Get Before Driving Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door Fourth Generation (2019-2026)

Before Driving

3

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and

windows.

Moonroof^*.......................... 3-38

Keys........................................ 3-2

Keys......................................3-2

Keyless Entry System...............3-4

Security System.......................3-42

Modiﬁcation and Add-

Advanced Keyless Entry

System.....................................3-9

On Equipment.....................3-42

Immobilizer System..............3-42

Theft-Deterrent System^*........3-44

Advanced Keyless Entry

System^*................................. 3-9

Operational Range...............3-10

Driving Tips............................3-46

Break-In Period....................3-46

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment........................3-46

Hazardous Driving............... 3-47

Floor Mat............................ 3-48

Rocking the Vehicle..............3-48

Winter Driving..................... 3-49

Driving In Flooded Area........3-51

Overloading........................ 3-51

Driving on Uneven Road.......3-52

Turbocharger Information

Doors and Locks..................... 3-11

Door Locks..........................3-11

Liftgate/Trunk Lid.................3-20

Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-

door)^*................................. 3-24

Fuel and Emission................... 3-26

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions......................... 3-26

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap..........3-28

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)..............3-52

Mirrors.................................. 3-31

Towing.................................. 3-53

Trailer Towing...................... 3-53

Recreational Towing.............3-53

Mirrors................................3-31

Windows............................... 3-35

Power Windows...................3-35

*Some models.

3-1

Before Driving

Keys

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Keys

▼

Drop the key (transmitter).

Get the key (transmitter) wet.

Disassemble the key (transmitter).

Expose the key (transmitter) to

high temperatures on places such

as the dashboard, under direct

sunlight.

Expose the key (transmitter) to any

kind of magnetic ﬁeld.

Place heavy objects on the key

(transmitter).

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a

place where your children will not

ﬁnd or play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed. Children may ﬁnd 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.

Put the key (transmitter) in an

ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close

to the key (transmitter).

NOTE

CAUTION



The driver must carry the key

(transmitter) to ensure the system

functions properly.

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may not

function correctly under the

following conditions:



If the key (transmitter) does not

function normally, make sure that the

power saving function of the key

(transmitter) is not on. If it is on,

switch the function to oꢀ.

The key (transmitter) is carried with

communication devices such as

cellular phones.

The key (transmitter) contacts or is

covered by a metal object.

The key (transmitter) is near

electronic devices such as personal

computers.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

Transmitter

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the

vehicle.

There is equipment which

discharges radio waves near the

vehicle.

The key (transmitter) may consume

battery power excessively if it

receives high-intensity radio waves.

Do not place the key (transmitter)

near electronic devices such as

televisions or personal computers.

3-2

Before Driving

Keys

1. Transmitter (page 3-5)

Installing the auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the

illustration.

Auxiliary key

There is a removable auxiliary key

inside the transmitter.

Removing the auxiliary key

1. Remove the lower cover while

sliding the knob in the direction of

the arrow.

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover

into the slots of the transmitter and

install the lower cover.

2. Remove the auxiliary key.

Key code number plate

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.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have

your code number ready.

1. Key code number plate

3-3

Before Driving

Keys

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.

Keyless Entry System

▼

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid, and opens

the trunk lid.

The system can start the engine

without having to take the key out of

your purse or pocket.

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed

by laws in the United States.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

It can also help you signal for attention

or help.

Operating the theft-deterrent system is

also possible on theft-deterrent

system-equipped vehicles.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation

may vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully



System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning

lights or beeps.

Check the displayed message for more

information and, if necessary, have the

vehicle inspected at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer, according to the

indication.

operational when the ignition is

switched oꢀ. The system does not

operate if the ignition is switched to

any position other than oꢀ.



If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational

range becomes too small, the battery

may be weak. To install a new

battery, refer to Key Battery



KEY Warning Indication/Warning

Light (Red)

Replacement (page 6-30).

Battery life is about 1 year. Replace

Refer to KEY Warning Indication/

Warning Light (Red) on page 7-34.

Ignition Not Switched Oꢀ (STOP)



the battery with a new one if the

messages are displayed in the

instrument cluster. Replacing the

battery about once a year is

recommended because the KEY

warning indication may not display

depending on the rate of battery

depletion.



Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Oꢀ

(STOP) Warning Beep on page

7-44.



Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

Beep

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-44.



Additional 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.

If you have a problem with the key,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

3-4

Before Driving

Keys



(With the advanced keyless

Transmitter

▼

function)

A beep sound can be heard for

conﬁrmation when the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid are locked/

unlocked using the key. If you prefer,

the beep sound can be turned oꢀ.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

The operation indicator light ﬂashes

when the buttons are pressed.

1. Operation indicator light

2. Lock button ( )

Lock button

To lock the doors, liftgate, and

fuel-ﬁller lid, press the lock button and

the hazard warning lights will ﬂash

once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

3. Unlock button ( )

4. Trunk button (4–door) ( )

5. Panic button ( )

NOTE



The headlights turn on/oꢀ by

To conﬁrm that all the doors, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid have been locked,

press the lock button again within 5

seconds. If they are closed and locked,

the horn will sound.

operating the transmitter. Refer to

Leaving Home Light on page 4-61.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights ﬂash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed

or turned oꢀ.



Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-44.

NOTE



The doors can be locked when the

lock button on the transmitter is

pressed while any door is open.

To prevent the transmitter from being



left in the vehicle, make sure that the

driver carries the transmitter when

locking the doors with any door

open.



When any door or the liftgate/trunk

lid is open and the lock button is

pressed, the closed doors can be

locked. After that, any other open

door or the liftgate/trunk lid can be

locked by closing them.

3-5

Before Driving

Keys



Conﬁrm that all the doors, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid are locked visually

or audibly by use of the double click.

Make sure all the doors, liftgate, and

fuel-ﬁller lid are locked after pressing

the button.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.



