2014-2018 Mazda 3 4 Door Before Driving User Manual
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Before Driving for Your Mazda 3 4 Door Third Generation (2014-2018)

Before Driving  
3
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.  
Keys......................................................3-2  
Keys ...............................................3-2  
Keyless Entry System ....................3-3  
Security System.................................3-41  
Modification and Add-On  
Equipment....................................3-41  
Immobilizer System.....................3-41  
Theft-Deterrent System*...............3-43  
Advanced Keyless Entry System........3-9  
Advanced Keyless Entry  
System*...........................................3-9  
Driving Tips.......................................3-45  
Break-In Period............................3-45  
Saving Fuel and Protection of the  
Operational Range .......................3-10  
Doors and Locks................................3-11  
Door Locks...................................3-11  
Liftgate/Trunk Lid........................3-20  
Inside Trunk Release Lever  
Environment.................................3-45  
Hazardous Driving.......................3-46  
Floor Mat .....................................3-46  
Rocking the Vehicle .....................3-47  
Winter Driving .............................3-47  
Driving In Flooded Area ..............3-49  
Overloading..................................3-50  
Driving on Uneven Road .............3-51  
(4-Door)* ......................................3-25  
Fuel and Emission.............................3-27  
Fuel and Engine Exhaust  
Precautions...................................3-27  
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap................3-30  
Towing................................................3-52  
Trailer Towing..............................3-52  
Recreational Towing ....................3-52  
Steering Wheel...................................3-32  
Steering Wheel.............................3-32  
Mirrors...............................................3-33  
Mirrors .........................................3-33  
Windows.............................................3-36  
Power Windows ...........................3-36  
Moonroof * ...................................3-39  
*Some models.  
3
–1  
Before Driving  
Keys  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
The key (transmitter) may consume  
Keys  
battery power excessively if it receives  
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place  
the key near electronic devices such as  
televisions or personal computers.  
WARNING  
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with  
children and keep them in a place where  
your children will not ꢀnd or play with  
them:  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
To avoid damage to the key  
(transmitter), DO NOT:  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Drop the key.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Get the key wet.  
Leaving children in a vehicle with the  
key is dangerous. This could result in  
someone being badly injured or even  
killed. Children may ꢀnd these keys to  
be an interesting toy to play with and  
could cause the power windows or  
other controls to operate, or even make  
the vehicle move.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Disassemble the key.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Expose the key to high temperatures  
on places such as the dashboard or  
hood, under direct sunlight.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Expose the key to any kind of  
magnetic ꢀeld.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Place heavy objects on the key.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Put any magnetized objects close to  
CAUTION  
the key.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Because the key (transmitter) uses  
low-intensity radio waves, it may not  
function correctly under the following  
conditions:  
A code number is stamped on the plate  
attached to the key set; detach this plate  
and store it in a safe place (not in the  
vehicle) for use if you need to make a  
replacement key (auxiliary key).  
Also write down the code number and  
keep it in a separate safe and convenient  
place, but not in the vehicle.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
The key is carried with  
communication devices such as  
cellular phones.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
The key contacts or is covered by a  
metal object.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
The key is near electronic devices such  
as personal computers.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Non-Mazda genuine electronic  
equipment is installed in the vehicle.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
There is equipment which discharges  
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult  
your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have  
your code number ready.  
radio waves near the vehicle.  
3
–2  
Before Driving  
Keys  
NOTE  
Keyless Entry System  
The driver must carry the key to ensure the  
system functions properly.  
This system uses the key buttons to  
remotely lock and unlock the doors and  
the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid.  
The system can start the engine without  
having to take the key out of your purse or  
pocket.  
Transmitter  
Auxiliary key  
It can also help you signal for attention.  
Operating the theft-deterrent system is  
also possible on theft-deterrent system-  
equipped vehicles.  
Key code number plate  
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.  
To use the auxiliary key, pull it out of the  
key (transmitter).  
System malfunctions or warnings are  
indicated by the following warning lights  
or beeps.  
ꢀyꢀ  
KEY Warning Light (Red)  
ꢀRefer to Warning/Indicator Lights on  
page 4-20.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)  
Warning Beep  
ꢀRefer to Ignition Not Switched Off  
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-36.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning  
Beep  
ꢀRefer to Key Removed from Vehicle  
Warning Beep on page 7-36.  
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.  
CAUTION  
Radio equipment like this is governed  
by laws in the United States.  
Changes or modiꢀcations not expressly  
approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
3
–3  
Before Driving  
Keys  
NOTE  
Transmitter  
ꢀyꢀThe keyless entry system operation may  
vary due to local conditions.  
Operation indicator light  
ꢀyꢀThe keyless entry system is fully  
operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock)  
when the push button start is switched  
off. The system does not operate if the  
push button start is switched to any  
position other than off.  
Operation buttons  
ꢀyꢀIf the key does not operate when  
pressing a button or the operational  
range becomes too small, the battery  
may be dead. To install a new battery,  
refer to Replace Electrical Battery  
(page 6-39).  
ꢀyꢀBattery life is about one year. Replace  
the battery with a new one if the KEY  
indicator light (green) flashes in the  
instrument cluster. Replacing the battery  
about once a year is recommended  
because the KEY warning light/  
indicator light may not illuminate or  
flash depending on the rate of battery  
depletion.  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀ(With theft-deterrent system)  
ꢀ The hazard warning lights flash when  
the theft-deterrent system is armed or  
turned off.  
ꢀ Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page  
3-43.  
ꢀyꢀ(With the advanced keyless function)  
ꢀ A beep sound can be heard for  
confirmation when the doors and  
liftgate are locked/unlocked using the  
key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be  
turned off.  
ꢀ The volume of the beep sound can also  
be changed.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀ Use the following procedure to change  
the setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all  
of the doors and the liftgate/trunk  
lid.  
ꢀyꢀAdditional keys can be obtained at  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to  
6 keys can be used with the keyless  
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys  
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when  
additional keys are required.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
3
–4  
Before Driving  
Keys  
NOTE  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the  
driver's door, press and hold the  
LOCK button on the key for 5  
ꢀyꢀThe doors and the liftgate can be locked  
by pressing the lock button while any  
other door or the liftgate/trunk lid is  
open. The hazard warning lights will  
not flash.  
ꢀ When the lock button is pressed while  
any door is open and then the door is  
closed, all the doors and the liftgate are  
locked.  
seconds or longer.  
All of the doors and the liftgate lock  
and the beep sound activates at the  
currently set volume. (If the beep  
sound is currently set to not activate,  
it will not activate.) The 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.)  
ꢀyꢀConfirm that all doors and the liftgate  
are locked visually or audibly by use of  
the double click.  
ꢀyꢀMake sure all doors and the liftgate are  
locked after pressing the button.  
ꢀyꢀ(With theft-deterrent system)  
ꢀ When the doors are locked by pressing  
the 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.  
