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

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

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

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

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

Mazda Motor CorporationHIROSHIMA, JAPAN

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

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

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

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

2004 Mazda Motor CorporationPrinted in Japan June 2004(Print1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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Before Driving Your MazdaImportant information about driving your Mazda.

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Driving Your MazdaExplanation of instruments and controls.

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

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

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Maintenance and CareHow to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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

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SpecificationsTechnical information about your Mazda.

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1 Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

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

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

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Seats ..................................................................................................................... page 2-2Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-4Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-20Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-10Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-16Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-18Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-34Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-34Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-14Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-18Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-29Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-30Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-31Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-34Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2Audio system ....................................................................................................... page 6-9Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-67Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-70Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-70Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-67Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-67Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-68Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-68Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-69


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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-15Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-18Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-11Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-17Convertible top .................................................................................................. page 3-20Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-33Antenna ............................................................................................................... page 6-9Washer fluid ....................................................................................................... page 8-24Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-29Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-33


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2 Essential Safety Equipment

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

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

Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-4Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-43-Point Type Seat Belt .............................................................. 2-7Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems .................. 2-8Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-10Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-11Seat Belt Warning Beep .......................................................... 2-12

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-13Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-13Installing a Child-Restraint System ......................................... 2-16LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-18

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-20Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-20Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch .................................. 2-23Air Bag System Description ................................................... 2-26

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Seats

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

qSeat Slide

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

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

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

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qSeat Recline

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

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

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

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

CAUTIONWhen returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure yousupport the seatback while operatingthe seatback lever. If the seatback is notsupported, it will flip forward suddenlyand could cause injury.


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

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

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

However, the passenger's seat lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergencylocking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode.

WARNINGNot Wearing Seat Belts:Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown outof the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision,occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer. Always wear your seat belt andmake sure all occupants are properly restrained.

Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbingof the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in acollision. Whether a seat was occupied or not, if the air bags deployed the seat beltpretensioners also deployed and both seat belts must be replaced. Have an AuthorizedMazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they areused again.

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

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

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

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qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.The lap belt should be worn SNUGLYAND AS LOWAS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across thestomach area.Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with yourdoctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

qEmergency Locking Mode

If the belt has fully retracted, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until youmove it into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out to its full length. Inthe emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and theretractor will lock in position during a collision.If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or inmotion, you may be in the automatic locking mode because you have pulled the belt too farout. To return to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until you can stopthe vehicle in a safe level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency lockingmode and then again extend it around you.


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qAutomatic Locking Mode

Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into the automaticlocking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraintsystem. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See thesection on child restraint (page 2-13).

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3-Point Type Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belts

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

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

Tongue

Buckle

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

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

Too high

Take up slack Keep low on hip bone

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


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qUnfastening the Seat Belts

Depress the button on the buckle.

NOTE

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

To secure the passenger's seat belt whennot in use, insert the belt tongue into theslot.

Seat Belt Pretensioner andLoad Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver andpassenger seat belts are equipped withpretensioner and load limiting systems.In moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal accidents, the air bag andpretensioner systems deploysimultaneously. The pretensioners take upslack in the seat belts as the air bags areexpanding. The seat belt pretensionersystem will not activate if the seat belt isnot fastened, only you can be sure it isworn properly. The load limiting systemreleases belt webbing in a controlledmanner to reduce belt force on theoccupant's chest.

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

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WARNINGExpended Seat Belt Pretensioners:Use of front seat belts with thepretensioner system expended isdangerous.The seat belt pretensioners will onlyfunction once. After they areexpended, they will not work againand must be replaced immediately.If the seat belt pretensioners are notreplaced, the risk of injury in acollision will increase.Always have an Authorized MazdaDealer inspect the seat beltpretensioners and air bags after anycollision. The seat belt pretensionersand air bags must be replaced afterany collision, which causes them todeploy.

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

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

NOTE

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

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


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qAir Bag/Seat Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Light

If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemis normal, the warning light illuminateswhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position or after the engine is cranked.After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes,illuminates or doesn't illuminate at allwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position. If any of these occur, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccident.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat beltextender and store it in the vehicle. Ifthe seat belt extender is left connected,the seat belt warning light will notilluminate and function properly.

Seat Belt Warning Light

If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the seat belt warning lightwill remain on until the belt is fastened.If the system does not operate correctly,consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


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Seat Belt Warning BeepIf the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds.

