Get Before Driving Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

Before Driving

3

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

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

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

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

Convertible Top (Hardtop).............3-41

Convertible Top (Hardtop)......... 3-41

Security System............................... 3-47

Modification and Add-On

Advanced Keyless Entry

System...............................................3-11

Advanced Keyless Entry System^*.....

.................................................... 3-11

Operational Range......................3-12

Equipment...................................3-47

Immobilizer System....................3-47

Theft-Deterrent System^*.............3-49

Driving Tips..................................... 3-51

Break-In Period.......................... 3-51

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Doors and Locks..............................3-13

Door Locks................................. 3-13

Trunk Lid....................................3-22

Inside Trunk Release Lever^*...... 3-24

Environment............................... 3-51

Hazardous Driving......................3-52

Floor Mat....................................3-52

Rocking the Vehicle....................3-53

Winter Driving............................3-53

Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-55

Overloading................................ 3-56

Driving on Uneven Road............3-57

Fuel and Emission........................... 3-25

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions................................. 3-25

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

Mirrors............................................. 3-30

Towing.............................................. 3-58

Trailer Towing............................ 3-58

Recreational Towing...................3-58

Mirrors........................................3-30

Windows...........................................3-33

Power Windows..........................3-33

Convertible Top (Soft Top)............. 3-36

Convertible Top (Soft Top).........3-36

*Some models.

3-1

Before Driving

Keys

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Keys

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

WARNING

Disassemble the key.

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:

Expose the key to high temperatures

on places such as the dashboard or

hood, under direct sunlight.

Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

ꢀeld.

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.

Place heavy objects on the key.

Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close to

the key.

NOTE

The driver must carry the key to ensure the

system functions properly.

CAUTION

Type A

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may not

function correctly under the following

conditions:

Transmitter

Auxiliary key

The key is carried with communication

devices such as cellular phones.

The key contacts or is covered by a

metal object.

Removing the auxiliary key

The key is near electronic devices such

as personal computers.

Pull out the auxiliary key from the

transmitter while pressing the knob.

Knob

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 near electronic devices such as

televisions or personal computers.

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Keys

Type B

Installing the auxiliary key

Transmitter

Auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the

illustration.

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into

the slots of the transmitter and install

the lower cover.

Removing the auxiliary key

1. Remove the lower cover while

pressing the knob in the direction of

the arrow.

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).

2. Remove the 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.

Key code

number plate

3-3

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Keys

Keyless Entry System

CAUTION

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors and

the 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.

It can also help you signal for attention or

help.

Operating the theft-deterrent system is

also possible on theft-deterrent

system-equipped vehicles.

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.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation may

vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully



operational (door/fuel-filler lid lock/

unlock) when the ignition is switched

off. The system does not operate if the

ignition is switched to any position other

than off.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning lights

or beeps.

For vehicles with the type A instrument

cluster, check the displayed message for

more information and, if necessary, have

the vehicle inspected at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.



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 Replacement (page

6-34).



KEY Warning Light (Red)

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

page 4-27.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)



Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off

(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-49.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning



Beep

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-49.

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.

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Keys



Battery life is about one year. Replace

the battery with a new one if the KEY

indicator light (green) flashes in the

instrument cluster (for vehicles with a

type A instrument cluster (page 4-27),

messages are displayed in the

Transmitter

▼

Type A

Operation indicator light

Operation

buttons

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.

Type B

Operation indicator light

Operation

buttons



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.

NOTE



The headlights turn on/off by operating

the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home

Light on page 4-49.

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Keys



(With theft-deterrent system)

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:

The hazard warning lights flash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

3-49.



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10



(With the advanced keyless function)



A beep sound can be heard for

confirmation when the doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked/unlocked using

the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can

be turned off.

seconds.

Pressing any button except the



LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



The operation indicator light flashes when

the buttons are pressed.

The volume of the beep sound can also

be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Lock button

To lock the doors and the 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.

Use the following procedure to change the

setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the LOCK

button on the key for 5 seconds or

longer (Both of the doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked and unlocked

when the LOCK button on the key is

pressed and held for five seconds.).

The beep sound activates at the

currently set volume. 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.)

To confirm that both doors and the

fuel-filler lid have been locked, press the

lock button again within 5 seconds. If they

are closed and locked, the horn will sound.

Type A

Type B

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Keys

NOTE

Unlock button



The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be

To unlock the driver's door and the

locked by pressing the lock button while

any other door or the 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, both the doors and the fuel-filler

lid are locked.

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.

To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler

lid, press the unlock button again within 3

seconds and two more beep sounds will be

heard.



Confirm that both doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked visually or

audibly by use of the double click.