4. The setting change is completed by  
doing any one of the following:  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition to ACC or  
ON.  
ꢀyꢀClosing the driver's door.  
ꢀyꢀOpening the liftgate/trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀNot operating the key for 10  
seconds.  
ꢀyꢀPressing any button except the  
LOCK button on the key.  
ꢀyꢀPressing a request switch.  
Unlock button  
To unlock the driver's door, press the  
unlock button and the hazard warning  
lights will flash twice.  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
A beep sound will be heard twice.  
The operation indicator light flashes when  
the buttons are pressed.  
Lock button  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the unlock button again within 3 seconds  
and two more beep sounds will be heard.  
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the  
lock button and the hazard warning lights  
will flash once.  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
A beep sound will be heard once.  
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate  
have been locked, press the lock button  
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed  
and locked, the horn will sound.  
3
–5  
Before Driving  
Keys  
ꢀyꢀ(Auto re-lock function)  
NOTE  
ꢀ After unlocking with the key, all doors  
and the liftgate will automatically lock  
if any of the following operations are  
not performed within about 60 seconds.  
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent  
system, the hazard warning lights will  
flash for confirmation.  
ꢀ The time required for the doors to lock  
automatically can be changed.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀyꢀThe system can be set to unlock all  
doors by performing a single operation.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀ Use the following procedure to change  
the setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all  
of the doors and the liftgate/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.  
ꢀyꢀA door or the liftgate/trunk lid is  
opened.  
ꢀyꢀThe push button start is switched to  
any position other than off.  
ꢀyꢀ(With theft-deterrent system)  
ꢀ When the doors are unlocked by  
pressing the unlock button on the key  
while the theft-deterrent system is  
turned off, the hazard warning lights  
will flash twice to indicate that the  
system is turned off.  
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 any one of the following:  
Trunk button (4–door)  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition to ACC or  
ON.  
ꢀyꢀClosing the driver's door.  
ꢀyꢀOpening the liftgate/trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀNot operating the key for 10  
seconds.  
To open the trunk lid, press and hold the  
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.  
ꢀyꢀPressing any button except the  
UNLOCK button on the key.  
ꢀyꢀPressing a request switch.  
3
–6  
Before Driving  
Keys  
Panic button  
Operational Range  
If you witness from a distance someone  
attempting to break into or damage your  
vehicle, press and hold the panic button to  
activate the vehicle's alarm.  
The system operates only when the driver  
is in the vehicle or within operational  
range while the key is being carried.  
Starting the Engine  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀStarting 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.  
ꢀ If the vehicle is started and the key is  
not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not  
restart after it is shut off and the push  
button start is switched to off.  
NOTE  
The panic button will work whether any  
door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or  
closed.  
(Turning on the alarm)  
ꢀyꢀThe luggage compartment/trunk is  
out of the assured operational range,  
however, if the key (transmitter) is  
operable the engine will start.  
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or  
more will trigger the alarm for about 2  
minutes and 30 seconds, and the following  
will occur:  
With the advanced keyless function  
ꢀyꢀ  
The horn sounds intermittently.  
ꢀyꢀ  
The hazard warning lights flash.  
Interior antenna  
(Turning off the alarm)  
The alarm stops by pressing any button on  
the key.  
Operational range  
3
–7  
Before Driving  
Keys  
Without the advanced keyless function  
Interior antenna  
Operational range  
NOTE  
The engine may not start if the key is  
placed in the following areas:  
ꢀyꢀAround the dashboard  
ꢀyꢀIn the storage compartments such as the  
glove compartment  
ꢀyꢀOn the rear parcel shelf (4–door)  
Key Suspend Function  
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.  
To restore the functions, press the unlock  
button on the functions-suspended key in  
the vehicle.  
3
–8  
Before Driving  
Advanced Keyless Entry System  
NOTE  
Advanced Keyless Entry  
System*  
The advanced keyless entry system  
functions can be deactivated to prevent  
any possible adverse effect on a user  
wearing a pacemaker or other medical  
device. If the system is deactivated, you  
will be unable to start the engine by  
carrying the key. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for details. If the advanced  
keyless entry system has been deactivated,  
you can start the engine by following the  
procedure indicated when the key battery  
goes dead.  
WARNING  
Radio waves from the key may aꢁect  
medical devices such as pacemakers:  
Before using the key near people who  
use medical devices, ask the medical  
device manufacturer or your physician  
if radio waves from the key will aꢁect  
the device.  
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key  
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.  
The advanced keyless function allows you  
to lock/unlock the doors and liftgate, or  
open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying  
the key without using the key.  
System malfunctions or warnings are  
indicated by the following warning beeps.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Request switch Inoperable Warning  
Beep  
ꢀRefer to Request Switch Inoperable  
Warning Beep (With the advanced  
keyless function) on page 7-36.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/  
Trunk Warning Beep  
ꢀRefer to Key Left-in-luggage  
Compartment Warning Beep (With the  
advanced keyless function) on page 7-  
36.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep  
ꢀRefer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning  
Beep (With the advanced keyless  
function) on page 7-37.  
*Some models.  
3
–9  
Before Driving  
Advanced Keyless Entry System  
Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid  
Operational Range  
The system operates only when the driver  
is in the vehicle or within operational  
range while the key is being carried.  
Exterior antenna  
NOTE  
When the battery power is low, or in  
places where there are high-intensity radio  
waves or noise, the operational range  
may become narrower or the system may  
not operate. For determining battery  
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry  
System on page 3-3.  
80cm (31in)  
Operational range  
Locking, Unlocking the Doors and  
the Liftgate  
Exterior antenna  
Locking only  
(5-door)  
80cm (31in)  
80cm (31in)  
Operational range  
NOTE  
The system may not operate if you are too  
close to the windows or door handles, or  
liftgate.  
3
–10  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
After closing the doors, always verify  
that they are securely closed:  
Doors not securely closed are  
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with  
a door not securely closed, the door  
could open unexpectedly resulting in  
an accident.  
Door Locks  
WARNING  
Always take all children and pets with  
you or leave a responsible person with  
them:  
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in  
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot  
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle  
can become high enough to cause  
brain damage or even death.  
Always conꢀrm the safety around the  
vehicle before opening a door:  
Suddenly opening a door is dangerous.  
A passing vehicle or a pedestrian could  
be hit and cause an accident.  
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with  
children and keep them in a place where  
your children will not ꢀnd or play with  
them:  
CAUTION  
Always conꢀrm the conditions around  
the vehicle before opening/closing the  
doors and use caution during strong  
winds or when parked on an incline.  
Not being aware of the conditions  
around the vehicle is dangerous  
because ꢀngers could get caught in  
the door or a passing pedestrian could  
be hit, resulting in an unexpected  
accident or injury.  