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

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

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

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should use seat belts, both lap andshoulder. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck or face, move the child closer to the center ofthe vehicle .

A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used in the front seat with the airbag system activated.

We have installed lower LATCH anchor points for LATCH style booster seats and infantcarriers that work without tethers only. Any other child-restraint system that has an uppertether cannot be used in this vehicle because there is no tether anchor. Do not try to connecta tether, the seat and head restraint combination allows you maximum adult space but anyattempt to install a tether point will result in too much slack in an accident or a very skewedchild seat location and pose a serious risk of injury or death to your child. Use the seat beltsto properly secure the non-tethered child-restraint systems other than the LATCH boosterseats and non-tethered infant carriers. Turn off the passenger air bag deactivation switch.To expose and use the lower LATCH anchor points, which are affixed to the body and notthe seat, slide the seat all the way rearward which is the optimal vehicle seat position for allchildren in this two seat car.

We have provided a deactivation switch that will disable passenger air bag inflation. Do notswitch off the passenger air bag without reading the Passenger Air Bag DeactivationSwitch (page 2-23).


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

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

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

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:When a rear-facing child-restraint system is installed on the passenger's seat and thepassenger air bag deactivation switch is not in the OFF position, it is extremelydangerous. In an accident, the air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or evendeath to the child in the rear-facing child-restraint system. When using a rear-facingchild-restraint system, always set the passenger air bag deactivation switch to OFFposition.

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

Child-Restraint Tether:Using a child-restraint system that requires a tether is dangerous. Your Mazda doesn'thave a child-restraint tether. The child-restraint system cannot be properly secured. Ina collision, it could move and cause serious injury or even death to the child orsomeone else. Always use a child-restraint system designed for use without a tether.

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

NOTE

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of speciallydesigned LATCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat. When using theseanchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems(page 2-18).


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Installing a Child-Restraint System

The passenger lap/shoulder belt can easilybe converted into the automatic lockingmode, which must be done to hold thechild-restraint system.Some child-restraint systems also employspecially designed LATCH attachments;refer to LATCH Child-RestraintSystems (page 2-18).Follow these manufacturer's instructionswhen installing a child-restraint system onthe passenger's seat, unless you areattaching a LATCH-equipped child-restraint system to the LATCH loweranchors. Refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems (page 2-18).

NOTE

Follow the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions carefully. Ifyou are not sure whether you have aLATCH system, check in the child-restraint system manufacturer'sinstructions and follow themaccordingly. Depending on the type ofchild-restraint system, it may notemploy seat belts which are inautomatic locking mode, however if ituses an upper tether, it cannot bemounted properly in this vehicle asthere is no safe way to anchor the tether.

Before installing a rear-facing child-restraint system, the passenger air bagmust be deactivated (page 2-23).

NOTE

Before installing a child-restraintsystem, refer to Passenger Air BagDeactivation Switch (page 2-23).

1. Make sure to remove articles frombehind the passenger seat that wouldprevent the seat from sliding back fully,and then slide the seat as far back aspossible.

2. Secure the child-restraint system withthe lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routinginstructions.

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

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

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

l Follow the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions carefully.Depending on the type of child-restraint system, it may not employseat belts which are in automaticlocking mode, however if it uses anupper tether, it cannot be mountedproperly in this vehicle as there is nosafe way to anchor the tether.


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LATCH Child-Restraint SystemsYour Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems behind the passenger seat. Only LATCH booster seats andinfant carriers without upper tethers can be used in this position, as there is no good placeto anchor the tether due to this vehicle's design. Both anchors must be used when installingthese lower anchor only child-restraint systems, otherwise the seat will bounce around andput the child in danger.

WARNINGManufacturer's Instructions for Child-Restraint System:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make surethe child-restraint system does not rely on an upper tether and then properly securethose non-tethered seats according to the child-restraint system manufacturer'sinstructions.

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

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

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qLATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure

Before installing a rear-facing child-restraint system, the passenger air bagmust be deactivated (page 2-23).

NOTE

Before installing a child-restraintsystem, refer to Passenger Air BagDeactivation Switch (page 2-23).

1. Make sure to remove articles frombehind the passenger seat that wouldprevent the seat from sliding back fully,and then slide the seat as far back aspossible to insert the LATCH loweranchors between the seat bottom andthe seatback.

