine oil should be performed Oil with this trademark symbol conforms
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. to the current engine and emission system
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's protection standards and fuel economy
responsibility in protecting your investment. requirements of the International
Lubricant Standardization and Approval
qRecommended Oil Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S.
and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achieve optimum fuel –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol® (U.S.A. only).
Except U.S.A. and CANADA

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.
For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol® (Mexico only).
(ILSAC)
6-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (416,1)
Owner Maintenance
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and

reinsert it fully.
Full
(ILSAC) OK
Low
(Mexico)
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-
30 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
5W-20 engine oil. The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC If it is near or below Low, add enough
must be on the label. oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
–40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Do not add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
qInspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
6-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (417,1)
Owner Maintenance
Inspect the antifreeze protection and

Engine Coolant coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
qInspecting Coolant Level winter season―and before traveling
WARNING where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD Inspect the condition and connections of
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: all cooling system and heater hoses.
A hot engine is dangerous. If the Replace any that are swollen or
engine has been running, parts of the deteriorated.
engine compartment can become
very hot. You could be burned. The coolant should be at full in the
Carefully inspect the engine coolant radiator and between the F and L marks
in the coolant reservoir, but do not on the coolant reservoir when the engine
open it. is cool.
Switch the ignition to off and

make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured. If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Do not remove either cooling Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
system cap when the engine and cap after adding coolant.
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
CAUTION
shoot out under pressure and cause Ø Radiator coolant will damage
serious injury. paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by an
6-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (418,1)
Owner Maintenance
Ø Use only soft (demineralized) If the coolant reservoir is empty or new

water in the coolant mixture. coolant is required frequently, consult an
Water that contains minerals will Authorized Mazda Dealer.
cut down on the coolant's
effectiveness.
Ø Do not add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
Ø The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.
Ø DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could
damage the cooling system.
Ø Do not use a solution that
contains more than 60%
antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
Ø If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, use of
FL-22 is recommended when
replacing engine coolant. Using
engine coolant other than FL-22
may cause serious damage to the
engine and cooling system.
6-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (419,1)
Owner Maintenance
Brake/Clutch Fluid Washer Fluid

qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level qInspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING WARNING
If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, Use only windshield washer fluid or
have the brakes inspected: plain water in the reservoir:
A low brake/clutch fluid level is Using radiator antifreeze as washer
dangerous. fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
A low level could indicate brake windshield, it will dirty the
lining wear or a brake system leak windshield, affect your visibility, and
which could cause the brakes to fail could result in an accident.
and lead to an accident.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the Protection in Cold Weather:
same reservoir. Operating your vehicle in
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir temperatures below 4 degrees C (40
regularly. It should be kept between the degrees F) using washer fluid without
MAX and MIN lines. anti-freeze protection is dangerous
The level normally drops with as it could cause impaired windshield
accumulated distance, a condition vision and result in an accident. In
associated with wear of brake and clutch cold weather, always use washer
linings. If it is excessively low, have the fluid with anti-freeze protection.
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict the use
of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which
are commonly used as anti-freeze agents in
washer fluid. A washer fluid with limited VOC
content should be used only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all regions and
climates in which the vehicle will be operated.
6-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (420,1)
Owner Maintenance
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid

reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch

keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Use plain water if washer fluid is

unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
6-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (421,1)
Owner Maintenance
Wiper Blades qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well, the
CAUTION blades are probably worn or cracked.
Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic Replace them.
car washers have been known to
affect the wiper's ability to clean CAUTION
windows. To prevent damage to the wiper arms
Ø To prevent damage to the wiper and other components, do not try to
blades, do not use gasoline, sweep the wiper arm by hand.
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them. NOTE
Ø When the wiper lever is in the To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades
AUTO position and the ignition is when raising both the driver and passenger
switched ON, the wipers may side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper
move automatically in the arm first. Conversely, when setting down the
following cases: wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm
Ø If the windshield above the rain down first.
sensor is touched.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
Ø If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth. 2. Open the clip and slide the blade
Ø If the windshield is struck with assembly in the direction of the arrow.
a hand or other object.
Ø If the rain sensor is struck with
a hand or other object from
inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When
washing or servicing your Mazda,
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,

clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
6-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (422,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it 5. Remove the metal stiffeners from each
from the arm. blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield CAUTION
let the wiper arm down easily, do not Ø Do not bend or discard the
let it slap down on the windshield. stiffeners. You need to use them
again.
4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it Ø If the metal stiffeners are
out of blade holder. switched, the blade's wiping
efficiency could be reduced.
So do not use the driver's side
metal stiffeners on the passenger's
side, or vice versa.
Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber
so that the curve is the same as it
was in the old blade rubber.
6-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (423,1)
Owner Maintenance
6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
6-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (424,1)
Owner Maintenance
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting
to ensure safe and correct handling:
Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery
fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in
eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with
water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal
tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when
working near a battery. Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle
body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.
6-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (425,1)
Owner Maintenance
Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover by pulling the tab.
Tab
qBattery Maintenance l If the vehicle will not be used for an

extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
qBattery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
To get the best service from a battery:

l Keep it securely mounted.
l Keep the top clean and dry.
l Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly

or terminal grease.
l Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water

and baking soda.
6-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (426,1)
Owner Maintenance
l The system does not operate and the

Battery Replacement operation indicator light on the
If the buttons on the transmitter are transmitter does not flash when the
inoperable and the operation indicator buttons are pressed.
l The system's operational range is
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead. reduced.
Replace with a new battery before the Replacing the battery at an Authorized
transmitter becomes unusable. Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
CAUTION by yourself, follow the instruction below.
Ø Make sure the battery is installed Replacing the key battery
correctly. Battery leakage could
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
occur if it is not installed correctly.
Ø When replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter
could be damaged.
Ø There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly
replaced.
Ø Dispose of used batteries
according to the following
instructions. 2. Insert a small, flathead screwdriver into
Ø Insulate the plus and minus the groove shown in the figure and
terminals of the battery using rotate the screwdriver to open the cover
cellophane or equivalent tape. slightly.
Ø Never disassemble.
Ø Never throw the battery into
fire or water.
Ø Never deform or crush.
Ø Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
l The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30

seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A meter,
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
6-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (427,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. Insert the small, flathead screwdriver 5. Insert a new battery with the positive
into the gap between the cover and the pole facing up, and then cover the
transmitter, and then rotate the battery with the battery cap.
screwdriver to detach the cover.
6. Close the cover.

4. Remove the battery cap, then remove
the battery.
7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
6-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (428,1)
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION Tires
Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber For reasons of proper performance, safety,
ring shown in the figure to be and better fuel economy, always maintain
scratched or damaged. recommended tire inflation pressures and
Ø If the rubber ring detaches, stay within the recommended load limits
reattach it before inserting a new and weight distribution.
battery.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Rubber ring Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 9-7) is
dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
6-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (429,1)
Owner Maintenance
qTire Inflation Pressure NOTE

l Always check tire pressure when tires are
WARNING cold.
Always inflate the tires to the correct
l Warm tires normally exceed recommended
pressure: pressures. Do not release air from warm
Overinflation or underinflation of tires to adjust the pressure.
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
or unexpected tire failure could result economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,
in a serious accident. and poor sealing of the tire bead, which
Refer to Tires on page 9-7. will deform the wheel and cause separation
of tire from rim.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve l Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
cap: uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
Use of a non-genuine part is greater possibility of damage from road
dangerous as the correct tire air hazards.
pressure cannot be maintained if the Keep your tire pressure at the correct
tire valve becomes damaged. If the levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
vehicle is driven under this condition, have it inspected.
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious qTire Rotation
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a Mazda- WARNING
genuine part.
Rotate tires periodically:
Inspect all tire pressures monthly Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
(including the spare) when the tires are equalize tread wear for maintaining
cold. Maintain recommended pressures good performance in handling and
for the best ride, handling, and minimum braking, rotate the tires according to
tire wear. the scheduled maintenance charts.
Refer to the specification charts (page Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
9-7). page 6-4.
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-119.
6-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (430,1)
Owner Maintenance
During rotation, inspect them for correct qReplacing a Tire

balance.
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Forward Replacing just one tire is dangerous.
It could cause poor handling and
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
poor braking resulting in loss of
spare tire in rotation.
vehicle control. Mazda strongly
recommends that you replace all four
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
tires at the same time.
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following: If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
l Incorrect tire pressure tread.
l Improper wheel alignment Replace the tire when this happens.
l Out-of-balance wheel
l Severe braking Tread wear indicator
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to

specification (page 9-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System New tread Worn tread
Initialization on page 4-119.
CAUTION You should replace the tire before the

band crosses the entire tread.
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial After adjusting the tire pressure,
tires that have an asymmetrical tread initialization of the tire pressure
pattern or studs only from front to monitoring system is necessary to make
rear, not from side to side. Tire the system operates normally.
performance will be reduced if Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
rotated from side to side. Initialization on page 4-119.
6-36
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (431,1)
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are CAUTION
not being used on the road. It is recommended Ø Do not use your temporary spare
that tires generally be replaced when they are tire rim with a snow tire or a
6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates conventional tire. Neither will
or frequent high loading conditions can properly fit and could damage
accelerate the aging process. You should both tire and rim.
replace the spare tire when you replace the Ø The temporary spare tire has a
other road tires due to the aging of the spare tread life of less than 5,000 km
tire. The period in which the tire was (3,000 miles). The tread life may
manufactured (both week and year) is be shorter depending on driving
indicated by a 4-digit number. conditions.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25. Ø The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
qTemporary Spare Tire í wear solid-band indicator
appears, replace the tire with the
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least same type of temporary spare
monthly to make sure it is properly (page 6-37).
inflated and stored.
NOTE NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are
The temporary spare tire condition gradually
not being used on the road. It is recommended
deteriorates even if it has not been used.
that tires generally be replaced when they are
The temporary spare tire is easier to 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
handle because of its construction which or frequent high loading conditions can
is lighter and smaller than a conventional accelerate the aging process. You should
tire. This tire should be used only for an replace the spare tire when you replace the
emergency and only for a short distance. other road tires due to the aging of the spare
tire. The period in which the tire was
Use the temporary spare tire only until the manufactured (both week and year) is
conventional tire is repaired, which should indicated by a 4-digit number.
be as soon as possible. Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7. qReplacing a Wheel

WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
í
Some models. 6-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (432,1)
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
Ø Tire fit
Ø Wheel and bearing life
Ø Ground clearance
Ø Snow-chain clearance
Ø Speedometer calibration
Ø Headlight aim
Ø Bumper height
Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset
(inset/outset).
Proper tire balancing provides the best

riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
6-38
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (433,1)
MEMO
6-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (434,1)
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
With Xenon Fusion Headlights With Halogen Headlights
Courtesy lights Courtesy lights

Side turn signal lights Side turn signal lights
Overhead lights/ Overhead lights/
Front map lights Front map lights
Vanity mirror Vanity mirror
lights lights
Front turn signal lights/ Front turn signal lights/

Front side-marker lights Front side-marker lights
Parking lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights
Fog lights
Daytime running lights/ Headlights (High beam)/
Parking lights Daytime running lights
Rear map lights

Trunk light
High-mount brake light
License plate lights

Taillights (Trunk lid side) Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Some models.
6-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (435,1)
Owner Maintenance
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs

WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs Headlights (With xenon fusion
yourself: headlights)
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs Low/High beam bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high You cannot replace the low/high beam
voltage, you could receive an electric bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
shock if the bulbs are handled replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary. Low-beam bulbs
Never touch the glass portion of a 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
halogen bulb with your bare hands and and the headlight switch is off.
always wear eye protection when 2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
handling or working around the bulbs: the engine, turn the steering wheel all
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is the way to the left, and turn off engine.
dangerous. These bulbs contain If you are changing the left bulb, turn
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it the steering wheel to the right.
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
If the glass portion is touched with and remove the retainers.
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when Removal
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be Installation
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
NOTE
l To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
l Use the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
6-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (436,1)
Owner Maintenance
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it, and then partially peel back remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
the mudguard. from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit

by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
connector downward. of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Remove the clip.
6-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (437,1)
Owner Maintenance
4. Move the air cleaner cover and create a 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
space large enough to work in. remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
of the socket.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit

with your finger and pulling the
connector downward. 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
(Right side)
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the clip.
Clip
6-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (438,1)
Owner Maintenance
4. Remove the windshield washer fluid 7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
reservoir and bolts. remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
Bolt Windshield washer of the socket.
fluid reservoir
Guide
5. Remove the guide.
Guide
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
6. Disconnect the connector from the unit it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
with your finger and pulling the Front turn signal lights/Front side-
connector downward. marker lights, Parking lights (With
halogen headlights)
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
6-44
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (439,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer Front turn signal lights/Front side-
and remove the retainers. marker lights
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and Parking lights (With halogen

remove it, and then partially peel back headlights)
the mudguard.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly of the removal procedure.
counterclockwise and remove it.
Fog lights í
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
í
Some models. 6-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (440,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer 5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
and remove the retainers. by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
Removal connector downward.
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard. 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.