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  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
ꢀyꢀ(Door unlock (control) system with  
collision detection)  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀWhen the ignition is switched to ACC  
or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention  
feature prevents you from locking  
yourself out of the vehicle.  
ꢀ All doors and the liftgate will  
automatically unlock if they are locked  
using the power door locks with any  
door open.  
ꢀ The vehicle lock-out prevention feature  
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 door.  
ꢀ This system automatically unlocks the  
doors in the event the vehicle is involved  
in an accident to allow passengers to  
get out 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.  
ꢀ (With the advanced keyless function)  
ꢀ 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 driver that the key has been left in  
the vehicle.  
Locking, Unlocking with Key  
All doors and the liftgate lock  
automatically when the driver's door is  
locked using the key.  
All doors and the liftgate unlock when the  
driver's door is unlocked and the key is  
held in the unlock position for one second  
or longer.  
Turn the key toward the front to lock,  
toward the back to unlock.  
Unlock  
Lock  
3
–12  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
NOTE  
Liftgate (5–door Lock only)  
Holding the key in the unlocked position in  
the driver's door lock for about a second  
unlocks all doors and the liftgate. To  
unlock only the driver's door, insert the  
key into the driver's door lock and turn  
the key briefly to the unlock position and  
then immediately return it to the center  
position.  
Request switch  
Locking, Unlocking with Request  
Switch (With the advanced keyless  
function)  
To lock  
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/  
unlocked by pressing the request switch  
on the front doors while the key is being  
carried.  
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch and the hazard warning  
lights will flash once.  
A beep sound will be heard once.  
(5–door)  
The request switch on the liftgate can only  
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.  
Front doors  
To unlock  
Driver's door request switch  
To unlock the driver's door, press the  
request switch. A beep sound will be heard  
twice and the hazard warning lights will  
flash twice.  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch again within 3 seconds  
and two more beep sounds will be heard.  
Request switch  
Front passenger door request switch  
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press  
the request switch. A beep sound will be  
heard twice and the hazard warning lights  
will flash twice.  
3
–13  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
ꢀyꢀAll doors and the liftgate cannot be  
locked when any door or the liftgate is  
open.  
ꢀyꢀIt may require a few seconds for the  
doors to unlock after the request switch  
is pressed.  
ꢀyꢀA beep sound is heard for confirmation  
when the doors and the liftgate are  
locked/unlocked using the request  
switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can  
be turned off.  
ꢀ The volume of the beep sound can also  
be changed. Refer to Personalization  
Features on page 9-12.  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀThe system can be set to unlock all  
doors by performing a single operation.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀyꢀUse the following procedure to change  
the setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all  
of the doors and the liftgate/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.  
After this, the system switches the  
setting of pressing the driver's  
request switch once or twice to  
unlock all doors and the liftgate  
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 any one of the following:  
ꢀ Use the following procedure to change  
the setting.  
1. Switch the ignition off and close all  
of the doors and the liftgate/trunk  
lid.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the  
driver's door, press and hold the  
LOCK button on the key for 5  
seconds or longer.  
All of the doors and the liftgate lock  
and the beep sound activates at the  
currently set volume. (If the beep  
sound is currently set to not activate,  
it will not activate.) The 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.)  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition to ACC or  
ON.  
ꢀyꢀClosing the driver's door.  
ꢀyꢀOpening the liftgate/trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀNot operating the key for 10  
seconds.  
ꢀyꢀPressing any button except the  
UNLOCK button on the key.  
ꢀyꢀPressing a request switch.  
ꢀyꢀConfirm that all doors and the liftgate  
are securely locked.  
ꢀ For the liftgate/trunk lid, move it  
without pressing the electric liftgate/  
trunk lid opener to verify that the  
liftgate/trunk lid has not been left ajar.  
3
–14  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
4. The setting change is completed by  
doing any one of the following:  
ꢀyꢀThe setting can be changed so that  
the doors and the liftgate are locked  
automatically without pressing the  
request switch.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition to ACC or  
ON.  
ꢀyꢀClosing the driver's door.  
ꢀyꢀOpening the liftgate/trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀNot operating the key for 10  
seconds.  
ꢀyꢀPressing any button except the  
LOCK button on the key.  
ꢀyꢀPressing a request switch.  
ꢀ (Auto-lock function)  
ꢀ A beep sound is heard when all doors  
and the liftgate are closed while the  
advanced key is being carried. All doors  
and the liftgate are locked automatically  
after about three seconds when the  
advanced key is out of the operational  
range. Also, the hazard warning lights  
flash once. (Even if the driver is in the  
operational range, all doors and the  
liftgate are locked automatically after  
about 30 seconds.) If you are out of  
the operational range before the doors  
and the liftgate/trunk lid are completely  
closed or another key is left in the  
vehicle, the auto-lock function will not  
work. Always make sure that all doors  
and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed and  
locked before leaving the vehicle. The  
auto-lock function does not close the  
power windows.  
ꢀyꢀ(With theft-deterrent system)  
ꢀ The hazard warning lights flash when  
the theft-deterrent system is armed or  
turned off.  
ꢀ Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page  
3-43.  
ꢀyꢀAuto re-lock function  
ꢀ After unlocking with the request  
switch, all doors and the liftgate  
will automatically lock if any of the  
following operations are not performed  
within about 60 seconds. If your  
vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,  
the hazard warning lights will flash for  
confirmation.  
ꢀ The time required for the doors to lock  
automatically can be changed.  
ꢀ Refer to Personalization Features on  
page 9-12.  
ꢀyꢀOpening a door or the liftgate/trunk  
lid.  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition to any position  
other than off.  
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
NOTE  
Locking, Unlocking with  
Transmitter  
When locking the doors this way, be  
careful not to leave the key inside the  
vehicle.  
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/  
unlocked by operating the keyless entry  
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry  
System (page 3-3).  
Auto Lock/Unlock Function  
Locking, Unlocking with Door-  
Lock Switch  
WARNING  
Do not pull the inner handle on a front  
door:  
All doors and the liftgate lock  
automatically when the lock side is  
pressed. They all unlock when the unlock  
side is pressed.  
Pulling the inner handle on a front  
door while the vehicle is moving  
is dangerous. Passengers can fall  
out of the vehicle if the door opens  
accidentally , which could result in  
death or serious injury.  
Driver's door  
ꢀyꢀ  
When the vehicle speed exceeds 20  
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate  
lock automatically.  
ꢀyꢀ  
When the ignition is switched off,  
Lock  
all doors and the liftgate unlock  
automatically.  
These functions can also be disabled so  
that they do not operate.  
Unlock  
Front passenger's door  
Auto lock/unlock function setting  
change using door-lock switch  
The doors and the liftgate can set to lock  
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.  
Lock  
Unlock  
To lock all the doors/liftgate from an open  
front door, press the lock side of the door  
lock switch and then close the door.  
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
NOTE  
Function  
number  
Function*1  
ꢀyꢀFunction number 3 is the factory setting  
for your vehicle.  