A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is



opened.

The ignition is switched to any



position other than oꢀ.



(With theft-deterrent system)



(With theft-deterrent system)

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the

key while the theft-deterrent system

is turned oꢀ, the hazard warning

lights will ﬂash twice to indicate that

the system is turned oꢀ.

If the lock button is pressed with all

the doors and liftgate closed, the

hazard warning lights will ﬂash and

the theft-deterrent system is armed.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door and the

fuel-ﬁller lid, press the unlock button

and the hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

Trunk button (4–door)

To open the trunk lid, press and hold

the trunk button until the trunk lid

opens.

To unlock the other doors and liftgate,

press the unlock button again within 5

seconds and two more beep sounds

will be heard.

Panic button

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. Call emergency

services if necessary.

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all

the doors, liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid

when pressing the unlock button

once.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(Auto re-lock function)



After unlocking with the key, all the

doors, liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid 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.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether

any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is

open or closed.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

3-6

Before Driving

Keys

(Turning on the alarm)

Turning oꢀ the power saving function

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:

After you have turned oꢀ the power

saving function according to the

following procedure, the hazard

*1

warning lights and sound operate

one time.



The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights ﬂash.

1. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not

turn on/ﬂash.

2. Press the lock button on the

transmitter 4 times within 3

seconds to turn on the operation

indicator light.



(Turning oꢀ the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button

on the key.

Power saving function

By turning on the transmitter power

saving function, the advanced keyless

entry system functions turn oꢀ and

the battery power consumption of the

transmitter is restricted.

3. Press the lock button continuously

for 1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on

*1

(for 5 seconds).

With the advanced keyless function

*

1

The remote control function is

operational by operating the

transmitter switch even while the

power saving function is turned on.

However, the operation indicator light

of the transmitter does not turn on/

ﬂash.

Operational Range

▼

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

Turning on the power saving function

After you have turned on the power

saving function according to the

following procedure, the hazard



Starting the engine may be possible

even if the key is outside of the

vehicle and extremely close to a door

and window, however, always start

the engine from the driver's seat.

If the vehicle is started and the key is

not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not

restart after it is shut oꢀ and the

ignition is switched oꢀ.

*1

warning lights and sound operate

one time.

1. Press the lock button on the

transmitter 4 times within 3

seconds to turn on the operation

indicator light.

2. Press the lock button continuously

for 1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on

(for 5 seconds).

3. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not

turn on/ﬂash.



The luggage compartment/trunk is

out of the assured operational range,

however, if the key (transmitter) is

operable the engine will start.

3-7

Before Driving

Keys

With the advanced keyless function

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.

1. Interior antenna

2. Operational range

Without the advanced keyless

function

1. Interior antenna

2. Operational range

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as



the glove compartment or the center

console

On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)



3-8

Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

Advanced Keyless Entry

System^*

Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless

function) on page 7-45.

Advanced Keyless Entry System

▼

NOTE

The advanced keyless entry system

functions can be deactivated to

prevent any possible adverse eꢀect 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 aꢀect

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 aꢀect

the device.

The advanced keyless function allows

you to lock/unlock the door, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid, or open the liftgate/

trunk lid while carrying the key.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning

beeps.



Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning

Beep

Refer to Touch Sensor Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function) on page 7-45.



Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

Refer to Liftgate Door-lock Switch

Inoperable Warning Beep (With the

advanced keyless function) on page

7-45.



Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/

Trunk Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-luggage

Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep

(With the advanced keyless function)

on page 7-45.

3-9

*Some models.

Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System



Around the dashboard

Operational Range

In the storage compartments such

as the glove compartment or the

center console

On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)

Next to a communication device

such as a mobile phone

Operational Range

▼

The system operates only when the

driver is in the vehicle or within

operational range while the key is

being carried.



Locking Using Door-Lock Switch

(5–door)/Unlocking Using Electric

Opener

▼

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

3-4.

Locking/Unlocking Using Touch

▼

Sensor

1. Exterior antenna

2. 80 cm (31 in)

3. Operational range

1. Exterior antenna

2. 80 cm (31 in)

3. Operational range

NOTE



The system may not operate if you

are too close to the windows or door

handles.

If the key is left in the following areas



and you leave the vehicle, the doors

may be locked depending on the

radio wave conditions even if the key

is left in the vehicle.

3-10

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

After closing the doors and the

liftgate/trunk lid, always verify that

they are securely closed:

Door Locks

▼

Doors and the liftgate/trunk lid not

securely closed are dangerous, if the

vehicle is driven with a door and the

liftgate/trunk lid not securely closed,

the door and the liftgate/trunk lid

could open unexpectedly resulting in

an accident.

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 conﬁrm the safety around the

vehicle before opening a door and the

liftgate/trunk lid:

Suddenly opening a door and the

liftgate/trunk lid 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

ﬁnd or play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed.

CAUTION

Always conﬁrm the conditions

around the vehicle before opening/

closing the doors and the liftgate/

trunk lid and use caution during

strong winds or when parked on an

incline. Not being aware of the

conditions around the vehicle is

dangerous because ﬁngers could get

caught in the door and the liftgate/

trunk lid or a passing pedestrian

could be hit, resulting in an

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, fuel-ﬁller

lid, and liftgate and take the key with

you when leaving your vehicle

unattended:

unexpected accident or injury.

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

NOTE

(With the advanced keyless

function)



Always stop the engine and lock the

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.

doors. In addition, to prevent theft of

valuables, do not leave them inside

the cabin.



If the key is left in the following areas

and you leave the vehicle, the doors

may be locked depending on the

radio wave conditions even if the key

is left in the vehicle.



(Door unlock (control) system with

collision detection)



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such



This system automatically unlocks the

doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate 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, fuel-ﬁller lid,

and liftgate are automatically

unlocked after about 6 seconds have

elapsed from the time of the

accident.

The doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

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,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate may not

unlock depending on your vehicle

type.

as the glove compartment or the

center console

On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)

Next to a communication device

such as a mobile phone



When 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, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

will automatically unlock if they are

locked using the power door locks

with any door or the liftgate open.

The vehicle lock-out prevention

feature does not operate while the

ignition is switched oꢀ.

When all doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and

liftgate are locked using the power

door lock with any door or the

liftgate/trunk lid open, the closed

doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are

locked. After that, when all doors

and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed,

all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid

are locked. However, if the key is

inside the vehicle, all doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are

automatically unlocked.

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Doors and Locks

2. Sensing area of door release touch

sensor (Inner side of door handle)

Unlocking with Auxiliary Key

▼

Only the driver's door can be unlocked

using the auxiliary key.

NOTE

Refer to Keys on page 3-2.



When locking/unlocking with the

Insert the auxiliary key while the

driver's door handle is pulled and turn

the key to the unlock side. Turn the

auxiliary key back to its original

position before removing it.

transmitter carried, securely touch

the sensing area of the touch sensor

as follows.

Locking

Unlocking

NOTE

If you attempt to open the driver’s

door using an unauthorized auxiliary

key, the key cylinder will spin around

but the door will not unlock.

Locking, Unlocking with Touch

Sensor, Door Handle (With the

advanced keyless function)

▼



The system may not operate normally

under the following conditions.



You touch the sensing area of the

By touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor, various locking/

unlocking operations can be done

without taking the key out of a bag or

pocket.

door lock touch sensor and the

sensing area of the door release

touch sensor at the same time.

There are two types of touch sensors

used for locking and unlocking, and

each sensor is built into the outer door

handle on the driver and front

passenger's doors.



You touch the sensing area of the

touch sensor while wearing gloves.

Foreign matter such as snow or dirt



1. Sensing area of door lock touch

sensor (Depression on outer side of

door handle)

is stuck on the sensing area of the

touch sensor.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks



You pull the door handle just after

touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor.

(Unlocking from the driver's door)

The following locations are unlocked

by touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor of the

driver's door.



The system may operate if the outer

side door handle of a front door is

splashed with water by a car wash or

rain while the transmitter is in the

operation range.



Driver’s door



Fuel-ﬁller lid



If the system does not operate even

NOTE

though you touch the sensing area of

the touch sensor correctly, release

the touch sensor once, and then

touch the sensing area of the touch

sensor again after waiting about 3

seconds.



The location to be unlocked can be

changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When unlocking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate two times.

Locking

When locking, touch the sensing area

of the door lock touch sensor with all

of the following conditions met.

(Unlocking from the front passenger’s

door)

The following locations are unlocked

by touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor of the front

passenger's door.



The ignition is switched OFF.

All the doors are closed.



You are carrying the transmitter.



All doors

Fuel-ﬁller lid

Liftgate

The following locations are locked by

touching the sensing area of the door

lock touch sensor.



When unlocking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate two times.

All doors

Fuel-ﬁller lid

Liftgate



NOTE

When locking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate one time.



Conﬁrm that all the doors and

liftgate/trunk lid 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.

Unlocking

When unlocking, touch the sensing

area of the door release touch sensor

with all of the following conditions

met.



The ignition is switched OFF.

The driver’s door is locked.

Three seconds or longer have passed



since the doors were locked.

You are carrying the transmitter.



3-14

Before Driving

Doors and Locks



A beep sound is heard for

A beep sound is heard when all

doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are

closed while the transmitter is being

carried. All the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid,

and liftgate are locked automatically

when the transmitter is out of the

operational range. Also, the hazard

warning lights ﬂash once. (Even if the

driver is in the operational range, all

the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and 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

conﬁrmation when the doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are locked/

unlocked using the touch sensor. If

you prefer, the beep sound can be

turned oꢀ.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed. Refer to the

Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights ﬂash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed

or turned oꢀ.



Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-44.

completely closed or another

transmitter is left in the vehicle, the

walk-away 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 walk-away auto lock

function does not close the power

windows.



The setting can be changed so that

the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

are locked automatically without

touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(Walk-away auto lock function)



(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the touch

sensor, all the doors , fuel-ﬁller lid,

and liftgate will automatically lock if

any of the following operations are

not performed within about 60

seconds.



Opening a door or the liftgate/

trunk lid.

Switching the ignition to any



position other than oꢀ.

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 the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

3-15

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Front passenger's door

Locking, Unlocking with

▼

Transmitter

The following locations can be locked/

unlocked by operating the keyless

entry system transmitter. Refer to

Keyless Entry System (page 3-4).



All doors

Fuel-ﬁller lid

Liftgate



Locking, Unlocking with

▼

Door-Lock Switch

1. Unlock

2. Lock

Door-lock switch on driver’s and front

passenger's door

NOTE

The following locations are locked/

unlocked by pressing the door-lock

switch.



To prevent the transmitter from being

left in the vehicle, make sure that you

carry the transmitter before locking.



All doors

Fuel-ﬁller lid

Liftgate

After locking by pressing the



door-lock switch and when the

liftgate/trunk lid is closed last with

the transmitter left in the vehicle,

only the liftgate/trunk lid is

unlocked.



Driver's door

Locking from the outside using the

door-lock switch

Doors can be locked from the outside

of the vehicle without using the

transmitter.

When locking from the outside using

the door-lock switch, press the lock

side of the door-lock switch with all of

the following conditions met and then

close all the doors.

1. Unlock

2. Lock



The ignition is switched OFF.

Any door is open.



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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

NOTE

(With theft-deterrent system)

When locking, a beep sound operates

1 time.

When the liftgate closes, the hazard

warning lights operate 1 time.



To prevent the transmitter from being

left in the vehicle, make sure that the

driver carries the transmitter when

locking the doors with any door

open.