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

NOTE

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

3. Secure the child-restraint system usingBOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instruction, however ifit uses an upper tether, it cannot bemounted properly in this vehicle asthere is no safe way to anchor thetether.


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Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) PrecautionsThe supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 2 air bags (verify SRS AIRBAGlocation indicator marks).They are located in:

l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

l The passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)

The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protectiononly in the front seats in certain situations, so seat belts are always important in thefollowing ways:

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

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

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

l Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal collisions that are not severe enough toactivate the air bags.

l Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

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

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

Children should be protected by a child-restraint system. Laws vary on the size a childmust be to use a child-restraint system (page 2-13).We have provided a deactivation switch that will disable passenger air bag inflation. Do notswitch off the passenger air bag without reading the Passenger Air Bag DeactivationSwitch (page 2-23).Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow theinstallation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions.Please be aware that there is no good way to anchor an upper tether, so do not pick a childrestraint system that uses upper tethers at all.

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

Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:When a rear-facing child-restraint system is installed on the passenger's seat and thepassenger air bag deactivation switch is not in the OFF position, it is extremelydangerous. In an accident, the air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or evendeath to the child in the rear-facing child-restraint system. When using a rear-facingchild-restraint system, always set the passenger air bag deactivation switch to OFFposition.

Seating Position with Air Bags:Sitting too close to the air bag modules or placing hands or feet on them is extremelydangerous. Air bags inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries could occur ifsomeone is too close. The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steeringwheel. The passenger should keep both feet on the floor. Seat occupants should adjusttheir seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks withseat belts worn properly.

Air Bag Modules:Attaching an object to the air bag modules or placing something in front of them isdangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with air bag inflation and injurethe occupants.Always keep the air bag modules free of objects.

Hot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in thesteering wheel or the dashboard are very hot. You could get burned. Don't touch theinternal components of the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.


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

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

Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system isdangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don't make anymodifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extraelectrical equipment on or near system components or wiring.

NOTE

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

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

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Passenger Air BagDeactivation Switch

WARNINGUnnecessary Deactivation ofPassenger Air Bag:Unnecessary deactivation of thepassenger air bag is dangerous. Ifturned off unnecessarily, thepassenger will not receive the addedprotection of the air bag. Seriousinjuries or even death could occur.With the exception of passengersfitting the categories described below,do not turn the air bag deactivationswitch to the OFF position.

Your vehicle is equipped with a passengerair bag deactivation switch. The switch islocated in the center console. The switchmust be used to deactivate the passengerair bag and the passenger seat beltpretensioner system when the occupant ofthe passenger seat fits into one of thefollowing categories (as described in therequest form for the air bag on-off switch,the appendix B to part 595 of NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration[NHTSA]):

l Infants (less than one year old; for alltypes of restraint, but particularly therear-facing child restraint.)

l Children aged 1 to 12

l People with certain medical conditionswhich, according to his/her physician,could be adversely affected by air-bagactivation

For more government release informationon air bag deactivation, contact yourAuthorized Mazda Dealer for theoccupant categories as described in therequest form for the air bag deactivationswitch in the NHTSA rules.The air bag deactivation switch turns offthe passenger air bag. Make sure thepassenger air bag deactivation switch is inthe ON position except when a passengerfitting the previous categories occupiesthe front passenger seat.

Air bag deactivation switch

Deactivation indicatoir

PassengerAir Bag

DeactivationSwitch

PassengerAir BagOperation

Air BagDeactivationIndicatorLight

OFF position

Deactivate ON

ON position

Ready OFF

When the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light comes on forabout 6 seconds.


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If the passenger air bag deactivationswitch is in the OFF position, theindicator light remains on to warn that thepassenger air bag has been deactivated.

NOTE

Have the passenger air bag deactivationswitch inspected by an AuthorizedMazda Dealer if any of these conditionsoccur:

l The indicator doesn't come on whenthe ignition switch is turned to theON position.

l The indicator doesn't remain onwhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition and the passenger air bagdeactivation switch is in the OFFposition.

l The indicator remains on when theignition switch is in the ON positionand the passenger air bagdeactivation switch is in the ONposition.

qTo Deactivate The Passenger AirBag

WARNINGLeaving the Key in the Passenger AirBag Deactivation Switch:Unintentional deactivation of thepassenger air bag is dangerous. In anaccident, the passenger will not beproperly protected. Serious injuries oreven death could occur. To avoidunintentional deactivation, always usethe same key to operate the passengerair bag deactivation switch and theignition switch, that way you won'tleave the key in the passenger air bagdeactivation switch.