The auto door-lock function is  
disabled.  
1
2
ꢀyꢀThere are only a total of five auto lock/  
unlock settings available for automatic  
transaxle vehicles, and three for manual  
transaxle vehicles. Be sure to press the  
unlock side of the driver's door-lock  
switch the correct number of times  
according to the selected function  
number. If the switch is mistakenly  
pressed six times on an automatic  
transaxle vehicle or four times on a  
manual transaxle, the procedure will  
be cancelled. If this occurs, start the  
procedure from the beginning.  
All the doors and the liftgate lock  
automatically when the vehicle speed  
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.  
All the doors and the liftgate lock  
automatically when the vehicle speed  
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.  
All the doors and the liftgate unlock  
when the ignition is switched from  
ON to Off.  
3
4
(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 doors and the liftgate 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 doors and the liftgate lock  
automatically.  
5
When the shift lever is shifted to park  
(P) while the ignition is switched ON,  
all the doors and the liftgate 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 9-12.  
Settings can be changed using the  
following procedure.  
1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must  
remain closed.  
2. Switch the ignition ON.  
3. Press and hold the lock side of the  
driver's door-lock switch within 20  
seconds of switching the ignition ON,  
and make sure a beep sound is heard  
about eight seconds afterwards.  
3
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function  
setting table, determine the function  
number for the desired setting. Press  
the unlock side of the driver's door-lock  
switch the same number of times as the  
selected function number (Ex. If you  
select function 2, press the unlock side  
of the switch only 2 times).  
(Automatic transaxle vehicles)  
Current Function Number  
Press unlock side of  
lock switch once  
Function Number 1  
Press lock side of  
lock switch  
Press 2 times  
Function Number 2  
Press 3 times  
5. Three seconds after the function setting  
has been changed, a beep sound will  
beep in the amount of the selected  
function number. (Ex. Function number  
3 = 3 beep sounds)  
Cancel setting  
Function Number 3  
Press 4 times  
Wait for 3 second  
Function Number 4  
Press 5 times  
(Manual transaxle vehicles)  
Function set (The  
number of beeps  
heard is the same as  
the selected function  
number)  
Current Function Number  
Function Number 5  
Press unlock side of  
lock switch once  
Press 6 times  
Cancel setting  
Press lock side of  
lock switch  
Function Number 1  
Press 2 times  
NOTE  
Function Number 2  
Press 3 times  
Cancel setting  
ꢀyꢀThe doors cannot be locked or unlocked  
while the setting function is being  
performed.  
ꢀyꢀThe procedure can be cancelled by  
pressing the lock side of the driver's  
door-lock switch.  
Wait for 3 second  
Function Number 3  
Function set (The  
number of beeps  
heard is the same as  
the selected function  
number)  
Press 4 times  
Cancel setting  
3
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
Operation from outside  
Locking, Unlocking with Door-  
Lock Knob  
To lock the rear and front passenger  
doors 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 in the open position is not  
required).  
Operation from inside  
To lock any door from the inside, press the  
door-lock knob.  
To unlock, pull it outward.  
This does not operate the other door locks.  
This does not operate the other door locks.  
Door-lock knob  
Lock  
Unlock  
NOTE  
The red indication can be seen when the  
door-lock knob is unlocked.  
NOTE  
When locking the door this way:  
ꢀyꢀBe careful not to leave the key inside the  
vehicle.  
Red indication  
ꢀyꢀThe driver's door lock knob cannot be  
used while the driver's door is open.  
3
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
Rear Door Child Safety Locks  
Liftgate/Trunk Lid  
These locks are intended to help prevent  
children from accidentally opening the  
rear doors. Use them on both rear doors  
whenever a child rides in the rear seat of  
the vehicle.  
WARNING  
Never allow a person to ride in the  
luggage compartment/trunk:  
Allowing a person to ride in the  
luggage compartment/trunk is  
dangerous. The person in the luggage  
compartment/trunk could be seriously  
injured or killed during sudden braking  
or a collision.  
If you slide the child safety lock to the  
lock position before closing that door, the  
door cannot be opened from the inside.  
The door can only be opened by pulling  
the outside handle.  
Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid  
open:  
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is  
dangerous. An open liftgate/trunk lid  
in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust  
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This  
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),  
which is colorless, odorless, and highly  
poisonous, and it can cause loss of  
consciousness and death. Moreover,  
an open liftgate/trunk lid could cause  
occupants to fall out in an accident.  
Unlock  
Lock  
Do not stack or leave loaded luggage  
unsecured in the luggage compartment:  
Otherwise, the luggage may move  
or collapse, resulting in injury or an  
accident. In addition, do not load  
luggage higher than the seatbacks. It  
may aꢁect the side or rear ꢀeld of view.  
3
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Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
Opening and Closing the Liftgate/  
Trunk Lid  
CAUTION  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Before opening the liftgate/trunk lid,  
remove any snow and ice accumulation  
on it. Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid  
could close under the weight of the snow  
and ice resulting in injury.  
Opening the liftgate (5–door)  
Using the electric liftgate opener  
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press  
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate  
and raise it when the latch releases.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Be careful when opening/closing the  
liftgate/trunk lid during strong winds.  
If a strong gust blows against the  
liftgate/trunk lid, it could close suddenly  
resulting in injury.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Fully open the liftgate/trunk lid and  
make sure that it stays open. If the  
liftgate/trunk lid is only opened partially,  
it could slam shut by vibration or wind  
gusts resulting in injury.  
Electric liftgate  
opener  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
When loading or unloading luggage in  
the luggage compartment/trunk, turn  
oꢁ the engine. Otherwise, you could get  
burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Be careful not to apply excessive force  
to the damper stay on the liftgate such  
as by putting your hand on the stay.  
Otherwise, the damper stay may bend  
and aꢁect the liftgate operation.  
NOTE  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
ꢀyꢀA locked liftgate can also be opened  
while the key is being carried.  
ꢀyꢀWhen opening the liftgate with the  
doors and the liftgate locked, it may  
require a few seconds for the liftgate  
latch to release after the electric liftgate  
opener is pressed.  
Damper stay  
ꢀyꢀThe liftgate can be closed when the  
doors are locked with the key left in the  
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the  
key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be  
opened by pressing the electric liftgate  
opener. If the liftgate cannot be opened  
despite doing this procedure, press the  
electric liftgate opener to fully open  
the liftgate after pushing the liftgate  
completely closed.  
3
–21  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
ꢀyꢀWhen the liftgate latch is released by  
pressing the electric liftgate opener,  
the liftgate raises slightly to allow  
it to be opened. If the liftgate is not  
operated for a certain period of time  
after the electric liftgate opener has  
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be  
raised any more from its slightly raised  
position. Press the electric liftgate  
opener again to fully open the liftgate.  