After locking by pressing the

door-lock switch and when all the

doors are closed with the transmitter

left in the vehicle, all the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid are

unlocked.

(Without theft-deterrent system)

When locking, the hazard warning

lights and a beep sound operate 1

time.



NOTE



To prevent the transmitter from being

left in the vehicle, make sure that you

carry the transmitter before locking.

After locking by pressing the

door-lock switch and when the

liftgate is closed with the transmitter

left in the vehicle, the liftgate is

unlocked.

Door-lock switch on liftgate (With the

advanced keyless function)



All doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and the liftgate

can be locked by pressing the

door-lock switch.

Auto Lock/Unlock Function

▼

WARNING

Do not pull the inner handle on a

front door:

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.

When locking using the door-lock

switch, press the door-lock switch with

all of the following conditions met and

then close the liftgate.



When the vehicle speed exceeds 20

km/h (12 mph), all the doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate lock

automatically.



You are carrying the transmitter.

The ignition is switched OFF.



When the ignition is switched oꢀ, all



the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

unlock automatically.



All the doors are closed.

The auto lock/unlock function settings

can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

3-17

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Operation from outside

Locking, Unlocking with

▼

Door-Lock Knob

To lock any door using its 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.

1. Unlocked: Red indicator

2. Lock

3. Unlock

NOTE

When locking the door this way:



Be careful not to leave the key inside

the vehicle. Make sure that you are

carrying the key before closing the

doors.



The doors cannot be locked using

the driver's door lock knob if any

door or liftgate is open when the

ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

3-18

Before Driving

Doors and Locks



All the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid , and

liftgate are unlocked when the lock

knob on all the doors is pressed

down to the lock side and all the

doors are closed with the transmitter

left in the vehicle.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks

▼

Rear doors that have been locked

using the child safety lock switched to

the lock side cannot be opened from

inside the vehicle.

For child safety, switch the child safety

lock on both rear doors to the lock

side.

When opening a rear door with the

child safety lock switched to the lock

side, pull the outer door handle with

the lock knob inside the vehicle

switched to the unlock side.

1. Auxiliary key (page 3-2)

2. Lock

3. Unlock

3-19

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Liftgate/Trunk Lid

CAUTION

Before opening the liftgate/trunk lid,

remove any snow and ice

Liftgate/Trunk Lid

▼

accumulation on it. Otherwise, the

liftgate/trunk lid could close under

the weight of the snow and ice

resulting in injury.

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.

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.

When loading or unloading luggage

in the luggage compartment/trunk,

turn oꢀ the engine. Otherwise, you

could get burned by the heat of the

exhaust gas.

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.

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.

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 aꢀect the liftgate

operation.

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 aꢀect the side or rear ﬁeld of view.

Additionally, if the air bags deploy, the

cargo may scatter which could result in

serious injury or death.

1. Damper stay

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks



The 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, ﬁrst push the

liftgate completely closed, then press

the electric liftgate opener to fully

open the liftgate.

When the liftgate latch is released by

pressing the electric liftgate opener,

the liftgate raises slightly. If the

liftgate is not operated for a certain

period of time, the liftgate cannot be

raised.

Do not modify or replace the liftgate

damper stay. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper

stay is deformed or damaged for

reasons such as a collision or if there

is some other problem.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate/

▼

Trunk Lid

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 the liftgate when the

latch releases.

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener

again.

To close

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.



If 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.

NOTE

(With the advanced keyless function)



A locked liftgate can also be opened

while the key is being carried.

When opening the liftgate with the



Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Cannot be Opened on page 7-49.

doors and the liftgate locked, it may

require a few seconds for the liftgate

latch to release after the electric

liftgate opener is pressed.

3-21

Before Driving

Doors and Locks



Opening the trunk lid (4–door)

Using the trunk lid release button

Push the trunk lid release button.

The 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.

If 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.

Using the electric trunk lid opener

(With the advanced keyless function)

Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Cannot be Opened on page 7-49.

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.

Closing the liftgate/trunk lid

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)

NOTE



When 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.

3-22

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

(4–door)

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.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage compartment

cover is ﬁrmly secured. If it is not

ﬁrmly secured, it could unexpectedly

disengage resulting in injury.

WARNING

The luggage compartment can be

accessed by opening the liftgate when

the straps are attached to the sides of

the liftgate.

Do not drive the vehicle with the

liftgate-ajar warning indication

displayed :

Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid may

open unexpectedly and result in an

accident.

NOTE

Conﬁrm that the liftgate/trunk lid is

securely closed.

Move the liftgate/trunk lid without

pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid

opener to verify that the liftgate/trunk

lid has not been left ajar.

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.

3-23

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Removing the luggage compartment

cover

Inside Trunk Release

Lever (4-door)^*

This cover can be removed for more

room.

1. Remove the straps from the hooks.

2. Press the luggage compartment

cover upward from near the pins

and remove the luggage

Inside Trunk Release Lever

▼

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.

compartment cover from the pins.

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.

1. Pin

3. Lift the front end of the luggage

compartment cover and remove it.

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.

3-24

*Some models.

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.

3-25

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.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the speciﬁed fuel.

*1

Fuel

Octane Rating (Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

*

1

U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively aꢀect the emission

control system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious

engine damage.

CAUTION

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.

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.

Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, 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.



Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.

Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.



3-26

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

NOTE

Emission Control System

▼



Under U.S. federal law, any

modiﬁcation to the

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

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.

requirements.

WARNING



While the engine is oꢀ, the sound of

a valve opening and closing can be

heard at the rear of the vehicle,

however this does not indicate an

abnormality. The vehicle has a

self-checking device and it operates

while the engine is oꢀ.