Make sure both doors and the fuel-filler

lid are locked after pressing the button.

(With theft-deterrent system)

Type A



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.

Type B

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock both

doors by performing a single operation.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change

the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

UNLOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer (the sound of the

doors locking/unlocking can be

heard).

After this, the system switches the

setting each time the UNLOCK

button is pressed (the sound of the

doors locking/unlocking can be

heard).

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Keys

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:

Trunk button

To open the trunk lid, press and hold the

trunk button until the trunk lid opens.

Type A



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



UNLOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.

Type B



(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, both doors

and the 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

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.

Type A

confirmation.

The time required for the doors to lock

automatically can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.



A door or the trunk lid is opened.

The ignition is switched to any



position other than off.

(With theft-deterrent system)



Type B

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.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any

door or the trunk lid is open or closed.

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Keys

(Turning on the alarm)

Turning off 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 off the power

saving function according to the following

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

sound operate one time.

1. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not turn

on/flash.



The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.



(Turning off the alarm)

2. Press the lock button on the transmitter

4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the

operation indicator light.

3. Press the lock button continuously for

1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on (for 5

The alarm stops by pressing any button on

the key.

Power saving function (Type B)

By turning on the transmitter power saving

*1

function, the advanced keyless entry and

seconds).

With the advanced keyless function

push button start system functions turn off

and the battery power consumption of the

transmitter is restricted.

*

1

Operational Range

▼

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.

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

Starting the Engine

Turning on the power saving function

NOTE

After you have turned on the power saving

function according to the following



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 off and the ignition is

switched to off.

procedure, the hazard warning lights and

*1

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 trunk is out of the assured

operational range, however, if the key

(transmitter) is operable the engine will

start.

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Keys

With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments or the



center console

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.

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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 door and the fuel-filler

lid, or open the trunk lid while carrying

the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning beeps.



Request switch Inoperable Warning

Beep

Refer to Request Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function) on page 7-50.



Key Left-in-trunk Compartment

Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-trunk

Compartment Warning Beep (With the

advanced keyless function) on page

7-50.



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep (With the advanced keyless

function) on page 7-50.

*Some models.

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Advanced Keyless Entry System

Opening the 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 3-4.

80cm (31in)

Operational range

Locking, Unlocking the Doors

▼

Exterior antenna

80cm (31in)

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.



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as



the console box

Next to a communication device such



as a mobile phone

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Doors and Locks

After closing the doors and the fuel-ꢀller lid,

always verify that they are securely closed:

Doors and the fuel-ꢀller lid not securely

closed are dangerous, if the vehicle is

driven with a door and the fuel-ꢀller lid not

securely closed, the door and the fuel-ꢀller

lid 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 and the

fuel-ꢀller lid:

Suddenly opening a door and the fuel-ꢀller

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 ꢀnd 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 conꢀrm the conditions around

the vehicle before opening/closing the

doors and the fuel-ꢀller 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 ꢀngers could get

caught in the door and the fuel-ꢀller lid

or a passing pedestrian could be hit,

resulting in an unexpected accident or

injury.

Keep both 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 both the windows and

convertible top, lockthe doors and the

fuel-ꢀller lid 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.

If the power window does not go up or

down automatically because the battery

is dead, slowly open/close the power

window while pressing the glass inward.

Otherwise, the power window may

contact the convertible top/roof and the

door cannot be opened/closed resulting

in damage to the window.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

(Without the advanced keyless

function)

The horn sound is heard twice to notify

the driver that the key has been left in

the vehicle.



Always stop the engine and lock the

doors. In addition, to prevent theft of

valuables, do not leave them inside the

cabin.



If the key is left in the following areas

(Door unlock (control) system with

collision detection)

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.

This system automatically unlocks the

doors and the fuel-filler lid 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, both the doors and

the fuel-filler lid are automatically

unlocked after about 6 seconds have

elapsed from the time of the accident.

The doors and the fuel-filler lid may not

unlock depending on how an impact is

applied, the force of the impact, and

other conditions of the accident.



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as



the console box

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.

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid will

automatically unlock if they are locked

using the power door locks with any

door open.

If both the doors are closed even though

the trunk lid is open, both the doors and

the fuel-filler lid will lock.

If door-related systems or the battery is

malfunctioning, the doors and the

fuel-filler lid will not unlock.



The vehicle lock-out prevention feature

does not operate while the ignition is

switched off.

When opening a door, the power

windows open a little automatically.

When closing the door, the power

windows close automatically. This is a

function for improving the sealability,

and it does not mean there is a problem.

If the vehicle battery is disconnected for

vehicle maintenance or other reasons,

the power windows will not open or

close automatically. If the power

windows do not open or close, the

automatic open/close mechanism for the

windows must be reset.