To close the liftgate from its slightly  
raised position, open it first by pressing  
the electric liftgate opener, then close it  
after waiting at least 1 second.  
Opening the trunk lid (4–door)  
Using the remote release button  
Push the release button.  
ꢀ If the liftgate is not fully closed, the  
driver is notified by a warning indicated  
in the instrument cluster.  
ꢀyꢀIf the vehicle battery is dead or there is  
a malfunction in the electrical system  
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the  
liftgate can be opened by performing  
the emergency procedure.  
Using the electric trunk lid opener  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
A trunk lid can also be opened while the  
key is being carried.  
Press the electric trunk lid opener on the  
trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the  
latch releases.  
ꢀ Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  
Cannot be Opened on page 7-39.  
Electric trunk lid  
opener  
3
–22  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
NOTE  
Closing the liftgate/trunk lid  
ꢀyꢀWhen opening the trunk lid with the  
doors locked, it may require a few  
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release  
after the electric trunk lid opener is  
pressed.  
ꢀyꢀThe trunk lid can be closed when the  
doors are locked with the key left in the  
vehicle. However, to prevent locking 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.  
Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly using  
the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess, then push  
the liftgate/trunk lid closed using both  
hands.  
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/trunk  
lid to make sure it is secure.  
(5–door)  
Liftgate grip  
recess  
ꢀyꢀIf the vehicle battery is dead or there  
is a malfunction in the electrical  
system and the trunk lid cannot be  
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by  
performing the emergency procedure.  
ꢀ Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  
Cannot be Opened on page 7-39.  
(4–door)  
Trunk lid grip recess  
3
–23  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
The luggage compartment can be accessed  
by opening the liftgate when the straps are  
attached to the sides of the liftgate.  
Luggage Compartment  
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)  
WARNING  
Do not place anything on top of the  
cover:  
Placing luggage or other cargo on top  
of the luggage compartment cover is  
dangerous. During sudden braking or  
a collision, the cargo could become  
a projectile that could hit and injure  
someone. The vehicle has a light  
weight luggage compartment cover to  
keep the contents of your luggage area  
out of sight; it will not retain heavy  
objects that are not tied down in an  
accident such as a rollover. Tie down  
all heavy objects, whether luggage or  
cargo, using the tie down hooks.  
Strap  
Removing the cover  
This cover can be removed for more room.  
1. Remove the straps from the hooks.  
2. Lift the end of the luggage  
compartment cover a little, pull it  
outward, and remove it from the pins.  
Make sure luggage and cargo are  
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.  
Pin  
CAUTION  
Make sure the luggage compartment  
cover is ꢀrmly secured. If it is not  
ꢀrmly secured, it could unexpectedly  
disengage resulting in injury.  
Pin  
3. Lift the front end of the luggage  
compartment cover and remove it.  
3
–24  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
Loading golf bags (only 4-door vehicle)  
Inside Trunk Release  
Lever (4-Door)*  
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the  
trunk.  
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside  
trunk release lever that provides a means  
of escape for children and adults in the  
event they become locked inside the trunk.  
1. Place the bottom of the first golf bag in  
the trunk with its bottom pointed to the  
left and fit it into the front of the trunk.  
No matter how careful adults might be  
with keys and locking their cars, parents  
should be aware that children may be  
tempted to play around vehicles and use  
the trunk as a hiding place.  
Adults are advised to familiarize  
themselves with the operation and location  
of the inside trunk release lever so that  
all children can be told about it in an  
appropriate way, keeping in mind that  
most vehicles do not have such levers.  
2. Place the second golf bag in the trunk  
with its bottom pointed to the left and  
fit it into the back of the trunk.  
WARNING  
Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat  
backs are latched and do not allow  
children to play inside the vehicle:  
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving  
children in the vehicle with the keys is  
dangerous. Children could open the  
trunk lid and climb inside resulting  
in possible injury or death from heat  
exposure.  
NOTE  
Some golf bags cannot fit depending on  
their size.  
*Some models.  
3
–25  
Before Driving  
Doors and Locks  
Always keep the car from being a  
tempting place to play by latching the  
rear seats, doors and the trunk, and  
keeping the keys where children can not  
play with them:  
Leaving children or animals  
unattended in a parked vehicle is  
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and  
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.  
Opening 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
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Before Driving  
Fuel and Emission  
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions  
Fuel 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.  
This vehicle 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  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
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.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by  
volume. Damage to the 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.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
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 warranty.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.  
3
–27  
Before Driving  
Fuel and Emission  
Emission Control System  
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is  
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions  
requirements.  
WARNING  
Never park over or near anything ꢂammable:  
Parking over or near anything ꢂammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the  
engine turned oꢁ, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite  
anything ꢂammable. A resulting ꢀre 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.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not coast with the ignition switched oꢁ.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched oꢁ.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments  
must be made by a qualiꢀed technician.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀUnder 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.  
ꢀyꢀWhile 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. The vehicle  
has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off.  
3
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Before Driving  
Fuel and Emission  
Engine 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 the 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 the 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.  
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–29  
Before Driving  
Fuel and Emission  
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap  
CAUTION  
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-  
ꢀller cap or an approved equivalent,  
available at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in  
a serious malfunction of the fuel and  
emission control systems. It may also  
cause the check engine light in the  
instrument cluster to illuminate.  
WARNING  
When removing the fuel-ꢀller cap,  
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any  
hissing to stop, then remove it:  
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can  
burn skin and eyes and cause illness  
if ingested. Fuel spray is released  
when there is pressure in the fuel tank  
and the fuel-ꢀller cap is removed too  
quickly.  
Fuel-Filler Lid  
To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid  
release.  
Before refueling, stop the engine, and  
always keep sparks and ꢂames away  
from the ꢀller neck:  
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be  
ignited by sparks or ꢂames causing  
serious burns and injuries.  
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-  
ꢀller cap or not using a fuel-ꢀller cap  
may result in a fuel leak, which could  
result in serious burns or death in an  
accident.  
Remote fuel-filler  
lid release  
Do not continue refueling after the fuel  
pump nozzle shuts oꢁ automatically:  
Continuing to add fuel after the  
fuel pump nozzle has shut oꢁ  
automatically is dangerous because  
overꢀlling the fuel tank may cause  
fuel overꢂow or leakage. Fuel overꢂow  
and leakage could damage the vehicle  
and if the fuel ignites it could cause a  
ꢀre and explosion resulting in serious  
injury or death.  
3
–30  
Before Driving  
Fuel and Emission  
Fuel-Filler Cap  
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it  
counterclockwise.  
Attach the removed cap to the inner side  
of the fuel lid.  
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it  
clockwise until a click is heard.  
Open  
Close  
CAUTION  
If the check fuel cap warning light  
illuminates, the fuel-ꢀller cap may not  
be properly installed. If the warning  
light illuminates, park your vehicle  
safely oꢁ the right-of-way, remove the  
fuel-ꢀller 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 oꢁ) 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.  