Never park over or near anything

ﬂammable:

Parking over or near anything

ﬂammable, such as dry grass, is

dangerous. Even with the engine

turned oꢀ, the exhaust system remains

very hot after normal use and could

ignite anything ﬂammable. A resulting

ﬁre could cause serious injury or death.

Engine Exhaust (Carbon

monoxide)

▼

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

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.

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Do not drive your Mazda with any

sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition

switched oꢀ.

Do not descend steep grades in gear

with the ignition switched oꢀ.

Do not operate the engine at high

idle for more than 2 minutes.

Do not tamper with the emission

control system. All inspections and

adjustments must be made by a

qualiﬁed technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start this

vehicle.

3-27

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Do not run the engine when inside an

enclosed area:

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

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.

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

▼

WARNING

When removing the fuel-ﬁller 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-ﬁller cap is removed too

quickly.

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.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and

always keep sparks and ﬂames away

from the ﬁller neck:

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be

ignited by sparks or ﬂames causing

serious burns and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect

fuel-ﬁller cap or not using a fuel-ﬁller

cap may result in a fuel leak, which

could result in serious burns or death

in an accident.

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.

Do not continue refueling after the

fuel pump nozzle shuts oꢀ

automatically:

Continuing to add fuel after the fuel

pump nozzle has shut oꢀ automatically

is dangerous because overﬁlling the

fuel tank may cause fuel overﬂow or

leakage. Fuel overﬂow and leakage

could damage the vehicle and if the

fuel ignites it could cause a ﬁre and

explosion resulting in serious injury or

death.

3-28

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission



However, when the driver's door

is locked using the following

functions, the fuel lid is also

locked at the same time.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda

fuel-ﬁller 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.



Auto lock/unlock function

(page 3-17)

Auto re-lock function (page

3-5) and (page 3-13)



2. Press the location shown in the

illustration and open the fuel lid.

(U.S.A. and Canada)

It may also cause the check engine

light in the instrument cluster to

illuminate.

When using an automatic car wash

or a high water pressure car washer,

lock the vehicle. Otherwise, the

fuel-ﬁller lid may open unexpectedly

and could be damaged.

Refueling

▼

3. To remove the fuel-ﬁller cap, turn it

counterclockwise.

4. Attach the removed cap to the

inner side of the fuel-ﬁller lid.

Before refueling, close all the doors,

windows, and liftgate/trunk lid, and

switch the ignition OFF.

1. Using the following, unlock the

driver’s door.

4–door



Transmitter (page 3-16)

Touch sensor (page 3-13)

Door-lock switch (page 3-16)

Auto lock/unlock function (page



3-17)

NOTE



When unlocking the driver's

door, the fuel lid is also unlocked

at the same time.

When locking the driver's door,

the fuel lid is locked after 90

seconds.

The time until the fuel lid is

1. Fuel-ﬁller lid

2. Fuel-ﬁller cap



locked after locking the driver's

door can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in

the Mazda Connect Owner's

Manual.

3-29

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

5–door

NOTE

Lock the doors after closing the

fuel-ﬁller lid.

If the fuel-ﬁller lid is closed after

locking the doors, the fuel-ﬁller lid

cannot be locked.

CAUTION

(U.S.A. and Canada)

If the check fuel cap warning light

illuminates, the fuel-ﬁller cap may not

be properly installed. If the warning

light illuminates, park your vehicle

safely oꢀ the right-of-way, remove the

fuel-ﬁller cap and reinstall it correctly.

After the cap has been correctly

installed, the fuel cap warning light

may continue to illuminate until a

number of driving cycles have been

completed. A drive cycle consists of

starting the engine (after four or more

hours with the engine oꢀ) 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

1. Fuel-ﬁller lid

2. Fuel-ﬁller cap

5. Insert the refueling nozzle all the

way and begin refueling. Pull out

the refueling nozzle after the

refueling stops automatically.

6. To close the fuel-ﬁller cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.

7. To close, press the fuel-ﬁller lid

until a click sound is heard.

4–door

illuminate as well.

5–door

8. Make sure to lock all the doors

when leaving the vehicle.

3-30

Before Driving

Mirrors

2. Press the adjustment switch to

Mirrors

adjust the angle of the outside

mirror.

Mirrors

▼

Before driving, adjust the inside and

outside mirrors.

Outside Mirrors

▼

WARNING

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.

Mirror type

1. Indicator light

2. Select switch

3. Adjustment switch

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its

surface.

After adjusting the angle of the outside

mirror, press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be adjusted to turn

oꢀ the indicator light.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC

or ON position.

NOTE

(With driving position memory

function)

To adjust:

1. Press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be adjusted to

turn on the indicator light.

The on-road outside mirror position

can be programmed in conjunction

with the driving position memory

function.

Refer to Driving Position Memory on

page 2-11.

3-31

Before Driving

Mirrors

Power mirrors with reverse tilt down

function

Folding outside mirror

*

WARNING

The outside mirrors tilt downward to

facilitate the view of the lower area on

each side of the vehicle.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be tilted

downward to turn on the indicator

light of the select switch.

3. Shift the shift lever/selector lever to

the R position to tilt the outer

mirror on the side where the select

button was pressed downward.

Always return the outside mirrors to

the driving position before you start

driving:

Driving with the outside mirrors folded

in is dangerous. Your rear view will be

restricted, and you could have an

accident.

Manually fold the outside mirror

rearward until it is ﬂush with the

vehicle.

NOTE

When any of the following condition is

met, the outer mirrors return to their

normal positions.



The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON.

The shift lever/selector lever is



shifted to a position other than R.

The select switch is pressed again.



Engine-oꢀ outside mirror operation

The outside mirrors can be operated

for about 40 seconds after the ignition

is switched from ON to oꢀ.

Driver's side auto-dimming outside

*

mirror

The movement of the auto-dimming

outside mirror is interlocked with the

auto-dimming rearview mirror in the

interior to automatically reduce glare

from rear on-coming vehicles.