1. Insert the key into the switch.

2. Turn the key clockwise until the keypoints to OFF.

3. Remove the key.

4. Make sure the air bag deactivationindicator light remains on when theignition is in the ON position.

The passenger air bag will remaindeactivated until the passenger air bagdeactivation switch is turned to the ONposition.

qTo Ready The Passenger Air Bag

1. Insert the key into the switch.

2. Turn the key counterclockwise until thekey points to ON.

3. Remove the key.

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4. Make sure the air bag deactivationindicator light goes off after 6 secondswhen the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position.


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Air Bag System DescriptionThe supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:

l The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

The air bags are mounted in the following locations: the center of the steering wheel, thepassenger-side of the dashboard. They are out of sight until activated.The passenger air bag has a deactivation switch located on the center console (page 2-23).

Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

Inflators and air bags

Crash sensor

qHow the Air Bags Work

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

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qAir Bag Activation/Deactivation

Air bag activation

A greater than moderate impact will causethe air bags to inflate in the followingcases:

l Hitting a solid wall straight on atgreater than about 22 km/h (14 mph).

l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hardobject.

l Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

l Frontal impact within about a 30degree range from head-on to thevehicle.

l Driving into a big hole or hitting the farside of a hole.

Limitations to air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, theair bags may not inflate in the followingcases:

l Impacts involving trees or poles causesevere cosmetic damage but may nothave enough impact to activate the airbag.

l Frontal offset impact to the vehiclemay not provide the stopping forcenecessary for air bag deployment.


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l Rear-ending or running under a truck'stail gate may not provide the stoppingforce necessary for air bag deployment.

Non-activation of air bags

Air bags will not normally inflate in thefollowing cases:

l Collision from the rear.

l Impact to the side.

l Vehicle roll-over.

qConstant Monitoring

The following components of the air bagsystems are monitored by a diagnosticsystem:

l SAS unit

l Crash sensor

l Air bag modules

l Seat belt pretensioners

l Related wiring

l Passenger air bag deactivation switch

A diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the systems' readiness. Thisbegins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven.

qAir Bag/Seat Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Light

If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemis normal, the warning light illuminateswhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position or after the engine is cranked.After about 6 seconds it goes out.

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A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes,illuminates or doesn't illuminate at allwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position. If any of these occur, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccident.

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

qMaintenance

The air bag systems do not require regularmaintenance. But if any of the followingoccurs, take your vehicle to an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible:

l The air bag system warning lightflashes.

l The air bag system warning lightremains illuminated.

l The air bag system warning lightremains off when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position.

l The air bags inflate.

WARNINGDamaged Air Bag Sensors:Driving with damaged air bag sensorsis dangerous. A collision, even one notstrong enough to inflate the air bags,could damage the sensors. If there wasa subsequent collision, a damagedsensor would not inflate the air bags.Always have an Authorized MazdaDealer inspect the air bag systemsafter a collision.

Removing Interior Parts:Removing any components such as thefront dashboard, the steering wheel orparts containing air bag parts orsensors is dangerous. These partscontain essential air bag parts. The airbag could accidentally activate andcause serious injuries. Always have anAuthorized Mazda Dealer removethese parts.

Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag or avehicle with live air bags in it can beextremely dangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury canresult. Ask an Authorized MazdaDealer how to safely dispose of an airbag or how to scrap an air bagequipped vehicle.


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3 Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts.

Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2Keyless Entry System ............................................................ 3-3Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-9Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-11Inside Trunk Release Handle .................................................. 3-14Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-15Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-17Hood ....................................................................................... 3-18Convertible Top ...................................................................... 3-20Detachable Hardtop .............................................................. 3-25

Security System ........................................................................... 3-31Immobilizer System ............................................................. 3-31

Mirrors ........................................................................................ 3-34Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-34

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Keys

WARNINGKeys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move. Don't leave thekeys in your vehicle with children andkeep them in a place where yourchildren will not find or play withthem.

NOTE

(With immobilizer system)Refer to Immobilizer System (page3-31) for information regarding keysand engine starting on vehiclesequipped with the immobilizer system.

The keys operate all locks.Retractable key type

Key code number plate

Non-retractable key type

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plateattached to the key set; detach this plateand store it in a safe place (not in thevehicle) for use if you need to make areplacement key.