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–31  
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.  
Steering 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, 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.  
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Before Driving  
Mirrors  
2. Press the mirror switch in the  
appropriate direction.  
Mirrors  
Before driving, adjust the inside and  
outside mirrors.  
Mirror switch  
Outside 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  
mirror is closer than it appears.  
After adjusting the mirror, lock the  
control by rotating the switch in the center  
position.  
Mirror type  
Folding mirror  
Flat type (driver's side)  
Flat surface mirror.  
Convex type (front passenger side)  
The mirror has single curvature on its  
surface.  
WARNING  
Always return the outside mirrors to  
the driving position before you start  
driving:  
Power mirror adjustment  
Driving with the outside mirrors folded  
in is dangerous. Your rear view will  
be restricted, and you could have an  
accident.  
The ignition must be switched to ACC or  
ON position.  
To adjust:  
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is  
flush with the vehicle.  
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left ( )  
or right ( ) to choose the left or right  
side mirror.  
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Before Driving  
Mirrors  
Reducing glare from headlights  
Manual day/night mirror  
Rearview Mirror  
WARNING  
Push the day/night lever forward for day  
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of  
headlights from vehicles at the rear.  
Do not stack cargo or objects higher  
than the seatbacks:  
Cargo stacked higher than the  
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block  
your view in the rearview mirror, which  
might cause you to hit another car  
when changing lanes.  
Day/Night lever  
Rearview mirror adjustment  
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror  
to center on the scene through the rear  
window.  
Day  
Night  
Auto-dimming mirror  
The auto-dimming mirror automatically  
reduces glare of headlights from vehicles  
at the rear when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
NOTE  
(With Homelink wireless control  
system)  
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the  
automatic dimming function. The indicator  
light will turn off.  
For the manual day/night mirror, perform  
the adjustment with the day/night lever in  
the day position.  
To reactivate the automatic dimming  
function, press the ON button ( ). The  
indicator light will illuminate.  
OFF button  
ON button  
Indicator light  
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Before Driving  
Mirrors  
(Without Homelink wireless control  
system)  
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the  
automatic dimming function. The indicator  
light will turn off.  
ꢀ (Without Homelink wireless control  
system)  
ꢀ
To reactivate the automatic dimming  
function, press the ON/OFF button . The  
indicator light will illuminate.  
Light sensor  
ꢀyꢀ(With Homelink wireless control  
system)  
ꢀ For information regarding the 3 buttons  
Indicator light  
NOTE  
ON/OFF button  
( ,  
mirror.  
,
) on the auto-dimming  
ꢀyꢀDo 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.  
ꢀ (With Homelink wireless control  
system)  
ꢀ
ꢀ Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control  
System on page 4-58.  
ꢀyꢀThe auto-dimmer function is canceled  
when the ignition is switched ON and  
the shift lever is in reverse (R).  
Light sensor  
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Before Driving  
Windows  
Operating the Driver's Power  
Window  
Power Windows  
The ignition must be switched ON for the  
power windows to operate.  
Normal opening/closing  
To open the window to the desired  
position, lightly hold down the switch.  
To close the window to the desired  
position, lightly pull up the switch.  
WARNING  
Make sure the opening is clear before  
closing a window:  
Closing a power window is dangerous.  
A person's hands, head, or even neck  
could be caught by the window and  
result in serious injury or even death.  
This warning applies especially to  
children.  
Master control switches  
Driver's window  
Close  
Open  
Never allow children to play with power  
window switches:  
Power window switches that are not  
locked with the power window lock  
switch would allow children to operate  
power windows unintentionally, which  
could result in serious injury if a child's  
hands, head or neck becomes caught  
by the window.  
Auto-opening/closing  
To fully open the window automatically,  
press the switch completely down, then  
release. The window will fully open  
automatically.  
CAUTION  
To fully close the window automatically,  
pull the switch completely up, then  
release. The window will fully close  
automatically.  
To prevent burning out the fuse and  
damaging the power window system,  
do not open or close more than three  
windows at once.  
To stop the window partway, pull or press  
the switch in the opposite direction and  
then release it.  
Power window system initialization  
procedure  
If the battery was disconnected during  
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons  
(such as a switch continues to be operated  
after the window is fully open/closed),  
the window will not fully open and close  
automatically.  
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Before Driving  
Windows  
NOTE  
The power window auto function will only  
resume on a power window that has been  
reset.  
ꢀyꢀDepending on driving conditions, a  
closing power window could stop and  
start opening when the window feels  
a shock that is similar to something  
blocking it.  
ꢀ In the event the jam-safe function  
activates and the power window cannot  
be closed automatically, pull and hold  
the switch and the window will close.  
ꢀyꢀThe jam-safe window function does not  
operate until the system has been reset.  
1. Switch the ignition ON.  
2. Make sure that the power window lock  
switch located on the driver's door is  
not depressed.  
3. Press the switch and fully open the  
window.  
4. Pull up the switch to fully close the  
window and continue holding the  
switch for about 2 seconds after the  
window fully closed.  
Engine-off power window operation  
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.  
Jam-safe window  
If a person's hands, head or an object  
blocks the window during the auto-closing  
operation, the window will stop and open  
halfway.  
NOTE  
WARNING  
For engine-off operation of the power  
window, the switch must be held up firmly  
throughout window closure because the  
auto-closing function will be inoperable.  
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 ꢀngers are  
caught, serious injuries could occur.  
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Before Driving  
Windows  
Operating the Passenger Power  
Windows  
Power Window Lock Switch  
This feature prevents all power windows  
from operating, except the driver's power  
window. Keep this switch in the locked  
position while children are in the vehicle.  
Locked position (button depressed):  
Only the driver's power window can be  
operated.  
To open the window to the desired  
position, hold down the switch.  
To close the window to the desired  
position, pull up the switch.  
Unlocked position (button not  
depressed):  
All power windows on each door can be  
operated.  
Close  
Open  
Locked position  
Unlocked position  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀThe power windows may be operated  
when the power window lock switch  
on the driver's door is in the unlocked  
position.  
ꢀyꢀThe passenger windows may be opened  
or closed using the master control  
switches on the driver's door.  
ꢀ
Master control switches  
Driver's window  
Left rear window  
Front  
passenger's  
window  
Right rear window  
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Before Driving  
Windows  
Moonroof *  
NOTE  
Before washing your Mazda, make sure  
the moonroof is completely closed so that  
water does not get inside the cabin area.  
After washing your Mazda or after it rains,  
wipe the water off the moonroof before  
operating it to avoid water penetration  
which could cause rust and water damage  
to your headliner.  
The moonroof can be opened or closed  
electrically only when the ignition is  
switched ON.  
Tilt/Slide switch  
Tilt Operation  
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted  
open to provide more ventilation.  
To fully tilt automatically, momentarily  
press the tilt/slide switch.  