Brake lights/Taillights, High-mount
brake light, Side-turn signal lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (441,1)
Owner Maintenance
NOTE 4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

LED bulb replacement is not possible because and remove the retainers and the trunk
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. end trim.
Rear turn signal lights, Rear side- Removal
marker lights
and the turn signal switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk mat.
Installation
3. (Left side)
Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the
pocket.
(Right side)
Remove the pocket. 5. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
(Left side)
side trim.
Removal
Installation
(Right side)
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
6-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (442,1)
Owner Maintenance
Rear turn signal lights 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
lid trim.
Removal
Installation
Rear side-marker lights
3. (Reverse lights)
Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.

Taillights (Trunk lid side), Reverse
lights
and the headlight switch is off. 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
6-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (443,1)
Owner Maintenance
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Reverse lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs

Overhead lights/Front map lights, Rear
map lights, Vanity mirror lights í,
Courtesy lights
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights/Front map lights
License plate lights
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens,
and then remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with a
flathead screwdriver.
í
Some models. 6-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (444,1)
Owner Maintenance
Vanity mirror lights í
Rear map lights

Courtesy lights

Trunk light
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to
remove it.
í
6-50 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (445,1)
Owner Maintenance
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do

not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using

that system and consult an Authorized
of the removal procedure. qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left
side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left
side.

and other switches are off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
6-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (446,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse

puller provided on the fuse block CAUTION
located in the engine compartment. Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage
the electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown. 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage

rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
6-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (447,1)
Owner Maintenance
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is

blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating.
Normal Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
6-53
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (448,1)
Owner Maintenance
qFuse Panel Description

Fuse block (Engine compartment)
FUSE
DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT
RATING
1 ADD FAN GE 30 A Cooling fan
2 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits
3 INJECTOR 30 A Engine control system
4 FAN DE 40 A ―
5 P.WINDOW1 30 A Power windows í
6 ― ― ―
7 ADD FAN DE 40 A ―
8 EVVT 20 A Engine control system
9 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defogger
10 DCDC DE 40 A ―
11 FAN GE 30 A Cooling fan
12 ― ― ―
13 ― ― ―
14 ― ― ―
15 ENG.MAIN 40 A Engine control system
16 ABS/DSC M 50 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
17 50 A For protection of various circuits
í
6-54 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (449,1)
Owner Maintenance
FUSE
RATING
18 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer
19 HEATER 40 A Air conditioner
20 DCDC REG 30 A ―
21 ENGINE.IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
22 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
H/L LOW L
23 15 A Headlight (LH)*1, Headlight low beam (LH)*2
HID L
24 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)*2
25 ENGINE3 15 A Engine control system
28 AT 15 A Transaxle control system í
29 H/CLEAN 20 A ―
30 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
31 AT PUMP 15 A ―
32 STOP 10 A Brake lights
33 R.WIPER 15 A Theft-deterrent system í
34 H/L HI 20 A Headlight high beam
35 HID R 15 A Headlight (RH)*1
36 FOG 15 A Fog lights í
37 7.5 A Engine control system
38 AUDIO2 7.5 A Audio system
39 GLOW SIG 5A ―
40 METER2 7.5 A ―
41 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
42 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
43 BOSE 25 A Bose® Sound System-equipped model í
44 AUDIO1 15 A Audio system
45 ABS/DSC S 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
46 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel system
47 FUEL WARM 25 A ―
48 TAIL 15 A Taillights, License plate lights
49 FUEL PUMP2 25 A ―
Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights/Front side-marker
50 HAZARD 25 A
lights, Parking lights
51 DRL 15 A Daytime running lights í
52 R.OUTLET2 15 A Accessory sockets
í
Some models. 6-55
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (450,1)
Owner Maintenance
FUSE
RATING
53 HORN 15 A Horn
54 ROOM 15 A Overhead light
*1 With xenon fusion headlights
*2 With halogen headlights
Fuse block (Left side)
FUSE
RATING
í
1 P.SEAT D 30 A Power seat
2 P.WINDOW3 30 A Power windows í
3 R.OUTLET3 15 A ―
4 P.WINDOW2 25 A Power windows
5 SRS2/ESCL 15 A Seat weight sensor í
6 D.LOCK 25 A Power door locks
7 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer í
8 SUNROOF 10 A Moonroof í
9 F.OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets
10 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
11 R.OUTLET1 15 A ―
12 ― ― ―
í
6-56 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (451,1)
Owner Maintenance
FUSE
RATING
13 ― ― ―
14 ― ― ―
15 ― ― ―
16 ― ― ―
17 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defogger í
18 ― ― ―
19 ― ― ―
20 AT IND 7.5 A AT shift indicator í
21 P.SEAT P 30 A Power seat í
í
Some models. 6-57
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (452,1)
Appearance Care
When insects stick to the paint surface

Exterior Care and decompose, corrosive compounds
The paintwork on your Mazda represents form. These can erode the clear and color
the latest technical developments in base coat of the vehicle's paintwork if
composition and methods of application. they are not removed.
Environmental hazards, however, can Tree sap will harden and adhere
harm the paint's protective properties, if permanently to the paint finish. If you
proper care is not taken. scratch the sap off while it is hard, some
vehicle paint could come off with it.
Here are some examples of possible Prevention
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them. It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its finish
Etching Caused by Acid Rain or according to the instructions in this
Industrial Fallout section. This should be done as soon as
Occurrence possible.
Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions Bird droppings can be removed with a
drift into the air and mix with rain or dew soft sponge and water. If you are traveling
to form acids. These acids can settle on a and these are not available, a moistened
vehicle's finish. As the water evaporates, tissue may also take care of the problem.
the acid becomes concentrated and can The cleaned area should be waxed
damage the finish. according to the instructions in this
And the longer the acid remains on the section.
surface, the greater the chance is for Insects and tree sap are best removed with
damage. a soft sponge and water or a commercially
Prevention available chemical cleaner.
It is necessary to wash and wax your Another method is to cover the affected
vehicle to preserve its finish according to area with dampened newspaper for one to
the instructions in this section. These two hours. After removing the newspaper,
steps should be taken immediately after rinse off the loosened debris with water.
you suspect that acid rain has settled on
your vehicle's finish. Water Marks
Damage Caused by Bird Dropping, Occurrence
Insects, or Tree Sap Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
Occurrence contain harmful minerals such as salt and
lime. If moisture containing these
Bird droppings contain acids. If these are minerals settles on the vehicle and
not removed they can eat away the clear evaporates, the minerals will concentrate
and color base coat of the vehicle's and harden to form white rings. The rings
paintwork. can damage your vehicle's finish.
6-58
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (453,1)
Appearance Care
Prevention qMaintaining the Finish

It is necessary to wash and wax your Washing
vehicle to preserve its finish according to
the instructions in this section. These CAUTION
steps should be taken immediately after
you find water marks on your vehicle's Ø When the wiper lever is in the
finish. AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may
Paint Chipping move automatically in the
Occurrence following cases:
Ø If the windshield above the rain
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown sensor is touched or wiped with
in the air by another vehicle's tires hits a cloth.
your vehicle. Ø If the windshield is struck with
How to avoid paint chipping a hand or other object from
either outside or inside the
Keeping a safe distance between you and vehicle.
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of Keep hands and scrapers clear of
having your paint chipped by flying the windshield when the wiper
gravel. lever is in the AUTO position and
NOTE the ignition is switched ON as
l The paint chipping zone varies with the fingers could be pinched or the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when wipers and wiper blades damaged
traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint when the wipers activate
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft). automatically.
l In low temperatures a vehicle's finish If you are going to clean the
hardens. This increases the chance of paint windshield, be sure the wipers are
chipping. turned off completely―this is
l Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on particularly important when
your Mazda. Before this happens, repair the clearing ice and snow―when it is
damage by using Mazda touch-up paint most likely that the engine is left
according to the instructions in this section. running.
Failure to repair the affected area could Ø Do not spray water in the engine
lead to serious rusting and expensive compartment. Otherwise, it could
repairs. result in engine-starting problems
or damage to electrical parts.
Follow all label and container directions Ø When washing and waxing the
when using a chemical cleaner or polish. vehicle, be careful not to apply
Read all warnings and cautions. excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the antenna.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.
6-59
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (454,1)
Appearance Care
To help protect the finish from rust and

deterioration, wash your Mazda CAUTION
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a Do not use steel wool, abrasive
month, with lukewarm or cold water. cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the agents on chrome-plated or anodized
paint surface could be scratched. Here are aluminum parts. This may damage
some examples of how scratching could the protective coating; also, cleaners
occur. and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
Scratches occur on the paint surface
when: Pay special attention to removing salt,
l The vehicle is washed without first dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
rinsing off dirt and other foreign the underside of the fenders, and make
matter. sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
l The vehicle is washed with a rough, the doors and rocker panels are clean.
dry, or dirty cloth.
l The vehicle is washed at a car wash Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
that uses brushes that are dirty or too industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
stiff. damage the finish if not removed
l Cleansers or wax containing abrasives immediately. When prompt washing with
are used. plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
NOTE
l Mazda is not responsible for scratches Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
caused by automatic car washes or lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
improper washing. soap to dry on the finish.
l Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles
with darker paint finishes. After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
forming.
paint finish:
l Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water

before washing.
l Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the

vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
l Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
l Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.

l Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
6-60
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (455,1)
Appearance Care
Always wash and dry the vehicle before