Also write down the code number andkeep it in another safe and handy place,but not in the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult yourAuthorized Mazda Dealer with the codenumber ready.

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Key unfold/fold method (Retractablekey type)

To unfold the key, press the releasebutton.To fold the key, press the release buttonand rotate the key into the holder.

Keyless Entry System

This system locks and unlocks the doorsand opens the trunk.It can also help you signal for attention inan emergency.Press the button slowly and accurately.

CAUTIONTo avoid damage to the transmitter, donot:

l Drop it.

l Get it wet.

l Disassemble it.

l Expose it to heat or sunlight.

NOTE

l The keyless entry system is designedto operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)from the center of the vehicle, butthis may vary because of localconditions.

l The system doesn't operate when theignition switch is in the ON position.

l If the transmitter does not operatewhen pressing a button or theoperation range becomes too small,the battery may be dead. To install anew battery, refer to Maintenance(page 3-6).

l Additional transmitters can beobtained at an Authorized MazdaDealer. Up to 3 transmitters can beused with the keyless entry systemper vehicle. Bring all transmitters toan Authorized Mazda Dealer whenthe electronic codes need to be reset.

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qTransmitter

Retractable key type

Lock buttonUnlock button

Trunk button

Panic button


Unlock button

Lock buttonPanic button

Trunk button

NOTE

l (U.S.A.)This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

l (CANADA)This device complies with RSS-210of Industry CANADA. Operation issubject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference,including interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

NOTE

If the lock and unlock buttons arepressed sequentially, the hazardwarning lights may not flash correctly.

Lock button

To lock the doors, press the lock buttonand the hazard warning lights will flashonce.

To confirm that all the doors have beenlocked, press the lock button again within5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,the horn will sound and the hazardwarning lights will flash once.

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NOTE

Confirm that all the doors are lockedvisually or audibly by use of the doubleclick.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press theunlock button and the hazard warninglights will flash twice.

To unlock all the doors, press the unlockbutton again within 5 seconds and thehazard warning lights will flash twice.

NOTE

After unlocking with the transmitter, alldoors will automatically lock if one ofthe doors is not opened within about 30seconds.

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the button.

Panic button

You can use the button to turn on thealarm, which allows you to signal forattention in an emergency.

NOTE

The alarm will work whether any dooris open or closed.

Turning on the alarm

(Retractable key type)Pressing the button for about a secondwill trigger the alarm for about 2 minutesand 30 seconds, and do the following:

l The horn sounds intermittently.

l The hazard warning lights flash.

(Non-retractable key type)Pressing the button once will trigger thealarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds,and do the following:

l The horn sounds intermittently.

l The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

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qTransmitter Maintenance

CAUTIONl Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facing upward.Battery leakage could occur if it isnot installed correctly.

l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful not to get dirt in thetransmitter as it could damage it.

l Danger of battery explosion if it isincorrectly replaced.

l Replace only with the same typebattery*.

* Retractable key type: CR1620 orequivalentNon-retractable key type: CR2025or equivalent

l Dispose of used batteries accordingto the following instructions.

l Insulate the plus and minusterminals of the battery usingcellophane or equivalent tape.

l Never disassemble.l Never throw the battery into fire

and/or water.l Never deform or crush.

Replacing the transmitter battery

Retractable key type

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slotand push the tab to remove the keyfrom the transmitter.

Tab

2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slotand gently pry open the transmitter.

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3. Remove the battery.

4. Put in the new battery (CR1620 orequivalent) with the positive pole ( )facing down.

5. Align the front and back covers andsnap the transmitter shut.

6. Install the key to the transmitter.


1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slotand gently pry open the transmitter.

Back cover

Slot

2. Press the portion of the batteryindicated by A and remove the battery.

A

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3. Install a new battery (CR2025 orequivalent) into the front portion of theholder with the positive pole ( )facing up. Press on the B portion of thebattery to set the battery.

Front of holder

Front cover

Back cover

B

CAUTIONDo not press any buttons whenreplacing the battery. The electroniccode could be altered and cause thekeyless entry system to malfunction.If the keyless entry system fails tooperate, contact an Authorized MazdaDealer.

4. Align the front and back covers andsnap the transmitter shut.

qService

If you have a problem with the keylessentry system, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bringall remaining transmitters to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible for a replacement and to makethe lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

CAUTIONChanges or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.