Refer to Rearview Mirror on page

3-33.

NOTE

The front passenger-side outside

mirror does not have the

auto-dimming feature.

3-32

*Some models.

Before Driving

Mirrors

Reducing glare from headlights

Rearview Mirror

▼

Manual day/night 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.

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview

mirror to center on the scene through

the rear window.

1. Day/Night lever

2. Day

3. Night

Auto-dimming mirror

The auto-dimming mirror

automatically reduces the glare of

headlights from vehicles at the rear

when the ignition is switched ON.

NOTE



Do not use glass cleaner or suspend

objects on or around the light

sensor. Otherwise, light sensor

sensitivity will be aꢀected and may

not operate normally.

NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror,

perform the adjustment with the day/

night lever in the day position.

1. Light sensor

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Before Driving

Mirrors



(With Homelink wireless control

system)

For information regarding the 3

buttons ( ,

,

) on the

auto-dimming mirror.

Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control

System on page 4-71.

The auto-dimming function is

canceled when the ignition is

switched ON and the shift lever/

selector lever is in the R position.



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Before Driving

Windows

Do not let a child put a hand or head

out of the window while driving the

vehicle:

Power Windows

▼

If the person's hand or head hits

something outside the vehicle, or

sudden braking is applied, it could

result in serious injury or death.

The windows can be opened/closed

by operating the power window

switches.

WARNING

NOTE

When driving with only 1 of the rear

windows open, your ears might

experience a resonating sound.

However, this does not indicate a

problem. The sound can be reduced

by slightly opening a front window or

by changing the size of the rear

window opening.

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.

Opening/Closing Windows

▼

Never allow children to play with

power window switches:

The window opens while the switch is

pressed and it closes while the switch

is pulled up with the ignition switched

ON. Do not open or close 3 or more

windows at the same time.

The front passenger's window and rear

windows can be opened/closed when

the power window lock switch on the

driver's door is in the unlocked

position. Keep this switch in the locked

position while children are in the

vehicle.

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.

Make sure nothing blocks the window

just before it reaches the fully closed

position or while fully holding up the

power window switch:

Blocking the power window just before

it reaches the fully closed position or

while fully holding up the power

window switch is dangerous.

In this case, the jam-safe function may

not prevent the window from closing

all the way. If ﬁngers are caught,

serious injuries could occur.

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Before Driving

Windows

Master control switches

Front passenger's window switch/

Rear window switches

1. Close

2. Open

NOTE



A power window may no longer

open/close if you continue to press

the switch for a long time. If the

power window does not open/

close, wait for a while and then

operate the switch again.



The passenger windows may be

opened or closed using the master

control switches on the driver's door.

The power window can be operated

for about 40 seconds after the

ignition is switched from ON to ACC

or oꢀ with all doors closed. If any

door is opened, the power window

will stop operating.

1. Close

2. Open



3. Front passenger's window

4. Right rear window

5. Power window lock switch

6. Left rear window

7. Driver's window

8. Locked position

9. Unlocked position

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Before Driving

Windows

Auto-opening/Closing

Jam-safe Window

▼

To fully open the window

When the window is closing and a

foreign object is detected between the

window and the window frame, the

window stops closing and

automatically, press the switch

completely down, then release. The

window will fully open automatically.

To fully close the window

automatically opens partway.

automatically, pull the switch

completely up, then release. The

window will fully close automatically.

NOTE



The jam-safe function may operate

under the following conditions:

To stop the window partway, pull or

press the switch in the opposite

direction and then release it.



A strong impact is detected while

the window is closing.

The window is closing in very low



temperatures.

(A window cannot be closed)

NOTE



Power window system initialization

procedure

If the jam-safe function has operated

and the window cannot be closed,

check around the window frame for

a foreign object.

If there is no foreign object around

the window frame, forcibly close a

window using the following

procedure.

If you operate the switch any number

of times with the power window not

fully closed, the window may no longer

fully open/close automatically.

The power window auto function will

only resume on a power window that

has been reset.

1. After switching the ignition OFF,

wait for 45 seconds or longer.

2. Switch the ignition ON.

3. Operate the switch in the

direction to close the window

until the jam-safe function

operates and the window stops.

Repeat this operation a total of 5

times.

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.

5. Make sure that the power windows

operate correctly using the door

switches.

4. Continue pulling up the switch to

fully close the window.

Remote Power Window Operation

▼

All power windows can be opened

from outside the vehicle after the

doors are closed.

The power windows can be operated

remotely when the power window lock

switch on the driver's door is in the

lock or unlocked position.

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Before Driving

Windows

Remote power window operation is

activated under the following

conditions.

Moonroof^*

Moonroof

▼



All the doors and liftgate are closed.

The ignition is switched OFF.

The moonroof can be opened or

closed when operating the overhead

tilt/slide switch at the front seats.



NOTE

The power windows cannot be

opened from the outside of the vehicle

if the power window initialization has

not been completed.

WARNING

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.

Opening

The windows can be opened for

ventilating the cabin before getting in

the vehicle.

Press the unlock button on the key

quickly and brieﬂy 3 times and then

immediately afterwards, press and

hold the unlock button to open the

windows.

Never allow children to play with the

tilt/slide switch:

The tilt/slide switch would allow

children to operate the moonroof

unintentionally, which could result in

serious injury if a child's hands, head

or neck becomes caught by the

moonroof.

To stop the windows from opening,

release the button. If the operation is

performed from the beginning again,

the windows open.

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.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Windows

Make sure nothing blocks the

moonroof just before it reaches the

fully closed position:

Blocking the moonroof just before it

reaches the closed position is

dangerous.

Tilt/Slide Operation

▼

The moonroof can be opened or

closed electrically only when the

ignition is switched ON.



Before leaving the vehicle or washing

In this case, the jam-safe function

cannot prevent the moonroof from

closing. If ﬁngers are caught, serious

injuries could occur.