WARNING waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
Dry off brakes that have become wet wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying 1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
the brakes several times until the brake Waxes containing abrasive will remove
performance returns to normal: paint and could damage bright metal
Driving with wet brakes is parts.
distance or the vehicle pulling to one 2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
side when braking could result in a metallic, mica, and solid colors.
serious accident. Light braking will 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
indicate whether the brakes have sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
been affected.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
When using an automatic car wash
NOTE
l Retract the door mirrors.
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar
l The automatic car wash brushes could
materials will usually also take off the wax.
reduce the paint lustre or hasten paint Rewax these areas even if the rest of the
deterioration. vehicle does not need it.
When using a high water pressure car
wash qRepairing Damage to the Finish
High water temperature and high water Deep scratches or chips on the finish
pressure car washers are available should be repaired promptly. Exposed
depending on the type of car wash metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put repairs.
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the CAUTION
molding, affect the sealability of parts, If your Mazda is damaged and needs
and allow water to penetrate the interior. metal parts repaired or replaced,
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm (12 in) or make sure the body shop applies
more) between the nozzle and the vehicle. anti-corrosion materials to all parts,
In addition, do not spend too much time both repaired and new. This will
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and prevent them from rusting.
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
qBright-Metal Maintenance
Waxing l Use tar remover to remove road tar and
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when insects. Never do this with a knife or
water no longer beads on the finish. similar tool.
l To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
6-61
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (456,1)
Appearance Care
l During cold weather or in coastal areas,

cover bright-metal parts with a coating WARNING
of wax or preservative heavier than Dry off brakes that have become wet
usual. It would also help to coat them by driving slowly, releasing the
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or accelerator pedal and lightly applying
some other protective compound. the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
CAUTION Driving with wet brakes is
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
cleaners, or strong detergents
side when braking could result in a
containing highly alkaline or caustic
serious accident. Light braking will
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
indicate whether the brakes have
aluminum parts. This may result in
been affected.
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration. qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
qUnderbody Maintenance aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If CAUTION
not removed, they will speed up rusting Do not use any detergent other than
and deterioration of such underbody parts mild detergent. Before using any
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust detergent, verify the ingredients.
system, even though these parts may be Otherwise, the product could discolor
coated with anti-corrosive material. or stain the aluminum wheels.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and NOTE

wheel housings with lukewarm or cold l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
water at the end of each winter. Try also cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
to do this every month. aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Pay special attention to these areas l Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It the wheels.
will do more harm than good to wet Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
down the road grime without removing or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
it. wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, l Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
and frame members have drain holes that car wash that uses high-speed or hard
should not be clogged. Water trapped brushes.
there will cause rusting. l If your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.
6-62
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (457,1)
Appearance Care
qPlastic Part Maintenance Interior Care

l When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, WARNING
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly Do not spray water in the cabin:
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline Splashing water on electrical parts
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical such as the audio unit and switches
agents can discolor or damage the is dangerous as it could cause a
surfaces resulting in a significant loss malfunction or a fire.
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
qDashboard Precautions
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately. Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
l If plastic parts such as the bumpers and cosmetic oils from contacting the
become inadvertently exposed to dashboard. They will damage and discolor
chemical agents or fluids such as the dashboard. If these solutions get on
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery the dashboard, wipe them off
fluid, it could cause discoloration, immediately.
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a CAUTION
soft cloth immediately. Do not use glazing agents.
l High water temperature and high water Glazing agents contain ingredients
pressure car washers are available which may cause discoloration,
depending on the type of high pressure wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or Instrument panel top (soft pad)
aimed at one area for an extended l Extremely soft material is used for the
period of time, it could deform plastic
parts or damage the paint. soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is
l Do not use wax containing compounds recommended that you use a clean
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in towel dampened in a mild detergent to
paint damage. remove soiling.
l If the soft pad surface is rubbed
l In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the harshly, it could result in the surface
frictional heat generated could result in being damaged leaving white scratch
deformation of plastic parts or paint marks.
damage.
qCleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
6-63
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (458,1)
Appearance Care
Synthetic leather NOTE

Remove dust and loose dirt from synthetic
l Because genuine leather is a natural
leather with a whisk broom or vacuum material, its surface is not uniform and it
cleaner. may have natural scars, scratches, and
Clean synthetic leather with a leather-and- wrinkles.
synthetic leather cleaner.
l To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance, about
Leather í twice a year, is recommended.
Remove dust and sand first using a l Sand and dust on the seat surface may
vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe damage the overcoat of the genuine leather
dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather surfaces and accelerate wear.
cleaner or a soft cloth soaked in mild l Greasy soiling on genuine leather may
soap. cause molding and stains.
Wipe off the remaining cleaner or soap l Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth
using a cloth soaked in clean water and may cause damage.
wrung out well. l Do not wipe the leather using alcohol,
Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth chlorine bleach, or organic solvents such as
and allow the leather to further dry in a thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it
well-ventilated, shaded area. If the leather may cause discoloration or stains.
gets wet such as from rain, also remove l If the seats get wet, promptly remove
moisture and dry it as soon as possible. moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining
moisture on the surface may cause
deterioration such as hardening and
shrinkage.
l Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods
may cause deterioration and shrinkage.
When parking the car under direct sunlight
for long periods, shade the interior using
sunshades.
l Do not leave vinyl products on the seats for
long periods as they may affect the leather
quality and coloring. If the cabin
temperature becomes hot, the vinyl may
deteriorate and adhere to the genuine
leather.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean it with a mild soap solution good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.
í
6-64 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (459,1)
Appearance Care
To keep the fabric looking clean and

fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color WARNING
will be affected, it can be stained easily, Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
and its fire-resistance may be reduced. replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
CAUTION Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
Use only recommended cleaners and
belts cannot provide adequate
procedures. Others may affect
protection.
appearance and fire-resistance.
Panel qCleaning the Window Interiors
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a If the windows become covered with an
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface. oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
NOTE with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
on the container.
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable. CAUTION
Be particularly careful when cleaning the Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside
following areas which are installed with of the window glass. It could
specially coated panels. damage the thermal filaments
· Piano black panel í and the antenna lines.
· Decoration panel Ø When washing the inside of the
· AT indicator panel window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt gently wiping the thermal
Webbing filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products
Clean the webbing with a mild soap could damage the thermal
solution recommended for upholstery or filaments and the antenna lines.
carpets. Follow instructions. Do not
bleach or dye the webbing; this may
weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry

the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
í
Some models. 6-65
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (460,1)
Appearance Care
qCleaning the Floor Mats

Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them
securely.Refer to Floor Mat on page 3-46.
6-66
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (461,1)
7 If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit í .......................................................................................... 7-7
Changing a Flat Tire (With spare tire) ..................................... 7-13
Battery Runs Out ........................................................................ 7-20

Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-20
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-23

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-23
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-23
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-24

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-26

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-26
Tiedown Hooks í .................................................................... 7-27
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ..................... 7-29

When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash ................... 7-29
Warning Sound is Activated ................................................... 7-38
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ........................................ 7-42

When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ....................................... 7-42
í
Some models. 7-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (462,1)
If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
l The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
l Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
7-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (463,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Except Mexico
(With spare tire)
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Jack lever
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
Jack
Flat tire belt
Spare tire
(Without spare tire)
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Jack lever

Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
7-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (464,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Mexico
Tiedown eyelet Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench Jack lever

(Long type) (Short type)
Jack
Spare tire
7-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (465,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
qJack í 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Wing bolt
To remove the jack

Trunk mat Jack screw
To secure the jack

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the front and
turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
2. Remove the pocket. shown in the figure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to

secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
í
Some models. 7-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (466,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Maintenance
l Always keep the jack clean.
CAUTION
l Make sure the moving parts are kept Ø When using the temporary spare
free from dirt or rust. tire, driving stability may decrease
l Make sure the screw thread is compared to when using only the
adequately lubricated. conventional tire. Drive carefully.
Ø To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
qSpare Tire í
the following precautions:
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
The temporary spare tire is lighter and mph).
smaller than a conventional tire, and is Ø Avoid driving over obstacles.
designed only for emergency use and Also, do not drive through an
should be used only for VERY short automatic car wash. This tire's
periods. Temporary spare tires should diameter is smaller than a
NEVER be used for long drives or conventional tire, so the ground
extended periods. clearance is reduced about
10 mm (0.4 in).
WARNING Ø Do not use a tire chain on this
Do not install the temporary spare tire tire because it will not fit
on the front wheels (driving wheels): properly.
Driving with the temporary spare tire Ø Do not use your temporary
on one of the front driving wheels is spare tire on any other vehicle,
dangerous. Handling will be affected. it has been designed only for
You could lose control of the vehicle, your Mazda.
especially on ice or snow bound Ø Use only one temporary spare
roads, and have an accident. Move a tire on your vehicle at the same
regular tire to the front wheel and time.
install the temporary spare tire to the
To remove the spare tire
rear.
Trunk mat
í
7-6 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (467,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise. Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit í
The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
included with your Mazda is for a
temporary repair of a slightly damaged
flat tire resulting from running over nails
or similar sharp objects on the road
surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tire.
To secure the spare tire NOTE
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
removal. After storing, verify that the In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency
spare tire is stored securely. flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily.
When doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If
an emergency repair was performed on a flat
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair or
replace the tire as soon as possible.
í
Some models. 7-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (468,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat NOTE

Tire Repair Kit l The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase
new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda
The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit Dealer.
includes the following items. l The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be
used in the following cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
l The period of effective use for the tire
sealant has expired. (The period of
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle
label.)
Speed restriction Sealant applied sticker
l The tear or puncture exceeds about
sticker 4 mm (0.16 in).
l The damage has occurred to an area of
the tire other than the tread.
l The vehicle has been driven with nearly
no air remaining in the tire.
Instructions l The tire has come off the wheel rim.
l Damage to the wheel rim has occurred.
l The tire has two or more punctures.
Sealant bottle qUsing the IMS Emergency Flat

Tire Repair Kit
Compressor 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
WARNING transaxle in Park (P), a manual
Do not allow children to touch the tire transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
sealant: off the engine.
Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous.
In the event tire sealant is 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
accidentally swallowed, drink large
amounts of water immediately and
seek medical assistance.
Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:
Tire sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tire sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, flush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
7-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (469,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Have passengers get out of the vehicle 6. Remove the valve cap from the flat tire
and unload any luggage, and then and install the injection hose to the
remove the emergency flat tire repair valve of the flat tire securely.
kit.
Valve
Valve cap
Hose
7. Install the sealant container to the

NOTE compressor and press it in until the tab
The tire sealant can be used at outside clicks into place.
temperatures down to _30°C (_22°F).
5. Remove the injection hose from the

compressor and insert the plug adaptor
to the sealant container orifice.
Tab
7-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (470,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
8. Insert the compressor plug into the Speed restriction sticker

interior accessory socket.
Compressor plug
Compressor
Center console
CAUTION
Ø Before pulling out the compressor
plug from the electrical socket,
make sure the compressor power
switch is off.
Ø The compressor turns on and off
with the push-button switch.
9. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to Sealant applied sticker
the speedometer at the location
indicated in the illustration, and the
sealant applied sticker to a flat surface
on the tire wheel.
7-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (471,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
WARNING CAUTION
Attach the speed restriction sticker in a Ø Drive carefully to an Authorized
place where it can be viewed easily by Mazda Dealer and keep the
the driver: vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50
Ø Applying the speed restriction mph).
sticker to the steering wheel is Ø If the vehicle is driven over 80
dangerous as it could interfere km/h (50 mph), the vehicle might
with the air bag deployment and begin to vibrate.
result in serious injury.
Ø Do not apply the sticker to any NOTE
position other than the position l If the tire is not properly inflated, the tire
indicated in the illustration of the pressure monitoring system warning light
speedometer. will illuminate (page 4-23).
l Do not press the tire pressure monitoring
10. Switch the ignition ON (engine system set switch after installing the spare
running). tire or after using the emergency flat tire
11. Turn the compressor on and wait until repair kit. The switch is only to be pressed
the sealant is injected into the tire. after installing the repaired flat tire or
installing a replacement tire (page 4-23).
After the sealant is injected into the
tire, continue waiting until the tire is 15. After driving the vehicle 5 km, set up
inflated to the correct air pressure. the compressor again using Step 8 of
NOTE the procedure. Turn the compressor
l Check the tire inflation pressure label on and then off after a few seconds,
(driver's door frame) for the correct tire and check the tire air pressure. If the
inflation pressure. tire air pressure is low, turn the
l If the tire air pressure is not correct after a compressor on again and wait until
few seconds, the tire may be seriously the tire inflates to the correct air
damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda pressure.
Dealer.
CAUTION
12. When the tire has been inflated to the
Ø If the tire inflation pressure falls
proper inflation pressure, turn the
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar,
compressor switch off and remove the
18.9 psi), repair cannot be done
hose from the tire valve.
with the repair kit. Park the
13. Install the tire valve cap. vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
14. Store the hose, removed from the Authorized Mazda Dealer.
valve, in the trunk and resume driving Ø If the tire inflation pressure
the vehicle. continues to remain low, park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
7-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (472,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
NOTE NOTE
When checking the tire inflation pressure with The tire sealant has a period of effective use.
the tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit, Check the period of effective use indicated on
make sure the compressor switch is turned off. the bottle label and do not use it if it has
expired. Have the tire sealant replaced at an
16. The emergency flat tire repair is Authorized Mazda Dealer before the period of
completed if the tire air pressure does effective use has expired.
not decrease. Drive the vehicle
carefully to the nearest Authorized
Mazda Dealer promptly and have the
tire replaced. Mazda recommends that
the tire be replaced with a new one. If
the tire is to be repaired and reused,
Peel off the speed restriction sticker
after replacing the tire.
CAUTION
Ø For a tire which has undergone an
emergency flat tire repair using
the emergency flat tire repair kit,
Mazda recommends that the tire
be replaced with a new one as
soon as possible. If the tire is to be
repaired and reused, consult an
Ø The wheel can be reused after any
sealant adhering to it is wiped off
and carefully inspected. However,
replace the tire valve with a new
one.
qInspecting the IMS Emergency