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Door Locks

WARNINGUnattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animalunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. In hot weather,temperatures inside a vehicle canbecome high enough to cause braindamage or even death. Always take allchildren and animals with you orleave a responsible person with them.

Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move. Don't leave thekeys in your vehicle with children andkeep them in a place where yourchildren will not find or play withthem.

Unlocked Doors:Unlocked doors in a moving vehicleare dangerous. Passengers can fall outif a door is accidentally opened andcan more easily be thrown out in anaccident. So keep all doors lockedwhen driving.

NOTE

Always remove the key from theignition switch, close all windows, andlock all doors and the trunk lid whenleaving your vehicle unattended. Thisdiscourages intruders and thieves.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

Either door can be locked/unlocked withthe key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock,toward the back to lock.

Unlock

Lock

qLocking, Unlocking withTransmitter

The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to keyless entry system(page 3-3).

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qLocking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob

To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.This does not operate the other doorlocks.

Lock

Unlock

To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position and close the door.This does not operate the other doorlocks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, becareful not to leave the key inside thevehicle.

qPower Door Locks

Locking, unlocking with key

Both doors lock automatically when eitherdoor is locked with the key. Both doorsunlock when the driver's door is unlockedand the key is held in the unlock positiona second longer. Also, both doors unlockwhen the passenger's door is unlocked.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Holding the key in the unlockedposition in the driver's door lock forabout a second unlocks both doors. Tounlock only the driver's door, insert thekey into the driver's door lock and turnthe key briefly to the unlock positionand then immediately return it to thecenter position.

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Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch

Both doors lock automatically whenLOCK is pushed. They all unlock whenthe unmarked part of the door-lock switchis pushed.

Unlock

Lock

Trunk Lid

WARNINGOpen Trunk and Exhaust Gas:Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicleis dangerous. This gas contains CO(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,odorless, and highly poisonous. Ifinhaled, it can cause loss ofconsciousness and death. Becauseexhaust gas can get into the cabinthrough an open trunk, keep the trunkclosed when driving.

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qOpening and Closing the Trunk

WARNINGOpen Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid and donot allow children to play inside thevehicle.

Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving children or animalsunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. Babies left sleeping andkids who lock themselves in cars ortrunks can die very quickly from heatprostration. Don't leave your childrenor pets alone in a car at any time.Don't leave the car or the trunkunlocked. Always keep the car frombeing a tempting place to play bylocking doors and the trunk, andkeeping the keys where children won'tplay with them.

Opening the trunk lid with the key

Insert the key into the slot and turn itclockwise.

Open

Opening the trunk lid with thetransmitter

The trunk lid can be opened by operatingthe keyless entry system transmitter, referto Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).

Opening the trunk lid with the remoterelease lever

The remote trunk lid release is mounted inthe center console.To open the console, unlock it and pullthe release catch.

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To release the trunk lid, pull up on thetrunk lid release lever.

Closing the trunk lid

Use both hands to push the trunk lid downuntil the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it issecure.

qRemote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out

The remote release may be canceled toprevent anyone in the vehicle fromopening the trunk.

Close the trunk, insert the key, and turn itcounterclockwise, then return the key tothe center position and remove it.

To activate the remote release, insert thekey, turn it clockwise and open the trunklid at the same time.

NOTE

If the remote trunk lid release does notwork, insert the key and turn itclockwise.

qTrunk Light

The trunk light is on when the lid is openand off when it's closed.

NOTE

l To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the trunkopen for a long period when theengine is not running.

l The trunk and license plate lightsshare the same light bulbs.

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Inside Trunk ReleaseHandle

Your vehicle is equipped with an insidetrunk release handle that provides a meansof escape for children and adults in theevent they become locked inside thetrunk.

No matter how careful adults might bewith keys and locking their cars, parentsshould be aware that children may betempted to play around vehicles and usethe trunk as a hiding place.

Adults are advised to familiarizethemselves with the operation andlocation of the inside release handle sothat all children can be told about it in anappropriate way, keeping in mind thatmost vehicles don't have such handles.

WARNINGOpen Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid and donot allow children to play inside thevehicle.

Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving children or animalsunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. Babies left sleeping andkids who lock themselves in cars ortrunks can die very quickly from heatprostration. Don't leave your childrenor pets alone in a car at any time.Don't leave the car or the trunkunlocked. Always keep the car frombeing a tempting place to play bylocking doors and the trunk, andkeeping the keys where children won'tplay with them.