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 oꢀ the

moonroof before operating it to

avoid water penetration which could

cause rust and water damage to your

headliner.

CAUTION

Do not sit on or put heavy items on

the area where the moonroof opens

and closes. Otherwise, the

moonroof could be damaged.

Do not open or close the moonroof

forcefully during freezing

temperatures or snowfall. Otherwise,

the moonroof could be damaged.

The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid

damaging the sunshade, do not push

it up.

Do not close the sunshade while the

moonroof is opening. Trying to force

the sunshade closed could damage

it.

1. 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.

To fully close automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the forward direction.

To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/

slide switch.

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Before Driving

Windows

When the moonroof is already slid

open and you want to tilt it open, ﬁrst

close the moonroof and then do a tilt

operation.

NOTE

If the moonroof does not operate

normally, do the following procedure:

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt

open the rear of the moonroof.

3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the

moonroof tilts open to the fully

open position, then closes a little.

If the reset procedure is performed

while the moonroof is in the slide

position (partially open) it will close

before the rear tilt opens.

1. Tilt up

2. Close (Tilt down)

Jam-safe Moonroof

▼

If a person's hands, head or an object

blocks the moonroof while it is closing,

the moonroof will stop and move in

the open direction.

Slide Operation

To fully open automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the backward direction.

To fully close automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the forward direction.

NOTE



The jam-safe function may operate

under the following conditions:

To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/

slide switch.

When the moonroof is already tilted

open and you want to slide it open,

ﬁrst close the moonroof and then do a

slide operation.



A strong impact is detected while

the moonroof is closing

automatically.

The moonroof is closing

automatically during very low

temperatures.



In the event the jam-safe function

activates and the moonroof cannot

be closed automatically, press the

tilt/slide switch and the moonroof

will close.



The jam-safe moonroof function

does not operate until the system has

been reset.

1. Open

2. Close

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Before Driving

Windows

Sunshade

▼

The sunshade can be opened and

closed by hand.

The sunshade opens at the same time

as the moonroof slides open, but it

must be closed by hand.

1. Sunshade

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Before Driving

Security System

Modiﬁcation and

Immobilizer System

Add-On Equipment

Immobilizer System

▼

Modiﬁcation and Add-On

Equipment

The immobilizer system allows the

engine to start only with a key the

system recognizes.

▼

Mazda cannot guarantee the

immobilizer and the theft-deterrent

system's operation if the system has

been modiﬁed or if any add-on

equipment has been installed.

If someone attempts to start the

engine with an unrecognized key, the

engine will not start, thereby helping to

prevent vehicle theft.

If you have a problem with the

immobilizer system or the key, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

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

Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United

States.

Changes or modiﬁcations not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic ﬁeld.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the

dashboard, under direct sunlight.

If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light keeps illuminating or ﬂashing,

the system may have a malfunction.

Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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Before Driving

Security System

NOTE

Arming



The keys carry a unique electronic

The system is armed when the ignition

is switched from ON to oꢀ.

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster ﬂashes every 2

seconds until the system is disarmed.

code. For this reason, and to assure

your safety, obtaining a replacement

key requires security validation, this

will add some delays in supplying a

replacement key. They are only

available through an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Always keep a spare key in case one

is lost. If a key is lost, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

If you lose a key, an Authorized

Mazda Dealer will reset the

electronic codes of your remaining

keys and immobilizer system. Bring

all the remaining keys to an



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 oꢀ.

If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light remains illuminated or ﬂashing,

try the following:

Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that

has not been reset is not possible.

Operation

▼

Make sure the key is within the

operational range for signal

NOTE

transmission. Switch the ignition oꢀ,

and then restart the engine. If the

engine does not start after 3 or more

tries, contact an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.



The engine may not start and security

indicator light may illuminate or ﬂash

if the key is placed in an area where

it is diꢁcult 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 oꢀ, and

then restart the engine.



Signals 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.

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Before Driving

Security System

NOTE

Theft-Deterrent System^*



If the battery goes dead while the

Theft-Deterrent System

▼

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.

2. Switch the ignition OFF.

3. Make sure the hood, the doors,

and the liftgate/trunk lid are

closed.

4. Press the lock button on the

transmitter.

The system will not function unless it's

properly armed. So when you leave the

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

correctly.

Operation

▼

The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

once.

The following method will also arm

the theft-deterrent system:

System triggering conditions

The horn sounds intermittently and the

hazard warning lights ﬂash for about

30 seconds when the system is

Press the door-lock switch “ ”

while any door is open and then

close all of the doors.

triggered by any one of the following:



(With the advanced keyless

function)

Touch the sensing area of the door

lock touch sensor.

Unlocking a door with the auxiliary

key, door lock switch, or an inside

door-lock knob.



Forcing open a door, the hood or the

liftgate/trunk lid.

Opening the hood by operating the

hood release handle.

Switching the ignition ON without



The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster ﬂashes twice per

second for 20 seconds.



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.

(With the advanced keyless function)

The lights and horn can also be

5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

NOTE

deactivated by touching the sensing

area of the door release touch sensor.



The 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 3-5.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Security System



The system will disarm if one of the

following operations takes place

within 20 seconds after pressing the

lock button:

Pressing the unlock button or the

trunk button (4–door) on the

transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push

button start.



Unlocking any door.

Opening any door.

Opening the hood.

(With the advanced keyless

function)



Switching the ignition ON.

Touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor.

Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk

lid opener while the key is being

carried.

To rearm the system, do the arming

procedure again.



When the doors are locked by

pressing the lock button on the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

system is armed, the hazard warning

lights will ﬂash once to indicate that

the system is armed.

The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

To Turn Oꢀ an Armed System

▼

An armed system can be turned oꢀ

using any one of the following

methods:



Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push



button start.