Flat Tire Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency tire repair kit at
regular intervals.
l Check the tire sealant period of
effective use.
l Check the operation of the tire
compressor.
7-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (473,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire

Changing a Flat Tire transaxle in Park (P), a manual
(With spare tire) transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
indicate a flat tire. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
l Steering becomes difficult.
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
l The vehicle pulls in one direction. 5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
of the way of traffic to change the tire. the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a place a tire block both in front and
busy road is dangerous. behind the tire.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle NOTE
supported by a jack: When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
Allowing someone to remain in a of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
vehicle supported by a jack is place.
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.
7-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (474,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
qRemoving a Flat Tire 4. Place the jack under the jack-up

position closest to the tire being
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them changed with the jack head squarely
counterclockwise one turn each, but do under the jack-up point.
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
Jacking position
5. Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw with
2. Place the jack on the ground. your hand until the jack head is
3. Turn the jack screw in the direction inserted into the jack-up position.
shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Tire blocks
Jack head
Jacking position
7-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (475,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
6. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug

WARNING wrench to tire jack.
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Do not jack up the vehicle in a position
other than the designated jack-up
position or place any objects on or 7. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
under the jack: raise the vehicle high enough so that
Jacking up the vehicle in a position the spare tire can be installed. Before
other than the designated jack-up removing the lug nuts, make sure your
position or placing objects on or Mazda is firmly in position and that it
under the jack is dangerous as it cannot slip or move.
could deform the vehicle body or the
vehicle could fall off the jack
resulting in an accident.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.
7-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (476,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
qLocking Lug Nuts

WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than If your vehicle has Mazda optional
is necessary: antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each
Jacking up the vehicle higher than is wheel will lock the tires and you must use
necessary is dangerous as it could a special key to unlock them. This key
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an will attach to the lug wrench and can be
accident. stored with the spare tire. Register them
with the lock manufacturer by filling out
Do not start the engine or shake the the card provided in the glove
vehicle while it is jacked up: compartment and mailing it in the
Starting the engine or shaking the accompanying envelope. If you lose this
vehicle while it is jacked up is key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
dangerous as it could cause the or use the lock manufacturer's order form,
vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in which is with the registration card.
an accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:
Antitheft lug nut Special key
Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could
result in death or serious injury if the
vehicle were to fall off the jack.
8. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel and center cap.
To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft
lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the
antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
7-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (477,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
To install the antitheft lug nut 2. Mount the spare tire.

1. Place the special key on top of the nut, 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
and be sure to hold the key square to it. edge inward; tighten them by hand.
If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the
special key, apply pressure, and turn it
clockwise.
Nut tightening torque
108―147
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)
(12―14, 80―108)
qMounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the WARNING
mounting surfaces of the wheel and Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
hub, including the hub bolts, with a and bolts and do not tighten the lug
cloth. nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.
7-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (478,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise 6. Remove the belt for securing the flat
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug tire.
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
7. Put the flat tire into the trunk on the left
shown.
and toward the back.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts

8. Fold the seat back forward on the right
should be, have them inspected at an
side of the rear seat.
Nut tightening torque 9. Thread the belt through the rear seat as
108―147 shown in the figure.
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)
(12―14, 80―108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.
5. Open the trunk mat.
7-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (479,1)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
10. Thread the buckle through the wheel NOTE

as shown in the figure and secure it so Do not press the tire pressure monitoring
that the buckle does not contact the system set switch after installing the spare tire.
wheel. The switch is only to be pressed after installing
the repaired flat tire or installing a
replacement tire (page 4-23).
WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.
11. Thread the belt through the buckle,
then pull the belt end to secure the flat NOTE
tire. To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.
12. Return the seat back on the right side

of the rear seat to its original position.
13. Remove the tire blocks and store the
tools and jack.
14. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to
Tires on page 9-7.
15. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
7-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (480,1)
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks:
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a
battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( )
terminal of the battery.
Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery
cells:
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.
7-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (481,1)
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
CAUTION
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in
series or a 24 V motor generator set).
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper cables
Discharged battery
Booster battery
1. Remove the battery cover. 3. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
l Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
l Attach the other end to the positive
2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V terminal on the booster battery (2).
and that its negative terminal is
l Connect one end of the other cable
grounded. to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
l Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).
7-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (482,1)
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle NOTE

and run it a few minutes. Then start the Verify that the covers are securely installed.
engine of the other vehicle.
6. (With i-ELOOP system)
“i-ELOOP charging” is displayed in
the multi-display of the instrument
cluster after the engine is started. The
message is no longer displayed when
the engine is running and the charging
is completed. The vehicle may be
driven after the message is no longer
displayed.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the message is
displayed, a beep sound is heard.
If you turn the steering wheel while the
message is displayed, it will feel heavier than
normal, but this does not indicate an
abnormality. The steering operation will return
to normal after the message is no longer
displayed. Do not remove the jumper cables
while the message is displayed.
7. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
8. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
7-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (483,1)
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine Push-Starting

If the engine fails to start, it may be Do not push-start your Mazda.
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
WARNING
Follow this procedure: Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
1. If the engine does not start within five dangerous. The vehicle being towed
seconds on the first try, wait ten could surge forward when its engine
seconds and try again. starts, causing the two vehicles to
2. Make sure the parking brake is on. collide. The occupants could be
injured.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
CAUTION
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual Do not push-start a vehicle that has
transaxle) or the brake pedal a manual transaxle. It can damage
(Automatic transaxle), then press the the emission control system.
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately NOTE
because the engine will suddenly rev You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic
up. transaxle by pushing it.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
7-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (484,1)
If Trouble Arises
Overheating

Overheating transaxle in park (P), a manual
If the High engine coolant temperature transaxle in neutral.
warning light illuminates, the vehicle 3. Apply the parking brake.
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine is probably 4. Turn off the air conditioner.
too hot. 5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
WARNING
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Switch the ignition to off and Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
make sure the fan is not running before Stop the engine.
attempting to work near the cooling Wait until the steam dissipates, then
fan: open the hood and start the engine.
Working near the cooling fan when it
If neither coolant nor steam is
is running is dangerous. The fan
escaping:
could continue running indefinitely
Open the hood and idle the engine until
even if the engine has stopped and
it cools.
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured. CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Do not remove either Stop the engine and call an
cooling system cap when the engine Authorized Mazda Dealer.
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
hot, scalding coolant and steam may then turn off the engine after the
shoot out under pressure and cause temperature has decreased.
serious injury.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
longer escaping from the engine: the radiator and hoses.
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.
7-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (485,1)
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
If you find a leak or other damage, or if

coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
If you find no problems, the engine is

cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-23).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
7-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (486,1)
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description CAUTION

We recommend that towing be done only Ø Do not tow the vehicle pointed
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a backward with driving wheels on
commercial tow-truck service. the ground. This may cause
internal damage to the transaxle.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its

drive wheels (front wheels) off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Ø Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. This could damage
your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the

ground, release the parking brake.
7-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (487,1)
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Rear
Tiedown Hooks í
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.
qTiedown Hooks CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
damage the cap or scratch the
wrench from the luggage compartment
painted bumper surface.
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar NOTE
tool with a soft cloth to prevent Remove the cap completely and store it so as
damage to a painted bumper, and open not to lose it.
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench or equivalent.
Front Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
í
Some models. 7-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (488,1)
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Rear
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
7-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (489,1)
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Indication in display and master

When Warning/Indicator warning light in instrument cluster are
Lights Illuminate/Flash illuminated at same time
This indicates a malfunction with the
qIf the master warning light vehicle system. Check the message
illuminates indicated in the display and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details,
refer to the explanations for the warning/
indicator lights, in the warning/indicator
lights section, which match the symbol in
the upper part of the display. If a message
is not indicated in the display, operate the
INFO switch to display the “Warning”
screen.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system Type B
malfunctions is required. The light illuminates continuously if any
Check the message indicated in the one of the following occurs. Consult an
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Dealer. l There is a malfunction in the battery
(Display example) management system.

Displays as follows: l There is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
qIf the brake system warning light

illuminates
Master
warning
light
If the brake warning light remains

illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
7-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (490,1)
If Trouble Arises
NOTE
WARNING l When the engine is jump-started to charge
Do not drive with the brake system the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light illuminated. Contact an warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the it is the result of the weak battery and does
brakes inspected as soon as possible: not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Driving with the brake system Recharge the battery.
warning light illuminated is l The brake assist system does not operate
dangerous. It indicates that your while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any qIf the brake system warning light
time. If this light remains and the ABS warning light
illuminated, after checking that the illuminate simultaneously
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the If the electronic brake force distribution
vehicle. control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
qIf the ABS warning light illuminates control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.
If the ABS warning light stays on while

you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
7-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (491,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the engine oil warning indication/

WARNING warning light is indicated
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is Type A/Type B
dangerous. This warning light/warning indication
When both lights are illuminated, the indicates low engine oil pressure.
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under CAUTION
normal circumstances.
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
qIf the charging system warning result in extensive engine damage.
indication/warning light is indicated
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil
If the warning light/indication illuminates pan.
while driving, it indicates a malfunction 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-22).
of the alternator or of the charging system. If it's low, add the appropriate amount
Drive to the side of the road and park off of engine oil while being careful not to
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized overfill.
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not run the engine if the oil level
Do not continue driving when the is low. Otherwise, it could result in
charging system warning light is extensive engine damage.
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly. 4. Start the engine and check the warning
light/warning indication.
7-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (492,1)
If Trouble Arises
If the light/indication remains illuminated qIf the high engine coolant

even though the oil level is normal or after temperature warning light (red)
adding oil, stop the engine immediately illuminates or flashes
and have your vehicle towed to an
qIf the check engine light

illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant

temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is Flashing light
important to note the driving conditions
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
when the light illuminated and consult an
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases: Illuminated light
l The fuel tank level being very low or
This indicates the possibility of
approaching empty. overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
l The engine's electrical system has a
place immediately and stop the engine.
problem. Refer to Overheating (page 7-24).
l The emission control system has a
problem.
l (U.S.A. and Canada)
CAUTION
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not Do not drive the vehicle with the high
tightened securely. engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
If the check engine light remains on, or it result in damage to the engine.
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
7-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (493,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the lane departure warning qIf the automatic transaxle

system (LDWS) warning light warning indication/warning light
(amber) flashes í is indicated í
l The warning light flashes when the The light/indication illuminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your transaxle has a problem.
Mazda Dealer. CAUTION
l The LDWS does not operate when the If the automatic transaxle warning
warning light flashes. light/warning indication illuminates,
the transaxle has an electrical
CAUTION problem. Continuing to drive your
Ø If any of the following cases Mazda in this condition could cause
occurs, the system may have a damage to your transaxle. Consult
malfunction. Have the vehicle an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
inspected at an Authorized Mazda as possible.
Dealer.
Ø The light flashes while the
vehicle is being driven.
Ø The light does not illuminate
when the ignition is switched
ON.
Ø Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacture, brand, and
tread pattern. In addition, do not
use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the
same vehicle. If such improper
tires are used, the LDWS may not
operate normally.
Ø When an emergency spare tire is
used, the system may not operate
normally.
í
Some models. 7-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (494,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the power steering malfunction qIf the air bag/front seat belt
warning indication/indicator light pretensioner system warning light
is indicated illuminates or flashes
The power steering malfunction indicator A system malfunction is indicated if the