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qOpening the Trunk Lid from theInside

Pull the illuminated T shaped handle.The handle is made of material that willglow for hours in the darkness of thetrunk following a brief exposure toambient light.

The T shaped handle is located on theinside of the trunk end trim.

Handle

CAUTIONAlways keep the handle firmly attachedto the holder and in the recessedposition. Not securing the handle thisway could allow it to snag luggage inthe trunk and open the trunk lid.

Power WindowsThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate.

WARNINGClosing Power Windows:Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head, oreven neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious injury oreven death.This warning applies especially tochildren. Make sure the opening isclear before closing a window.

Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move. Don't leave thekeys in your vehicle with children andkeep them in a place where yourchildren will not find or play withthem.

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qOperating the Driver's SidePower Window

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch.

Open

CloseLeft window

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,press the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, lightly pullup the switch and then release it.

qOperating the Passenger PowerWindow

To open the window to the desiredposition, hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, pull up the switch.

Close

Open

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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNINGFuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illness ifingested. Fuel spray is released whenthere is pressure in the fuel tank andthe fuel cap is removed too quickly.When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it.

Fuel Vapor:Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could beignited by sparks or flames causingserious burns and injuries. Beforerefueling, stop the engine, and alwayskeep sparks and flames away from thefiller neck. Additionally, use of theincorrect fuel filler cap or not using afuel filler cap may result in fuel leak,which could result in serious burns ordeath in an accident.

CAUTIONAlways use only a genuine Mazda fuelcap or an approved equivalent,available at an Authorized MazdaDealer. The wrong cap can result in aserious malfunction of the fuel andemission control systems. It may alsocause the check engine light in theinstrument cluster to illuminate.

qFuel-Filler Lid

The remote fuel-filler lid release ismounted in the center console.To open the console, unlock it and pullthe release catch.

To open the fuel-filler lid, pull up on theremote fuel-filler lid release.

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qFuel-Filler Cap

To remove the filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise.

To close the filler cap, turn it clockwiseuntil it clicks.

Open

Close

CAUTIONMake sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate on when the capisn't tightened securely. If the lightremains on (even after you havetightened the cap securely, driven, andrestarted the engine several times), itmay indicate a different problem.Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer assoon as possible.

Hood

WARNINGClosed and Securely Locked Hood:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. Alwayscheck that the hood is closed andsecurely locked.

qOpening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull therelease handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle

2. Pull the hood latch up and lift the hood.

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3. Use the support rod to hold the hoodopen.

ClipSupport rod

qClosing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to makecertain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Insert the support rod in its clip whileholding up the hood. Verify that thesupport rod is secured in the clip beforeclosing the hood.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

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Convertible Top

Windshield headerTop storage area

Top latch assembley Top covering

Top latch assembly detail

Top frame

Top latch

Unlock button

qConvertible Top Precautions

WARNINGStanding in a Moving Vehicle:Standing in the vehicle, or sitting onthe convertible top storage area orcenter console when it's moving is adangerous way to ride. During asudden maneuver or collision youcould be seriously injured or evenkilled.Sit in the seat with the seat belt onwhen the vehicle is moving.

WARNINGFastening Mechanisms:It is dangerous to place your hands orfingers near the fasteningmechanisms. Your hands or fingerscould be caught and injured by themechanism. Always keep your handsand fingers away from the fasteningmechanisms when moving the top.

CAUTIONRemove leaves that accumulate on andaround the convertible top. If the leavesare not removed, they may block thewater drainage outlets.

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l Before lowering or raising the top, stopin a safe place off the right-of-way andpark on a level surface.

l Make sure nothing is on the top or nearthe back window when raising orlowering the top.Even small objects may interfere andcause damage.

l When lowering the top, make sureobjects inside the vehicle aren't blownaway by the wind.

l Secure all loose objects inside beforedriving with the top down.

l To help prevent burglary or vandalismand to ensure that the passengercompartment stays dry, close the topsecurely and lock all doors whenleaving the vehicle.

l Don't drive through an automatic carwash; it may damage the top.

l Don't raise or lower the top when thetemperature is below 5 C (41 F) ; thiswill damage the top material.

l Don't lower the top when it's wet. If thetop dries while folded, it willdeteriorate and shrink.

l Lowering the top while it's wet canalso cause water to drip into thepassenger compartment.

l Don't raise or lower the top when thewind is strong; the wind could damagethe top.

qLowering the Convertible Top

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andfirmly set the parking brake.