WARNING  
To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide  
switch.  
To close to the desired position, press the  
tilt/slide switch in the forward direction.  
Do not let passengers stand up or  
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  
Close (Tilt down)  
Make sure the opening is clear before  
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.  
*Some models.  
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Before Driving  
Windows  
Slide Operation  
Sunshade  
To fully open automatically, momentarily  
press the tilt/slide switch in the backward  
direction.  
The sunshade can be opened and closed  
by hand.  
To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide  
switch.  
To close to the desired position, press the  
tilt/slide switch in the forward direction.  
The sunshade opens automatically when  
the moonroof is opened, but must be  
closed by hand.  
Sunshade  
Open  
Close  
Power Moonroof Reset Procedure  
If the battery is disconnected, the  
CAUTION  
moonroof will not operate. The moonroof  
will not operate correctly until it is reset.  
Carry out the following procedure to reset  
the moonroof and resume operation:  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid  
damaging the sunshade, do not push up  
on it.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not close the sunshade while the  
1. Switch the ignition ON.  
moonroof is opening. Trying to force the  
sunshade closed could damage it.  
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 reset procedure is performed while  
the moonroof is in the slide position  
(partially open) it will close before the  
rear tilt opens.  
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Before Driving  
Security System  
Modification and Add-On  
Equipment  
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer  
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation  
if the system has been modified or if any  
add-on equipment has been installed.  
Immobilizer System  
The immobilizer system allows the  
engine to start only with a key the system  
recognizes.  
If someone attempts to start the engine  
with an unrecognized key, the engine will  
not start, thereby helping to prevent the  
theft of the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
If you have a problem with the  
immobilizer system or the key, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do  
not modify the system or install any  
add-on equipment to the immobilizer  
and the theft-deterrent systems or the  
vehicle.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Radio equipment like this is governed by  
laws in the United States.  
Changes or modiꢀcations not expressly  
ꢀ
approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
To avoid damage to the key, do not:  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Drop the key.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Get the key wet.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Expose the key to any kind of  
magnetic ꢀeld.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Expose the key to high temperatures  
on places such as the dashboard or  
hood, under direct sunlight.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
If the engine does not start with the  
correct key, and the security indicator  
light keeps illuminating or ꢂashing, the  
system may have a malfunction. Consult  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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Before Driving  
Security System  
NOTE  
Arming  
ꢀyꢀThe keys carry a unique electronic code.  
For this reason, and to assure your  
safety, obtaining a replacement key  
requires some waiting time. They are  
only available through an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
The system is armed when the push button  
start is pressed from ON to off.  
The security indicator light in the  
instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds  
until the system is disarmed.  
ꢀyꢀAlways keep a spare key in case one  
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
ꢀyꢀIf 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  
The system is disarmed when the  
ignition is switched ON with the correct  
programmed key. The security indicator  
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and  
then turns off. If the engine does not start  
with the correct key, and the security  
indicator light remains illuminated or  
flashing, try the following:  
Operation  
Make sure the key is within the  
NOTE  
operational range for signal transmission.  
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the  
engine. If the engine does not start after  
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
ꢀyꢀThe engine may not start and security  
indicator light may illuminate or flash  
if the key is placed in an area where it  
is difficult for the system to detect the  
signal, such as on the dashboard or in  
the glove compartment. Move the key  
to a location within the signal range,  
switch the ignition off, and then restart  
the engine.  
ꢀyꢀSignals from a TV or radio station, or  
from a transceiver or mobile telephone  
could interfere with your immobilizer  
system. If you are using the proper key  
and the engine fails to start, check the  
security indicator light.  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀIf 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.  
ꢀyꢀBecause 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.  
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Before Driving  
Security System  
Theft-Deterrent System*  
NOTE  
If the battery goes dead while the theft-  
deterrent system is armed, the horn will  
activate and the hazard warning lights  
will flash when the battery is charged or  
replaced.  
If the theft deterrent system detects an  
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,  
which could result in the vehicle or its  
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the  
surrounding area of an abnormality by  
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard  
warning lights.  
How to Arm the System  
1. Close the windows and the moonroof *  
securely.  
The system will not function unless it's  
properly armed. So when you leave the  
vehicle, follow the arming procedure  
correctly.  
2. Press the push button start off.  
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the  
liftgate/trunk lid are closed.  
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter  
or lock the driver's door from the  
outside with the auxiliary key.  
The hazard warning lights will flash  
once.  
Operation  
System triggering conditions  
The horn sounds intermittently and the  
hazard warning lights flash for about 30  
seconds when the system is triggered by  
any one of the following:  
The following method will also arm the  
theft-deterrent system:  
Press the door-lock switch “ ” while  
any door is open and then close all of  
the doors.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Unlocking a door with the key, door  
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
Press a request switch.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Forcing open a door, the hood or the  
liftgate/trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Opening the hood by operating the hood  
release handle.  
The security indicator light in the  
instrument panel flashes twice per  
second for 20 seconds.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Switching the ignition ON without using  
the push button start.  
If the system is triggered again, the lights  
and horn will activate until the driver's  
door or the liftgate/trunk lid is unlocked  
with the transmitter.  
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully  
armed.  
(With advanced key)  
The lights and horn can also be  
deactivated by pressing the request switch  
on a door.  
*Some models.  
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Before Driving  
Security System  
NOTE  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀThe theft deterrent system can also be  
armed by activating the auto relock  
function with all the doors, the liftgate/  
trunk lid and the hood closed.  
ꢀ Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.  
ꢀyꢀThe system will disarm if one of the  
following operations takes place within  
20 seconds after pressing the lock  
button:  
When the doors are unlocked by pressing  
the unlock button on the transmitter while  
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the  
hazard warning lights will flash twice to  
indicate that the system is turned off.  
To Stop the Alarm  
A triggered alarm can be turned off using  
any one of the following methods:  
ꢀyꢀUnlocking any door.  
ꢀyꢀOpening any door or the liftgate/  
trunk lid.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Pressing the unlock button on the  
transmitter.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Starting the engine with the push button  
start.  
ꢀyꢀ  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
ꢀyꢀOpening the hood.  
ꢀyꢀSwitching the ignition on.  
ꢀyꢀ(With the advanced keyless  
function)  
ꢀ Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid  
opener while the key is being carried.  
ꢀ
ꢀ
y Pressing a request switch on the doors.  
ꢀ
ꢀ
y Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid  
opener while the key is being carried.  
ꢀ To rearm the system, do the arming  
procedure again.  
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.  
ꢀyꢀWhen the doors are locked by pressing  
the lock button on the transmitter  
or using the auxiliary key while the  
theft-deterrent system is armed, the  
hazard warning lights will flash once to  
indicate that the system is armed.  
Theft-Deterrent Labels  
To Turn Off an Armed System  
An armed system can be turned off using  
any one of the following methods:  
A label indicating that your vehicle is  
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is  
in the glove compartment.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Pressing the unlock button on the  
transmitter.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Switching the ignition ON.  