light illuminates if there is a malfunction warning light constantly flashes,
with the power steering while the engine constantly illuminates or does not
is running. illuminate at all when the ignition is
If the indicator light illuminates, park the switched ON. If any of these occur,
vehicle in a safe place immediately and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
stop the engine. soon as possible. The system may not
If the indicator light does not turn off even operate in an accident.
if the engine is restarted afterwards,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING
NOTE Never tamper with the air bag/
l If the indicator light illuminates, the power pretensioner systems and always have
steering will not operate normally. If this an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
happens, the steering wheel can still be all servicing and repairs:
operated, however, the operation may feel Self-servicing or tampering with the
heavy compared to normal, and the systems is dangerous. An air bag/
steering wheel could vibrate when turning. pretensioner could accidentally
l Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left activate or become disabled causing
and right while the vehicle is stopped or serious injury or death.
moving extremely slowly will cause the
power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and
wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
7-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (495,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the tire pressure monitoring

system warning light flashes CAUTION
If the above message is indicated, or
the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not
start. If the engine cannot be started,
try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and
If the tire pressure monitoring system has possible.
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning Refer to Emergency Operation for
light flashes for about 1 minute when the Starting the Engine on page 4-8.
ignition is switched ON and then
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle “Set Power to OFF” is displayed
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer This message is displayed when the
as soon as possible. driver's door is opened without switching
the ignition off.
qIf the KEY indication/warning
light (red) is indicated “Key not found” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of
the following operations is performed
with the key out of the operational range
or placed in areas inside the cabin where it
is difficult for the key to be detected.
l The push button start is pressed with
the ignition switched off

l The ignition is switched on
Type A l All doors are closed without switching
“Keyless System Inspection Required” the ignition off

is displayed
Type B
This message is displayed if the advanced
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless
keyless entry & push button start system
entry system, it illuminates continuously.
has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
7-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (496,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the traction control system

CAUTION (TCS)/dynamic stability control
If the key warning indicator light (DSC) indicator light illuminates
illuminates or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine
cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for
starting the engine, and have the
Refer to Emergency Operation for If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
Starting the Engine on page 4-8. brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
qIf the high beam control system correctly. Take your vehicle to an
(HBC) warning light (amber) Authorized Mazda Dealer.
flashes í NOTE
l In addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is
operating properly.
l On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
This light flashes if there is a malfunction
in the high beam control system (HBC). qIf the dynamic stability control
Have your vehicle inspected by an system (DSC) OFF indicator light
Authorized Mazda Dealer. illuminates
If the light remains illuminated and the

TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
The DSC may have a malfunction.
í
7-36 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (497,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the adaptive front lighting system qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
(AFS) OFF indicator light flashes í indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
The indicator light flashes continuously if

the system is malfunctioning. Consult an If an indicator light remains illuminated
Authorized Mazda Dealer. (does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
NOTE one of the turn signal bulbs may be
l Even if the AFS is not operating due to
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
some malfunction, the normal headlight
Dealer.
function is still operable.
l If there is a malfunction with the headlight qIf the security indicator light
auto-leveling function, the indicator light illuminates or flashes
flashes.
qIf the low engine coolant

temperature indicator light (blue)
does not turn off
If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
í
Some models. 7-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (498,1)
If Trouble Arises
qIf the blind spot monitoring (BSM) Warning Sound is Activated

system OFF indicator light flashes í
qLights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off
function is 0 seconds.
If lights are on and the ignition is
switched to ACC or the ignition is
switched off, a continuous beep sound
The indicator light flashes if the BSM will be heard when the driver's door is
system has a malfunction. Consult an opened.
Authorized Mazda Dealer. *1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
NOTE headlight off function automatically
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less turns off the lights about 30 seconds
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors after switching the ignition off. The
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM time setting can be changed.
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel Refer to Personalization Features on
flashes). However, it does not indicate a page 9-9.
malfunction. NOTE
l When the ignition is switched to ACC, the
qIf the lights-on indicator light flashes “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-39) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
l A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder.
9-9.
The light continues to flash if the lighting
í
7-38 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (499,1)
If Trouble Arises
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt NOTE

Pretensioner System Warning Beep l Some models do not have the seat belt
warning function for the front passenger's
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ seat.
front seat belt pretensioner systems and l Placing heavy items on the front passenger
the warning light, a warning beep sound seat may cause the front passenger seat belt
will be heard for about 5 seconds every warning function to operate depending on
minute. the weight of the item.
l To allow the front passenger seat weight
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner sensor to function properly, do not place
system warning beep sound will continue and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes. front passenger seat. The sensor may not
Have your vehicle inspected at an function properly because the additional
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as seat cushion could cause sensor
possible. interference.
l When a small child sits on the front
WARNING passenger seat, it is possible that the
Do not drive the vehicle with the air warning beep will not operate.
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding: qIgnition Not Switched Off
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ (STOP) Warning Beep
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous. If the driver's door is opened while the
In a collision, the air bags and the ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous
front seat belt pretensioner system beep sound will be heard to notify the
will not deploy and this could result driver that the ignition has not been
in death or serious injury. switched off (STOP) (for vehicles with a
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer type A meter, messages are displayed in
to have the vehicle inspected as soon the instrument cluster). Left in this
as possible. condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
qSeat Belt Warning Beep the battery power will be depleted.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
7-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (500,1)
If Trouble Arises
qKey Removed from Vehicle qKey Left-in-trunk Warning Beep

Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
Under the following conditions, a beep If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
sound will be heard and the KEY warning locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
light (red) will flash continuously when sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
the ignition has not been switched off to remind the driver the key has been left in
notify the driver that the key has been the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
removed (for vehicles with a type A lid by pressing the electric trunk lid
meter, messages are displayed in the opener and remove the key. A key
instrument cluster). The KEY warning removed from the trunk may not function
light (red) will stop flashing when the key because its functions may have been
is back inside the vehicle (for vehicles temporarily suspended. To restore the key
with a type A meter, messages are function, perform the applicable
displayed in the instrument cluster): procedure (page 3-7).
The ignition has not been switched off
and all the doors are closed after qKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
removing the key from the vehicle. (A (With the advanced keyless function)
beep sound will be heard 6 times.)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
NOTE the doors and the trunk are locked using a
Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio separate key, a beep sound is heard for
waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle about 10 seconds to remind the driver that
Warning may activate if the key is carried the key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
together with a metal object or it is placed in a If this happens, the doors and the trunk
poor signal reception area. lock but the functions of the key left in the
vehicle cabin may be temporarily
qRequest Switch Inoperable suspended.
Warning Beep (With the Perform the applicable procedure to
advanced keyless function) restore the functions of the key (page 3-7).
If the request switch is pressed under the
following conditions while the key is qi-ELOOP Warning Beep
being carried, a beep will be heard for If the vehicle is driven while “i-ELOOP
about 2 seconds to indicate that the front charging” is displayed, a beep sound is
doors and the trunk can not be locked. heard. Make sure the message is no longer
l A door is open (door ajar included).
displayed before driving.
l The ignition has not been switched to
off. qTire Inflation Pressure Warning

Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-117).
7-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (501,1)
If Trouble Arises
qLane Departure Warning System qMazda Radar Cruise Control

(LDWS) Warning Sound í (MRCC) System Warnings í
While the system is operating, if the The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
system determines that the vehicle may (MRCC) system warnings notify the
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning driver of system malfunctions and
sound. cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
NOTE
l The volume of the LDWS warning sound Cautions What to check
can be changed. The vehicle speed is
Refer to Personalization Features on page The beep sounds 1 time slower than 25 km/h
while the Mazda Radar (16 mph) and the Mazda
9-9. Cruise Control (MRCC) Radar Cruise Control
l The type of the LDWS warning sound can is operating (MRCC) system has been
be changed. canceled.
Refer to Personalization Features on page The distance between
9-9. your vehicle and the
The beep sounds 5 times vehicle ahead is too
while driving close. Verify the safety of
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) the surrounding area and
System Warning Beep í reduce vehicle speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Driving forward Cruise Control (MRCC) A malfunction in the
is operating, the beep system may be indicated.
The warning beep operates when the turn sounds and the Mazda Have your vehicle
signal lever is operated to the side where Radar Cruise Control inspected at an
the BSM warning light is illuminated. (MRCC) warning light Authorized Mazda
(amber) in the instrument Dealer.
NOTE cluster flashes.
A personalized function is available to change
the BSM warning beep sound volume. Refer to
qCollision warning í
Personalization Features on page 9-9.
If there is the possibility of a collision
Reversing with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
If vehicles approach from the rear on the beep sounds continuously and a warning
left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring is indicated in the display.
(BSM) warning beep operates.
í
Some models. 7-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (502,1)
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
(Type B)
When Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the trunk lid can not be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Turn the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.
Cover After performing this emergency measure,
possible.
Lever
3. Turn the lever to the left to open the

trunk lid.
(Type A)
7-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (503,1)
Customer Information and Reporting

8 Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Customer Assistance ............................... 8-2 Tire Information (U.S.A.) ..................... 8-25

Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 8-2 Tire Labeling ..................................... 8-25
Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 8-7 Location of the Tire Label
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 8-10 (Placard) ............................................ 8-31
Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 8-11 Tire Maintenance .............................. 8-34
Vehicle Loading ................................ 8-37
Steps for Determining the Correct Load
Mazda Importer/Distributors ............... 8-13 Limit ................................................. 8-43
Importer/Distributor .......................... 8-13
Declaration of Conformity .................... 8-44

Reporting Safety Defects ....................... 8-14 Declaration of Conformity ................ 8-44
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) .... 8-14
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) ... 8-15
Service Publications .............................. 8-51
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
Warranty ................................................ 8-16
Warranties for Your Mazda ............... 8-16
Outside the United States/Canada ..... 8-17
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada) ............................................. 8-18
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Cell Phones ............................................. 8-20

Cell Phones Warning ......................... 8-20
Event Data Recorder ............................. 8-21

Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada) ............................................. 8-21
Recording of Vehicle Data .................... 8-22

Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System

(UTQGS) ................................................ 8-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) .......................................... 8-23
8-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (504,1)
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)

Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle
in top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qSTEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer

Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
l If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of

the dealership or the OWNER.
l If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in

accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
qSTEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations

If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership
management or it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical
conditions in accordance with a certified physician, you can reach Mazda North American
Operations by one of the following ways.
Log on: at www.mazdaUSA.com
Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
the U.S., can be found here.
E-mail: click on “Contact Us” located on the “Inside Mazda” tab, or at the bottom of the
page at www.mazdaUSA.com
By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500
8-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (505,1)
Customer Assistance
By letter at:
Attn: Customer Assistance
Mazda North American Operations
7755 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following
information:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on
the upper driver's side corner of the dash)
4. Purchase date and current mileage
5. Your dealer's name and location
6. Your question(s)
If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor.
qSTEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Mazda North American Operations realizes that mutual agreement on some issues may not
be possible. As a final step to ensure that your concerns are being fairly considered, Mazda
North American Operations has agreed to participate in a dispute settlement program
administered by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system, at no cost to you the consumer.
BBB AUTO LINE works with consumers and the manufacturer in an attempt to reach a
mutually acceptable resolution of any warranty related concerns. If the BBB is not able to
facilitate a settlement they will provide an informal hearing before an arbitrator.
You are required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking
remedies under the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. To the
extent permitted by the applicable state “Lemon Law”, you are also required to resort to
BBB AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the “Lemon
Law”. If you choose to seek remedies that are not created by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Act or the applicable state “Lemon Law”, you are not required to first use BBB AUTO
LINE.
8-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (506,1)
Customer Assistance
The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding
on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO
LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB
website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org.
Being truly committed to customer satisfaction is more than a phrase with Mazda. We hope
to satisfy every customer directly, but if there is ever a question about our decision, Mazda
believes in providing a fast, fair and free method such as the BBB AUTO LINE to ensure
Mazda delivers on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers!
qCalifornia Customers
1. Mazda North American Operations participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/
arbitration program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203] through local Better Business Bureaus.
BBB AUTO LINE and Mazda have been certified by the Arbitration Certification
Program of the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
2. If you have a problem arising under a Mazda written warranty, we encourage you to
bring it to our attention. If we are unable to resolve it, you may file a claim with BBB
AUTO LINE. Claims must be filed with BBB AUTO LINE within six (6) months after
the expiration of the warranty.
3. To file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, call 1-800-955-5100. There is no charge for the
call.
4. In order to file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, you will have to provide your name and
address, the brand name and vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a
statement of the nature of your problem or complaint. You will also be asked to provide:
the approximate date of your acquisition of the vehicle, the vehicle's current mileage, the
approximate date and mileage at the time any problem(s) were first brought to the
attention of Mazda or one of our dealers, and a statement of the relief you are seeking.
5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation. If
mediation is not successful, or if you do not wish to participate in mediation, claims
within the program's jurisdiction may be presented to an arbitrator at an informal
hearing. The arbitrator's decision should ordinarily be issued within 40 days from the
time your complaint is filed; there may be a delay of 7 days if you did not first contact
Mazda about your problem, or a delay of up to 30 days if the arbitrator requests an
inspection/report by an impartial technical expert or further investigation and report by
BBB AUTO LINE.
8-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (507,1)
Customer Assistance
6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or
remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. You are also required to
use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of
the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose to seek
redress by pursuing rights and remedies not created by California Civil Code Section
1793.22 or Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBB AUTO LINE is
not required by those statutes.
7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda or its representative is
unable to repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express
warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Mazda may be required to replace or
repurchase the vehicle. California Civil Code Section 1793.22 (b) creates a presumption
that Mazda has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its
applicable express warranties if, within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000
miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever occurs first, one or more of the following
occurs:
l The same nonconformity [a failure to conform to the written warranty that
substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle] results in a condition that
is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven AND the
nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by Mazda or its agents
AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of the need for the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
l The same nonconformity has been subject to repair 4 or more times by Mazda or its
agents AND the buyer has notified Mazda of the need for the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
l The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of nonconformities by Mazda or its
agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days after delivery of the
vehicle to the buyer.
NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE

FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Irvine, CA 92618
ATTN: Customer Mediation
8. The following remedies may be sought in BBB AUTO LINE: repairs, reimbursement
for money paid to repair a vehicle or other expenses incurred as result of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurchase or replacement of your vehicle, and compensation for
damages and remedies available under Mazda's written warranty or applicable law.
9. The following remedies may not be sought in BBB AUTO LINE: punitive or multiple
damages, attorneys' fees, or consequential damages other than as provided in California
Civil Code Section 1794 (a) and (b).
8-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (508,1)
Customer Assistance
10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the
decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and
any findings will be admissible in a court action.
11. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and will
comply with the decision within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days after we
receive notice of your acceptance of the decision.
12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100 for further details about the program.
8-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (509,1)
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (Canada)

qSatisfaction Review Process
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized
Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In
our experience, any questions, problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your
Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effectively resolved by your
dealer. If the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal
dealership procedures, we recommend that you take the following steps:
qSTEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer

Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management. If the Service Manager has
already reviewed your concerns, contact the owner of the dealership or its General
Manager.
qSTEP 2: Contact the Mazda Regional Office

If you feel that you still require assistance, ask the dealer Service Manager to arrange for
you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative. If more expedient, contact Mazda
Canada Inc. Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements. Regional Office address
and phone numbers are shown (page 8-9).
qSTEP 3: Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department

If still not substantially satisfied, contact the Customer Relations Department, Mazda
Canada Inc., 55 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Canada TEL:1 (800) 263-
4680.
Provide the Department with the following information:
1. Your name, address and telephone number

3. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Refer to the “Vehicle Identification Labels” page
of section 9 of this manual for the location of the VIN.
4. Purchase date
5. Present odometer reading
7. The nature of your problem and/or cause of dissatisfaction
The Department, in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative, will review
the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction.
8-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (510,1)
Customer Assistance
Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of
your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the
above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
qMediation/Arbitration Program
Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda's Customer
Satisfaction Program. If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is still
not resolved, you have another option.
Mazda Canada Inc. participates in an arbitration program administered by the

Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). CAMVAP will advise you about
how your concern may be reviewed and resolved by an independent third party through
binding arbitration.
Your complete satisfaction is the goal of Mazda Canada Inc. and our dealers.
Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to our achieving that
goal. There is no charge for using CAMVAP. CAMVAP results are fast, fair and final as the
award is binding on both you and Mazda Canada Inc.
qCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)

If a specific item of concern arises, where a solution cannot be reached between an owner,
Mazda, and/or one of its dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may wish to
use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
CAMVAP uses the services of Provincial Administrators to assist consumers in scheduling

and preparing for their arbitration hearings. However, before you can proceed with
CAMVAP you must follow your Mazda dispute resolution process as outlined previously.
8-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (511,1)
Customer Assistance
CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.

Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the
Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at:
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

235 Yorkland Boulevard, suite 300
North York, Ontario
M2J 4Y8
http://camvap.ca
Provincial Administrators may be reached locally as listed below:
Province/Territory CAMVAP Number
British Columbia & Yukon Territories 1 (800) 207-0685
Alberta & Northwest Territories 1 (800) 207-0685
Saskatchewan 1 (800) 207-0685
Manitoba 1 (800) 207-0685
Ontario 1 (800) 207-0685
Atlantic Canada 1 (800) 207-0685
Quebec 1 (800) 207-0685
qRegional Offices
REGIONAL OFFICES COVERING AREAS
MAZDA CANADA INC.
WESTERN REGION ALBERTA,
5011 275 STREET BRITISH COLUMBIA,
LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA MANITOBA,
V4W 0A8 SASKATCHEWAN,
(778) 369-2100 YUKON
1 (800) 663-0908
MAZDA CANADA INC.
ONTARIO,
CENTRAL REGION
NEW BRUNSWICK,
55 VOGELL ROAD,
NOVA SCOTIA,
RICHMOND HILL,
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND,
ONTARIO, L4B 3K5
NEWFOUNDLAND
1 (800) 263-4680
MAZDA CANADA INC.
QUEBEC REGION
6111 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE
QUEBEC
POINTE CLAIRE, QUEBEC
H9R 5A5
(514) 694-6390
8-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (512,1)
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized
Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top
condition.
qSTEP 1
address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS,
SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL
MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
qSTEP 2
If, after following STEP 1, you feel the need for further assistance, please contact your
area's Mazda representative (Indicated on the next page).
Please help us by providing the following information:

6. Your question(s)
8-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (513,1)
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (Mexico)

Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle
in top condition.
qContact Your Mazda Dealer

address the issue.
l If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of

the dealership or the OWNER.
l If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition in

accordance with a certified physician you must contact your dealership in order to avoid
the potential loss of the warranty of your vehicle which may occur if some third party is
hired by the customer to make any modifications to this system.
Log on: at www.MazdaMexico.com.mx
Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
Mexico, can be found here.
E-mail: click on “Contactanos” at the top of the page at www.MazdaMexico.com.mx
By phone at: 01 800 01 MAZDA (62932)
By letter at:
Attn: Customer Assistance
Mazda Motor de Mexico
Mario Pani #150, PB Col. Lomas de Santa Fe
Mexico, D.F. C.P. 05300
Del. Cuajimalpa de Morelos
Tel: Customer Assistance
01 800 01 MAZDA (62932).
In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following
information:
8-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (514,1)
Customer Assistance

6. Your question(s)
8-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (515,1)
Mazda Importer/Distributors
Importer/Distributor qSAIPAN
Pacific International Marianas, Inc.
qU.S.A. (d.b.a. Midway Motors)
Mazda North American Operations P.O. Box 887 Saipan, MP 96950
7755 Irvine Center Drive TEL: (670) 234-7524
Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.
P.O. Box 19734 Triple J Saipan, Inc.
Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors)
TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487
(949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051
qCANADA qAMERICAN SAMOA
Mazda Canada Inc. Polynesia Motors, Inc.

55 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill, P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American
Ontario, L4B 3K5 Canada Samoa 96799
TEL: 1 (800) 263-4680 (in Canada) TEL: (684) 699-9347
(905) 787-7000 (outside Canada)
qPUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island

International Automotive Distributor
Group, LLC. (Mazda de Puerto Rico)
P.O. Box 191850, San Juan, Puerto Rico
00919-1850
TEL: (787) 641-1777
qMEXICO
Mazda Motor de Mexico
Mario Pani # 150, PB Col. Lomas de
Santa Fe Mexico, D.F. C.P. 05300 Del.
Cuajimalpa
TEL: Center of Attention to Clients:
01 (800) 016 2932. in Mexico
qGUAM
Triple J Motors
157 South Marine Drive, Tamuning,
GUAM 96911 USA
P.O. Box 6066 Tamuning, Guam 96931
TEL: (671) 649-6555
8-13
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (516,1)
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor
Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it

finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC,
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
NOTE
If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to:

Irvine, California 92618-2922
or
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
Customer Experience Center or toll free at 1 (800) 222-5500
If you live outside of the U.S.A., please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown (page 8-13) in
this booklet.
8-14
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (517,1)
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact
Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330
Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm
8-15
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (518,1)
Warranty
Warranties for Your Mazda

l New Vehicle Limited Warranty
l Powertrain Limited Warranty
l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty
l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty
l Federal Emission Control Warranty/California Emission Control Warranty
l Emission Defect Warranty
l Emission Performance Warranty
l Emission Control Warranty
l Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
l Tire Warranty
NOTE
Warranty information varies depending on the country. Refer to the Warranty Booklet for detailed
warranty information.
8-16
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (519,1)
Warranty
Outside the United States/Canada

Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United
States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive
satisfactory servicing in other countries. We strongly recommend that you NOT take your
Mazda outside the United States/Canada.
United States
However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently, Mazda vehicles built
for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific
vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(CMVSS).
Canada
However, in the event that you are moving to the United States permanently, Mazda
vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with
specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
NOTE
The above is applicable for a permanent import/export situation and not related to travelers on
vacation.
You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of the United
States/Canada:
l Recommended fuel may be unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will
affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine.
l Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may not be
available.
Please refer to your Manufacturer's Warranty Booklet for more information.
8-17
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (520,1)
Warranty
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except

United States and Canada)
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on whether it
meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which the vehicle will be
driven. Consequently, your vehicle may require modifications at personal expense in order
to meet the regulations.
In addition, you should be aware of the following issues:
Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be difficult or impossible in another country.
The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.
Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be
unavailable.
There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your
vehicle.
The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.
8-18
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (521,1)
Warranty
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories

Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Before you
install any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine parts or
accessories:
Installation of non-genuine parts or accessories is dangerous. Improperly designed
parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle's performance or safety
systems. This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of
injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as
mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems:
Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an
improper installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine
stalling, air-bag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fire in the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
8-19
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (522,1)
Cell Phones
Cell Phones Warning

WARNING
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your country:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands. Use of
these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious
accident. If a passenger is unable to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe
area before use. If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use a hands-
free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell
phone or other electrical devices while the vehicle is moving and, instead,
concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
8-20
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (523,1)
Event Data Recorder
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
· How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
· Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
· How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
· How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like
situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
Mazda will not disclose any of the data recorded in an EDR to a third party unless:
l A written agreement from the vehicle owner or the lessee is obtained
l Officially requested by the police or other law enforcement authorities
l Used as a defense for Mazda in a law suit, claim, or arbitration
l Ordered by a judge or court
However, if necessary Mazda will:

l Use the data for research on Mazda vehicle performance, including safety.
l Disclose the data or the summarized data to a third party for research purposes without
disclosing vehicle or owner identification information.
8-21
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (524,1)
Recording of Vehicle Data
Recording of Vehicle Data