2. Lower the side windows, then turn offthe ignition.

3. Pull down the sunvisors.

Sunvisor Sunvisor

4. Remove all objects in the top storagearea.

WARNINGObjects in the Storage Area:Putting heavy or sharp objects in thetop storage area is dangerous.During a sudden stop or collision, theycan become projectiles that might hitand injure passengers.Don't place heavy or sharp objects inthe top storage area.

5. Push the unlock buttons and fullyrelease the top latches.

Unlock button

Top latch

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6. Lift up on the front section of the top torelease it from the windshield header.

Windshield header

7. Fold back the front and carefully lowerit to the storage area, then put thelatches in the locked position.

qCovering the Convertible Top

1. Cover the convertible top with the topcovering, stored in the trunk.

2. Feed the straps on the bottom of thecovering through the lower links andsnap them into position.

Top covering

LinkStrap

3. Secure the top covering with the straps.

4. Affix the top covering fasteners.

5. Insert the top covering's rear edge intothe groove in the body molding.

Top covering

Body

Molding

CAUTIONNever drive with the top partiallyfolded or uncovered. Otherwise the topand/or the top covering could bedamaged.

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qRaising the Convertible Top




Sunvisor Sunvisor

4. Undo the fasteners and straps.

5. Remove the top covering and store itproperly in the trunk.

6. Unlock the top latches and open themfully.

7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the topup and forward until it's against thewindshield header.

Windshield header

8. After securely hooking the top latchesonto the windshield header, push eachlatch up with the palm of your handuntil the lock buttons click and thelatches are locked.

CAUTIONMake sure the top is securely locked bypushing up on it.Driving with the top unlocked coulddamage the top.

NOTE

Make sure the top is securely locked bypushing up on it. If it still sounds loose(rattles) after being locked by the toplatches, have it inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.

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9. If the rear window defroster coupler isdisconnected, connect the coupler.

Rear window defroster coupler

qTaking Care of the Top

Refer to convertible top maintenance(page 8-46) for information on taking careof the top.

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Detachable Hardtop

Top latch assembly

Side latch assembly

Rear deck latch

Rear deck stud


qDetachable Hardtop Precautions

WARNINGStanding in a Moving Vehicle:Standing in the vehicle, or sitting onthe convertible top storage area orcenter console when it's moving is adangerous way to ride. During asudden maneuver or collision youcould be seriously injured or evenkilled.Sit in the seat with the seat belt onwhen the vehicle is moving.

WARNINGHardtop and Rollover Accidents:Rollover accidents on a hardtopvehicle are dangerous. The hardtop isnot as strong as a regular steel roof.Rollover accidents could dislodge orcrush the hardtop and cause seriousinjuries or even death, just as with notop or a soft top.Always drive safely and observe thespeed limit.

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WARNINGFastening Mechanisms:It is dangerous to place your hands orfingers near the fasteningmechanisms. Your hands or fingerscould be caught and injured by themechanism. Always keep your handsand fingers away from the fasteningmechanisms when moving the top.

l When removing the hardtop, make surethe operation is performed by 2persons.

l Before removing or installing thehardtop, be sure you are parked out oftraffic in a flat area near the locationyour top is to be stored.

l When removing the hardtop, make sureobjects inside the vehicle aren't blownaway by the wind.

l Secure all loose objects inside beforedriving with the hardtop removed.

l Don't drive through an automatic carwash; it may damage the hardtop.

l Don't remove or install the hardtopwhen the wind is strong; the windcould damage the hardtop.

l Before removing the hardtop, lower theantenna.

l Removing the hardtop while it's wetcan cause water to drip into thepassenger compartment.

qRemoving the DetachableHardtop




Sunvisor Sunvisor

4. Push the unlock buttons and fullyrelease the top latches.

Unlock button

Top latch

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5. Push the unlock buttons and fullyrelease the side latches.

Unlock button

Side latch

6. Disconnect the rear window defrostercoupler.


7. Slide the hardtop rearward whilepressing down on the rear deck latchesto unlock the latches.

Rear deck latch

Hardtop

8. Lift the hardtop straight off the body toprev

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