(With the advanced keyless



function)



Touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor.

The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

system is turned oꢀ, the hazard

warning lights will ﬂash twice to

indicate that the system is turned oꢀ.

To Stop the Alarm

▼

A triggered alarm can be turned oꢀ

using any one of the following

methods:

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and

Protection of the

Environment

Break-In Period

▼

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.

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.



Do not race the engine.

Do not maintain one constant

speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.

Do not drive constantly at

full-throttle or high engine rpm for

extended periods of time.

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



Avoid long warm-ups. Once the



engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes



Avoid full-throttle starts.

(avoid sudden braking).

Follow the maintenance schedule



and have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform inspections and

servicing.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page

6-4.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Canada) on page 6-6.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Mexico) on page 6-8.

Use the air conditioner only when



necessary.

Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tires properly inﬂated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.



Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

Keep the wheels in correct



alignment.

Keep windows closed at high



speeds.

Slow down when driving in



crosswinds and headwinds.

3-46

Before Driving

Driving Tips

WARNING

Hazardous Driving

▼

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.

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear 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.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:



Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

Avoid sudden braking and sudden



maneuvering.

Do not pump the brakes. Continue



to press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-88.



If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin

the front wheels.

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.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Floor Mat

Rocking the Vehicle

Floor Mat

Rocking the Vehicle

▼

We recommend the use of Genuine

Mazda ﬂoor mats.

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:

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.

Make sure the ﬂoor mats are hooked

on the retention pins to prevent them

from bunching up under the foot

pedals:

Using a ﬂoor mat that is not secured is

dangerous as it will interfere with the

accelerator and brake pedal operation,

which could result in an accident.

CAUTION

Do not install two ﬂoor mats, one on

top of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two ﬂoor mats, one on top of

the other, on the driver's side is

dangerous as the retention pins can

only keep one ﬂoor mat from sliding

forward.

Loose ﬂoor mat(s) will interfere with

the foot pedals and could result in an

accident.

Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transmission failure, and

tire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it

from snow, sand or mud, depress the

accelerator slightly and slowly move

the shift lever/selector lever from 1 (D)

to R position.

If using an all-weather mat for winter

use always remove the original ﬂoor

mat.

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



Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely aꢀected if snow or

ice adheres to the brake

Winter Driving

▼

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.

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:

Snow Tires

▼



Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

6-19.

Inspect the battery and its cables.

Cold reduces battery capacity.

Use an engine oil appropriate for the

lowest ambient temperatures that

the vehicle will be driven in (page

6-16).

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75

mph) while driving with snow tires.



2

Inﬂate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm ,

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.



Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.

Use washer ﬂuid made with



Mexico

antifreeze―but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer ﬂuid

(page 6-21).

The vehicle is originally equipped with

summer tires designed for optimum

traction on wet and dry roads. If your

vehicle is to be used on snow and ice

covered roads, Mazda recommends

that you replace the tires originally

equipped on your vehicle with snow

tires during the winter months.

NOTE



Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windshield is dangerous

as it could obstruct vision.



Do not apply excessive force to a

Except Mexico

window scraper when removing ice

or frozen snow on the mirror glass

and windshield.

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.



Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the

glass cracking.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

NOTE

WARNING



The tire pressure monitoring system

may not function correctly when

using tire chains.

Use only the same size and type tires

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4

wheels:

Using tires diꢀerent in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling

could be greatly aꢀected and result in

an accident.

Install the chains on the front tires only.

Do not use chains on the rear tires.

Please consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Installing the chains

CAUTION

1. If your vehicle is equipped with

wheel covers remove them,

otherwise the chain bands will

scratch them.

Check local regulations before using

studded tires.

2. Secure the chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible.

NOTE

The tire pressure monitoring system

may not function correctly when using

tires with steel wire reinforcement in

the sidewalls (page 4-229).

Always follow the chain

manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

Tire Chains

▼

Check local regulations before using

tire chains.

CAUTION

Chains may aꢀect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is

lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tire; it may result in damage to

the vehicle and to the tire.

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

Chains may scratch or chip

aluminum wheels.

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Driving Tips

Driving In Flooded Area

Overloading

Driving In Flooded Area

Overloading

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WARNING

Dry oꢀ 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

aꢀected.

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.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on ﬂooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting

of electrical/electronic parts, or engine

damage or stalling from water

absorption. If the vehicle has been

immersed in water, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Driving Tips

Driving on Uneven Road

Turbocharger Information

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

Driving on Uneven Road

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Turbocharger Information

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

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.

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CAUTION

After driving at freeway speeds or up

a long hill, idle the engine at least 30

seconds before stopping it.

Otherwise, the turbocharger could

be damaged.

Racing or over-revving the engine,

particularly after it's just been

started, can damage the

Use care not to damage the vehicle's

underbody, bumpers or muꢂer(s)

when driving under the following

conditions:



Ascending or descending a slope

turbocharger.

with a sharp transition angle

Ascending or descending a driveway

To protect the engine from damage,

the engine is designed so that it

cannot be raced just after starting it

in extremely cold weather.



or trailer ramp with a sharp transition

angle

The turbocharger greatly enhances

engine power. Its advanced design

provides improved operation and

requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the

following.

1. Change engine oil and ﬁlter

according to Scheduled

Maintenance.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page

6-4.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Canada) on page 6-6.

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.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Mexico) on page 6-8.

2. Use only recommended engine oil

(page 6-16). Extra additives are

NOT recommended.

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Before Driving

Towing

Trailer Towing

Recreational Towing

Trailer Towing

Recreational Towing

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Your Mazda is not designed for towing.

Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.

An example of "recreational towing" is

towing your vehicle behind a

motorhome.

The transmission is not designed for

towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.

When doing recreational towing refer

to "Towing Description" (page 7-23)

and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-24)

and carefully follow the instructions.

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