This vehicle is equipped with a computer which records the following main vehicle data
related to vehicle controls, operation, and other driving conditions.
Recorded data
l Vehicle conditions such as engine speed and vehicle speed
l Driving operation conditions such as accelerator and brake pedals, and information
related to the environmental circumstances while the vehicle is driven
l Malfunction diagnosis information from each on-vehicle computer
l Information related to controls of other on-vehicle computers
NOTE
The record data may vary depending on the vehicle grade and optional equipment. Voice and images
are not recorded.
Data handling
Mazda and its subcontracting parties may obtain and use the recorded data for vehicle
malfunction diagnosis, research and development, and quality improvement.
Mazda will not disclose or provide any of the obtained data to a third party unless:
l An agreement from the vehicle owner (agreements from lessor and lessee for leased
vehicle) is obtained
l Officially requested by the police or other law enforcement authorities
l For statistical processing by a research institution after processing the data so that
identification of the owner or the vehicle is impossible
8-22
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (525,1)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)

This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and
temperature performance.
qTread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
qTraction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
qTemperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
8-23
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (526,1)
WARNING
Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded:
Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND

TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
qUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A
UTQGS MARK (example)
8-24
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (527,1)
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires

Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number

2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
8-25
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (528,1)
11. Max. load rating

12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).
215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
8-26
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (529,1)
H
“H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.
Letter Rating Speed Rating
Q 99 mph
R 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168* mph
Y 186* mph
*
For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For
tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
M S or M/S: Mud and Snow

AT: All Terrain.
AS: All Season. The “M S” or “M/S” indicates that the tire has some functional use in
mud and snow.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
This begins with the letters “DOT” which indicates the tire meets all federal standards. The
next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four
numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured. For example, the numbers
457 means the 45st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example,
the number 2102 means the 21th week of 2002. The other numbers are marketing codes
used at the manufacturer's discretion. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire
defect requires a recall.
Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used
The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. In
general, the greater the number of plies, the more weight a tire can support. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the tire materials, which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and other.
Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by
the tire.
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under
normal driving conditions.
8-27
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (530,1)
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades

Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels.
Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other
tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
l EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-
MATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa)
TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT
TIRES.
l TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY

CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
8-28
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (531,1)
qInformation on Temporary Tires

Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
115
“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
8-29
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (532,1)
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”.
16
“16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
90
“90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
M
“M” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.
Letter Rating Speed Rating
M 81 mph
8-30
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (533,1)
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)

You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important
information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
SAMPLE
qRecommended Tire Inflation Pressure

On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi
for the tires installed as original equipment on the vehicle. It is very important that the
inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure.
You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is
maintained.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
NOTE
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure, measured when the tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least
3 hours. As you drive, the temperature in the tire warms up, increasing the tire pressure.
8-31
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (534,1)
WARNING
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the
recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the
information in this owner's manual:
Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may
result in severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing
and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It
results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire
can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking
at them.
qChecking Tire Pressure

1. When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold ―meaning they are not
hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the
valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or other
irregularities.
8-32
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (535,1)
qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of
manufacture.
Inflation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production

options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
8-33
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (536,1)
Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure

Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
l Incorrect tire pressure
l Improper wheel alignment
l Out-of-balance wheel
l Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 9-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
8-34
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (537,1)
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
Tread wear indicator
New tread Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
qSafety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
l Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
l Avoid potholes and objects on the road
l Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
8-35
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (538,1)
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
8-36
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (539,1)
Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
8-37
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (540,1)
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAYLOAD
Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to
carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load
Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar. Look for “THE
COMBINATION WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER
EXCEED XXX kg or XXX lbs” for your maximum payload. The payload listed on the tire
label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If any
aftermarket or dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of
the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the tire label in order to be
accurate.
8-38
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (541,1)
SAMPLE
CARGO
Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment.
The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” value on the tire
label.
8-39
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (542,1)
Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg
(849 lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ (68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried
by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
8-40
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (543,1)
SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
GCW
8-41
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (544,1)
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
WARNING
Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
8-42
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (545,1)
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 _ 750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
8-43
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (546,1)
Declaration of Conformity
qKeyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
8-44
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (547,1)
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
8-45
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (548,1)
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted.
8-46
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (549,1)
WARNING
Change or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment.
qHomeLink Wireless Control System
CAUTION
HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the device.
NOTE
FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4
CANADA:4112A-MOBHL4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
qBluetooth® Hands-Free
FCC
FCC: CB2MAZGEN6HFT
NOTE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
8-47
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (550,1)
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC
IC:279B-MAZGEN6HFT
Licence exempt
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC: ” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provided with installation instructions and transmitter operating
conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
8-48
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (551,1)
qForward Obstruction Warning (FOW)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
8-49
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (552,1)
8-50
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (553,1)
Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-063B-15 2015 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-063B-15 2015 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-039G-15 2015 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-039G-15 2015 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-078C-15 2015 OWNER'S MANUAL (English)
9999-EC-078C-15 2015 OWNER'S MANUAL (English and French)
9999-PR-078C-15 2015 OWNER'S MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-101F-15 2015 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
2015 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-NAV1-13
(English)
9999-EC-NAV1-13
(English and French)
9999-PR-NAV1-13
(Spanish)
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
8-51
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (554,1)
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL:

This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation
system. This is not a technician's manual.
8-52
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (555,1)
9 Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identification Numbers ................................................................. 9-2

Vehicle Information Labels ....................................................... 9-2
Specifications ................................................................................. 9-4

Specifications ............................................................................ 9-4
Personalization Features .............................................................. 9-9

Personalization Features ............................................................ 9-9
9-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (556,1)
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number

Open the cover shown in the figure to
qVehicle Identification Number check the chassis number.
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the cowl panel located
on the left corner of the dashboard. This
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield.
qVehicle Emission Control

Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)
qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard

Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
9-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (557,1)
Identification Numbers
qTire Pressure Label
qEngine Number
Forward
9-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (558,1)
Specifications
Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Q-85*1
Battery
12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR*2
*2
Mazda Genuine spark

Spark-plug number PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
plug*3
*1 Q-85 is designed for i-ELOOP system. Only Q-85 should be used to ensure correct operation of i-ELOOP
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
*2 Not for i-ELOOP system.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-21.
API Service GL-4
Manual transaxle oil
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
9-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (559,1)
Specifications
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
With oil filter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Engine oil
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
Coolant
Automatic transaxle 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Without license plate holder 4,865 mm (191.5 in)
Overall length
With license plate holder 4,895 mm (192.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Front tread
Rear tread
Wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in)
qWeights
U.S.A. and Canada
Weight
Item
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,917 kg (4,226 lbs) 1,945 kg (4,288 lbs)
Front 999 kg (2,202 lbs) 1,029 kg (2,269 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Rear 923 kg (2,035 lbs) 921 kg (2,030 lbs)
Mexico
Item Weight
Total 1,941 kg (4,279 lbs)
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Front 993 kg (2,189 lbs)
Rear 948 kg (2,090 lbs)
9-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (560,1)
Specifications
qAir Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the
label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Category
Light bulb
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
High beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Halogen
Headlights Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
With halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
Daytime running lights
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED*2 ― (―)
Front turn signal lights/Parking
With halogen bulb headlights 27/8 ― (#7444NA)
lights (Front side-marker lights)
Front turn signal lights/
With xenon fusion bulb headlights 27/8 ― (#7444NA)
Front side-marker lights
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED*2 ― (―)
Fog lights í 55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*2 ― (―)
High-mount brake light LED*2 ― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED*2 ― (―)
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 5 W5W (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Category
Light bulb
Wattage UNECE*1
Trunk light 3 ―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8 ―
Rear map lights 8 ―
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights í 2 ―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
í
9-6 Some models.
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (561,1)
Specifications
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-35.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-119.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Inflation pressure
Tire size
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Inflation pressure
Tire size
Up to 3 persons ―Full load
Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
225/55R17 97V
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
225/45R19 92W
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Temporary spare tire í
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70D17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque

When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
í
Some models. 9-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (562,1)
Specifications
qFuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-51.
9-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (563,1)
Personalization Features
The following personalization feature is available. This setting can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Items in which the feature setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Daytime running The function of the daytime running lights can be On/
On
lights changed. Off
9-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (564,1)
The following personalization features can be changed by the vehicle owner.

Items in which the feature setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Off/
Changes the auto lock/unlock function setting for all Lock When Driving/
the doors according to the vehicle speed, the vehicle Lock: Driving,
Lock: Driving,
power supply condition, and the selector lever Unlock: IGN Off/
Power door lock Unlock: IGN
position. Lock When Shifting
Off
Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15. Out Of P/
Refer to Setup on page 5-55. Lock: Shift From P,
Unlock: In P
The method for unlocking the doors using the Touch Once: All
Once: Driver's,
transmitter can be changed. Doors/
Twice: All
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4. Once: Driver's,
Doors
Keyless entry Refer to Setup on page 5-55. Twice: All Doors
system The time required for the doors to relock
90 seconds/
automatically after unlocking with the transmitter can
60 seconds 60 seconds/
be changed.
30 seconds
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.
The volume of the answer-back beep during advanced
High/
keyless entry system operation can be changed.
Medium/
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch Medium
Low/
(With the advanced keyless function) on page 3-13.
Off
The function to automatically lock the doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can be On/
Off
changed. Off
Advanced keyless
entry system The method for unlocking the doors using the request
switch/transmitter can be changed. Touch Once: All
Once: Driver's,
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4. Doors/
Twice: All
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch Once: Driver's,
Doors
(With the advanced keyless function) on page 3-13. Twice: All Doors
The time required for the doors to relock
90 seconds/
automatically after unlocking with the request
60 seconds 60 seconds/
switch/transmitter can be changed.
30 seconds
The time required for the interior lamp to turn off
60 minutes/
automatically can be changed
30 minutes 30 minutes/
(prevents battery depletion when a door is open/ajar).
10 minutes
Illumination entry
The time required for the interior lamp to turn off 60 seconds/
automatically after all doors are closed can be 30 seconds/
15 seconds
changed. 15 seconds/
Refer to Setup on page 5-55. 7.5 seconds
Three-flash turn The three-flash turn function can be changed. On/
On
signal Refer to Setup on page 5-55. Off
The auto-wiper control function can be changed. On On (Rain Sensing)/
Auto-wiper control
Refer to Setup on page 5-55. (Rain Sensing) Off (Intermittent)*1
9-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (565,1)

120 seconds/
The time required for headlights to turn off after 90 seconds/
Auto headlight
ignition is switched off can be changed. 30 seconds 60 seconds/
off*2
Refer to Setup on page 5-55. 30 seconds/
0 seconds*3
Light/
The headlight illumination on/off timing based on Medium Light/
Auto-light control surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed. Medium Medium/
Refer to Setup on page 5-55. Medium Dark/
Dark
High Beam The High Beam Control System (HBC) function can
On/
Control System be changed.*4 On
Off
(HBC) Refer to Setup on page 5-55.
The turn indicator beep volume level can be changed.
High/
Turn indicator Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page High
Low
4-18.
The volume of the lights-on reminder warning alarm
High/
Lights-on can be changed.
OFF Low/
reminder*5 Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
OFF
4-18.
The volume of the BSM warning beep can be
Blind Spot High/
changed.*6
Monitoring (BSM) High Low/
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
system OFF
4-18.
The warning sound for the Lane Departure U.S.A. Beep
Warning System (LDWS) can be
Rumble/
changed.*7 Except
Rumble Beep
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch U.S.A.
on page 4-18.
The volume of the warning U.S.A. High High/
sound for the Lane Departure Rumble Except Medium/
Low Low
Warning System (LDWS) can U.S.A.
be changed. U.S.A. High
Lane Departure Refer to Trip Computer and High/
Warning System Beep Except
INFO Switch on page 4-18. Low Low
(LDWS) U.S.A.
The sensitivity of the warning for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can be changed. High/
Low
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page Low
4-18.
The warning timing in which the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) determines that the vehicle
Before line/
may be deviating from its lane can be changed. Before line
At line
4-18.
9-11
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (566,1)