ꢀyꢀ  
(With the advanced keyless function)  
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the  
lower rear corner of a front door window.  
ꢀ
ꢀ
y Pressing a request switch on the doors.  
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.  
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Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
Break-In Period  
Saving Fuel and  
Protection of the  
Environment  
How you operate your Mazda determines  
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use  
these suggestions to help save fuel and  
reduce CO2.  
No special break-in is necessary, but a  
few precautions in the first 1,000 km  
(600 miles) may add to the performance,  
economy, and life of the vehicle.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not race the engine.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not maintain one constant speed,  
either slow or fast, for a long period of  
time.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or  
ꢀyꢀ  
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine  
runs smoothly, begin driving.  
ꢀyꢀ  
high engine rpm for extended periods of  
time.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.  
Avoid fast starts.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Drive at lower speeds.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Anticipate when to apply the brakes  
(avoid sudden braking).  
ꢀyꢀ  
Follow the maintenance schedule  
ꢀyꢀ  
Avoid full-throttle starts.  
(page 6-4) and have an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and  
servicing.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Use the air conditioner only when  
necessary.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Slow down on rough roads.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Keep the tires properly inflated.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not carry unnecessary weight.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal  
while driving.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Keep windows closed at high speeds.  
ꢀyꢀ  
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.  
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Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
Hazardous Driving  
Floor Mat  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to  
downshift on slippery surfaces:  
Downshifting into lower gear  
Make sure the ꢂoor mats are hooked on  
the retention pins to prevent them from  
bunching up under the foot pedals:  
Using a ꢂoor mat that is not secured is  
dangerous as it will interfere with the  
accelerator and brake pedal operation,  
which could result in an accident.  
while driving on slippery surfaces 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.  
Do not install two ꢂoor mats, one on top  
of the other, on the driver's side:  
Installing two ꢂoor mats, one on top  
of the other, on the driver's side is  
dangerous as the retention pins can  
only keep one ꢂoor mat from sliding  
forward.  
When driving on ice or in water, snow,  
mud, sand, or similar hazards:  
ꢀyꢀ  
Be cautious and allow extra distance for  
braking.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Avoid sudden braking and sudden  
maneuvering.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Do not pump the brakes. Continue to  
In using a heavy duty ꢂoor mat for  
winter use always remove the original  
ꢂoor mat.  
Loose ꢂoor mat(s) will interfere with  
the foot pedal and could result in an  
accident.  
press down on the brake pedal.  
ꢀRefer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
on page 4-78.  
ꢀyꢀ  
If you get stuck, select a lower gear and  
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front  
wheels.  
ꢀyꢀ  
For more traction in starting on 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.  
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Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
Rocking the Vehicle  
Winter Driving  
Carry emergency gear, including tire  
chains, window scraper, flares, a small  
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of  
sand or salt.  
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check  
the following:  
WARNING  
Do not spin the wheels at more than  
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow  
anyone to stand behind a wheel when  
pushing the vehicle:  
ꢀyꢀ  
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the  
wheels at high speed is dangerous.  
The spinning tire could overheat and  
explode. This could cause serious  
injuries.  
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the  
radiator.  
ꢀRefer to Engine Coolant on page 6-29.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold  
reduces battery capacity.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Use an engine oil appropriate for the  
lowest ambient temperatures that the  
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-27).  
CAUTION  
ꢀyꢀ  
Too much rocking may cause engine  
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire  
damage.  
Inspect the ignition system for damage  
and loose connections.  
ꢀyꢀ  
Use washer fluid made with antifreeze—  
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze  
for washer fluid (page 6-31).  
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from  
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator  
slightly and slowly move the shift lever  
from 1 (D) to R.  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀDo not use the parking brake in freezing  
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift  
to P with an automatic transaxle and to  
1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block  
the rear wheels.  
ꢀyꢀRemove snow before driving. Snow left  
on the windshield is dangerous as it  
could obstruct vision.  
ꢀyꢀDo not apply excessive force to a  
window scraper when removing ice or  
frozen snow on the mirror glass and  
windshield.  
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–47  
Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
ꢀyꢀNever use warm or hot water for  
removing snow or ice from windows and  
mirrors as it could result in the glass  
cracking.  
CAUTION  
Check local regulations before using  
studded tires.  
ꢀyꢀDrive slowly. Braking performance  
can be adversely affected if snow or  
ice adheres to the brake components. If  
this situation occurs, drive the vehicle  
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal  
and lightly applying the brakes several  
times until the brake performance  
returns to normal.  
Tire Chains  
Check local regulations before using tire  
chains.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Chains may aꢁect handling.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30  
Snow Tires  
mph) or the chain manufacturer's  
recommended limit, whichever is lower.  
Use snow tires on all four wheels  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,  
and sharp turns.  
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)  
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow  
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more  
than recommended on the tire pressure  
label (driver's door frame), but never  
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure  
shown on the tires.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Avoid locked-wheel braking.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not use chains on a temporary spare  
tire; it may result in damage to the  
vehicle and to the tire.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Do not use chains on roads that are free  
of snow or ice. The tires and chains could  
be damaged.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Chains may scratch or chip aluminum  
The vehicle is originally equipped with  
all season radials designed to be used all  
year around. In some extreme climates you  
may find it necessary to replace them with  
snow tires during the winter months to  
further improve traction on snow and ice  
covered roads.  
wheels.  
NOTE  
The tire pressure monitoring system may  
not function correctly when using tire  
chains.  
WARNING  
Install the chains on the front tires only.  
Do not use chains on the rear tires.  
Please consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
Use only the same size and type tires  
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four  
wheels:  
Using tires diꢁerent in size or type is  
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling  
could be greatly aꢁected and result in  
an accident.  
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Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
Installing the chains  
Driving In Flooded Area  
1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel  
covers remove them, otherwise the  
chain bands will scratch them.  
2. Secure the chains on the front tires as  
tightly as possible.  
Always follow the chain manufacturer's  
instructions.  
3. Retighten the chains after driving  
1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).  
WARNING  
Dry oꢁ 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 aꢁected.  
CAUTION  
Do not drive the vehicle on ꢂooded  
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.  
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Before Driving  
Driving Tips  
Overloading  
WARNING  
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:  
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)  
and the gross vehicle weight rating  
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the  
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label  
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding  
these ratings can cause an accident  
or vehicle damage. You can estimate  
the weight of the load by weighing the  
items (or people) before putting them  
in the vehicle.  
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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:  
ꢀyꢀ  
Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle  
ꢀyꢀ  
Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle  
This 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.  
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Before Driving  
Towing  
Trailer Towing  
YourMazda is not designed for towing.  
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.  
Recreational Towing  
An example of "recreational towing" is  
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 7-21)  
and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-22) and  
carefully follow the instructions.  
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