The operation sound volume for the following
operations can be changed.
l Trip computer data clearing
The INFO switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer while the average fuel economy or average
Multi-information High/
vehicle speed is displayed.
display operation l High Low/
Numerical value scroll
sound OFF
The Up/Down switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer, such as while the maintenance monitor
period setting screen is displayed.
4-18.
The distance unit can be changed.
km/
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page miles or km
miles
4-18.
The display language can be changed. English/
English, French,
Meter display Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page French/
or Spanish
4-18. Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed.
°C/
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page °F or °C
°F
4-18.
The system can be changed so that Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) does not operate.*4 ON/
ON
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page OFF
4-18.
Forward The distance at which the collision warning activates
Obstruction can be changed. Near/
Near
Warning (FOW) Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page Far
4-18.
The volume of the collision warning can be changed. High/
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page High Low/
4-18. OFF
The system can be changed so that Smart City Brake
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) does not operate.*4 ON/
ON
Support (SCBS) Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page OFF
4-18.
*1 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
*2 If the setting is changed to 0 seconds, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
l At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.
l At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*3 When set to 0 seconds, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*4 Though these systems can be turned OFF, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain ON.
*5 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
0 seconds. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-38.
*6 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*7 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be
changed. The warning sound is only a beep.
9-12
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (567,1)
10 Index
10-1
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (568,1)
Index
A B
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-116 Beep Sounds
Adaptive Front Lighting System Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
(AFS) ................................................ 4-62 system warning .......................... 7-39
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Blind spot monitoring
Accessories ....................................... 8-19 (BSM) system warning .............. 7-41
Advanced Key i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-40
Operational range ....................... 3-10 Ignition not switched off
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9 (STOP) warning ......................... 7-39
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39 Key left-in-trunk compartment
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92 warning ...................................... 7-40
Audio Control Switch Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-40
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57 Key removed from vehicle
Mute Switch ............................... 5-58 warning ...................................... 7-40
Seek Switch ................................ 5-57 Lane departure warning system
Audio System (LDWS) warning ....................... 7-41
Antenna ...................................... 5-13 Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-38
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-56 Request switch inoperable
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-25 warning ...................................... 7-40
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-35 Seat belt warning ........................ 7-39
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-60 Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-40
Commander switch operation .... 5-58 Blind Spot Monitoring
Operating Tips for Audio (BSM) System ................................ 4-121
System ........................................ 5-13 Blind Spot Monitoring
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44 (BSM) ...................................... 4-123
Automatic Transaxle BSM OFF switch ..................... 4-129
Driving tips ................................ 4-56 BSM warning light ................... 4-128
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51 Care of radar sensors ................ 4-129
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51 Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50 (RCTA) system ........................ 4-125
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-79
B Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-104
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-85
Battery ............................................... 6-30 Troubleshooting ....................... 5-108
Maintenance ............................... 6-31 Body Lubrication .............................. 6-26
Replacement ............................... 6-31 Bottle Holder ................................... 5-118
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-20
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-20
10-2
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (569,1)
Index
B D
Brakes Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83 Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Foot brake .................................. 4-81 Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83 Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Parking brake ............................. 4-82 Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Break-In ............................................ 3-45 Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
C Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Capacities ............................................ 9-5 Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26 Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121 Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20 Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Center Console ................................ 5-120 Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Child Restraint Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Child-restraint system Floor mat .................................... 3-46
installation .................................. 2-27 Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Installing child-restraint Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
systems ....................................... 2-28 Overloading ............................... 3-49
LATCH child-restraint Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
systems ....................................... 2-35 Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9 E
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5 Emergency Starting
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2 Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3 Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Clock ............................................... 5-115 Emergency Towing
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58 Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59 Towing Description .................... 7-26
Operation of switches around Emission Control System .................. 3-25
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
10-3
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (570,1)
Index
E F
Engine Forward Obstruction Warning
Coolant ....................................... 6-23 (FOW) ............................................. 4-114
Engine Compartment Collision Warning .................... 4-116
Overview .................................... 6-20 Display ..................................... 4-116
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26 Rader Sensor ............................ 4-116
Hood release .............................. 6-18 Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
Oil .............................................. 6-21 Fuel
Starting ......................................... 4-3 Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Essential information .......................... 6-2 Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21 Requirements ............................. 3-24
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26 Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-58
Aluminum Wheel G
Maintenance ............................... 6-62
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-61 Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-59 Glove Compartment ........................ 5-120
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-63
H
F
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
Flasher Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Hazard warning .......................... 4-74 Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights .................................. 4-58 Headlights
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Control ....................................... 4-58
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-17 Flashing ...................................... 4-61
Removing a Flat Tire ................. 7-14 High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46 Leveling ..................................... 4-62
Fluid High Beam Control System (HBC)... 4-63
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25 Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
Washer ........................................ 6-25 HomeLink Wireless Control
Fluids System .............................................. 4-74
Classification ................................ 9-4 Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-67 Horn .................................................. 4-73
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-81
10-4
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (571,1)
Index
I I
i-ELOOP ........................................... 4-96 Interior Care ...................................... 6-63
Display ....................................... 4-96 Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ............ 7-40 Webbing ..................................... 6-65
Ignition Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Switch .......................................... 4-2 Trim ............................................ 6-63
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-114 Cleaning the Window Interiors... 6-65
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41 Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-63
Indicator Lights Interior Lights ................................. 5-113
AFS OFF .................................... 4-43 Courtesy Lights ........................ 5-113
BSM OFF ................................... 4-45 Map Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise ......................................... 4-45 Overhead Lights ....................... 5-113
DSC OFF .................................... 4-42
HBC ........................................... 4-42 J
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-44
KEY ............................................ 4-40 Jack ..................................................... 7-5
LDWS ........................................ 4-33 Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-43 K
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45 Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-34 Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Security ...................................... 4-44 Keys .................................................... 3-2
Shift position .............................. 4-43 Key suspend function ................... 3-7
SPORT mode indicator light ...... 4-44 Transmitter ................................... 3-4
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-42
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 4-44 L
Wrench ....................................... 4-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22 Label Information ............................... 9-2
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Lane Departure Warning System
Level ................................................. 6-25 (LDWS) .......................................... 4-130
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23 Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-67
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22 Light Bulbs
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-25 Replacement ............................... 6-40
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10 Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-121
10-5
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (572,1)
Index
M O
Maintenance Owner Maintenance
Information .................................. 6-2 Battery Replacement .................. 6-32
Scheduled ..................................... 6-4 Closing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2 Engine Compartment
Maintenance Monitor ........................ 4-15 Overview .................................... 6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47 Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-48 Owner Maintenance
Map Lights ...................................... 5-113 Precautions ................................. 6-16
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) .......................................... 4-102 P
Close Proximity Warning ......... 4-105
Display Indication .................... 4-105 Parking Brake ................................... 4-82
Radar Sensor Handling ............ 4-110 Personalization Features ..................... 9-9
Setting the System .................... 4-106 Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Shift-up/Shift-down Request Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Display ..................................... 4-110
Mazda Radar Cruise Control R
(MRCC) System Warnings ............... 7-41
Mazda Radar Cruise Control Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-78
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/ Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-121
Indicator Light (Green) ..................... 4-45 Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Meters and Gauges ........................... 4-10 (RCTA) system ............................... 4-125
Mirror Defogger ................................ 4-73 Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-19
Mirrors Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-31 Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-137
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45 Rear window
Moonroof .......................................... 3-38 Rear Window Defogger ............. 4-72
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
O Recommended Oil ............................ 6-21
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 4-11 Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-14 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Overhead Console ........................... 5-119 Country ............................................. 8-18
Overhead Lights .............................. 5-113
Overheating ....................................... 7-24
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
10-6
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (573,1)
Index
R S
Replacement Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) .... 4-86
Electrical battery ......................... 6-32 Laser Sensor Handling ............... 4-90
Fuse ............................................ 6-51 Stopping The Smart City Brake
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40 Support
Tires ........................................... 6-36 (SCBS) System Operation ......... 4-91
Wheel ......................................... 6-37 Spare Tire ............................................ 7-6
Wiper .......................................... 6-27 Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47 Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........... 4-44
S SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14 classification system .................. 2-54
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-44 How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-47
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4 Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-52
Seat Monitoring ................................. 2-60
Seat Position Memory SRS air bag deployment
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8 criteria ........................................ 2-51
Seat Belt System Supplemental restraint system
3-point type ................................ 2-17 components ................................ 2-45
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16 Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Emergency locking .................... 2-16 Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Extender ..................................... 2-20 Horn ........................................... 4-73
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16 Storage Compartments .................... 5-119
Seats Cargo sub-compartment ........... 5-121
Front seat ...................................... 2-5 Center console .......................... 5-120
Head restraint ............................. 2-12 Glove compartment .................. 5-120
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10 Luggage Compartment ............. 5-121
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7 Overhead console ..................... 5-119
Security System Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-121
Immobilizer system .................... 3-41 Storage pocket .......................... 5-119
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-43 Storage Pocket ................................ 5-119
Sensor Sunshade ........................................... 3-40
Radar Sensor .............................. 4-78 Sunvisors ......................................... 5-112
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-43
10-7
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (574,1)
Index
T T
Tiedown Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Hook .......................................... 7-27 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
Tire Information ................................ 8-25 When trunk lid cannot be
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117 opened ........................................ 7-42
Tires .................................................. 6-34 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-36 V
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-37
Snow tires .................................. 3-48 Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-112
Specifications ............................... 9-7 Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-37
Tire chains .................................. 3-48 W
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-35
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-35 Warning Lights
Uniform tire quality grading system ABS ............................................ 4-30
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-23 Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
Towing system ........................................ 4-35
Recreational towing ................... 3-51 Automatic transaxle ................... 4-34
Trailer Towing ............................ 3-51 Brake system .............................. 4-30
Towing Description ........................... 7-26 Charging system ......................... 4-31
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93 Check engine .............................. 4-32
Transmitter .......................................... 3-4 Check fuel cap ........................... 4-36
Trip Computer ................................... 4-18 Door-ajar .................................... 4-37
Trip Meter ......................................... 4-11 Engine oil ................................... 4-31
Trouble HBC ........................................... 4-42
Battery runs out .......................... 7-20 High engine coolant
Emergency Starting .................... 7-23 temperature ................................ 4-33
Emergency Towing .................... 7-26 KEY ............................................ 4-40
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Overheating ................................ 7-24 Low fuel ..................................... 4-36
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2 Low washer fluid level ............... 4-38
Warning/indicator lights and warning Mazda Radar Cruise Control
sounds ........................................ 7-29 (MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
When trunk lid cannot be Seat belt ...................................... 4-36
opened ........................................ 7-42 Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-38
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-29
Warranty ............................................ 8-16
10-8
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (575,1)
Index
W
Weights ............................................... 9-5
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-33
Windshield Washer ........................... 4-72
Windshield Wipers ............................ 4-69
Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Wiper
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ........................................ 6-27
10-9
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L
Black plate (576,1)
10-10
Form No.8DQ8-EA-13L

2014 Mazda 6 30305

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

2014 Mazda 6 30305

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

2014 Mazda 6 30305

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Mazda6_8DQ8-EA-13L_Edition3 Page1

Friday, June 13 2014 6:20 PM

A Word to Mazda Owners

Mazda Motor Corporation

Important Notes About This Manual

Air Conditioning and the Environment

©2013 Mazda Motor Corporation

How to Use This Manual

We want to help you get the most driving NOTE

The symbol below in this manual means

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

You'll find several WARNINGs,

Essential Safety Equipment 2

Maintenance and Care 6

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects 8

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

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

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

Interior Equipment (View A)

Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18

1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Equipment (View B)

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-56

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C)

Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14

1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-18

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5

2 Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt

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

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-14

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-22

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-39

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

4. Perform one of the following settings NOTE

(When programming to the key)

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Front outboard seat

Essential Safety Equipment

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

qEmergency Locking Mode