When any door is opened from the

outside while the key is inside the

vehicle, the closed doors are locked.

Both the doors are automatically

unlocked by closing the open door.

(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.

Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-35.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary

Key

▼

Holding the auxiliary key in the unlocked

position in the driver's door lock for about

a second unlocks both doors. To unlock

the driver's door and the fuel-filler lid,

insert the auxiliary key into the driver's

door lock and turn the auxiliary key

briefly to the unlock position and then

immediately return it to the center

position.

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid lock

automatically when the driver's door is

locked using the auxiliary key.

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid unlock

when the driver's door is unlocked and the

auxiliary key is held in the unlock position

for one second or longer.

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to

lock, toward the back to unlock.

Type A

Locking, Unlocking with Request

▼

Switch (With the advanced keyless

function)

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid can be

locked/unlocked by pressing the request

switch while the key is being carried.

Unlock

Lock

Request switch

Type B

To lock

To lock the doors and the fuel-filler lid,

press the request switch and the hazard

warning lights will flash once.

Lock

Unlock

A beep sound will be heard once.

To unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door and the

fuel-filler lid, press the request switch. A

beep sound will be heard twice and the

hazard warning lights will flash twice.

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Doors and Locks

To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler

lid, press the request switch again within 3

seconds and two more beep sounds will be

heard.

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10

Front passenger door request switch



To unlock both doors and the fuel-filler

lid, press the request switch. A beep sound

will be heard twice and the hazard

warning lights will flash twice.



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



UNLOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



NOTE



Confirm that both doors and the

fuel-filler lid are securely locked.

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid cannot

be locked when any door is open.

It may require a few seconds for the

doors to unlock after the request switch

is pressed.

A beep sound is heard for confirmation

when the doors and the fuel-filler lid 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 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change

the setting.



The system can be set to unlock both

doors and the fuel-filler lid by

performing a single operation.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Use the following procedure to change

the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

UNLOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer (the sound of the

doors locking/unlocking can be

heard).



After this, the system switches the

setting of pressing the driver's

request switch once or twice to

unlock both doors each time the

UNLOCK button is pressed (the

sound of the doors locking/unlocking

can be heard).

1. Switch the ignition off and close both

of the doors and the trunk lid.

2. Open the driver's door.

3. Within 30 seconds of opening the

driver's door, press and hold the

LOCK button on the key for 5

seconds or longer (Both of the doors

and the fuel-filler lid are locked and

unlocked when the LOCK button on

the key is pressed and held for five

seconds.).

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Doors and Locks

The beep sound activates at the

currently set volume. 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.)

(Walk-away auto lock function)

A beep sound is heard when both doors

are closed while the advanced key is

being carried. Both doors and the

fuel-filler lid 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, both doors and the

fuel-filler lid are locked automatically

after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of

the operational range before the doors

and the trunk lid are completely closed

or another key is left in the vehicle, the

walk-away auto lock function will not

work. Always make sure that both doors

and the trunk lid are closed and locked

before leaving the vehicle. The

4. The setting change is completed by

doing any one of the following:



Switching the ignition to ACC or

ON.



Closing the driver's door.

Opening the trunk lid.

Not operating the key for 10



seconds.

Pressing any button except the



LOCK button on the key.

Pressing a request switch.



(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

walk-away auto lock function does not

close the power windows.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

3-49.

The setting can be changed so that the

doors and the fuel-filler lid are locked

automatically without pressing the

request switch.



Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

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Doors and Locks



(Auto re-lock function)

Driver's door

After unlocking with the request switch,

both doors and the 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

Lock

Unlock

confirmation.

The time required for the doors and the

fuel-filler lid to lock automatically can

be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page 9-9.

Front passenger's door



Opening a door or the trunk lid.

Switching the ignition to any position



other than off.

Locking, Unlocking with

Transmitter

▼

Lock

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid can be

locked/unlocked by operating the keyless

entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless

Entry System (page 3-4).

Unlock

To lock both the doors and the fuel-filler

lid from an open door, press the lock side

of the door lock switch and then close the

door.

Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

▼

Switch

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid lock

automatically when the lock side is

pressed. They unlock when the unlock

side is pressed.

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be

careful not to leave the key inside the

vehicle.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

Auto Lock/Unlock Function

▼



Function number 3 in the following

table is the factory setting for your

vehicle.

WARNING



There are only a total of six auto lock/

unlock settings available for automatic

transmission vehicles, and three for

manual transmission 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 seven times on an automatic

transmission vehicle or four times on a

manual transmission, the procedure will

be cancelled. If this occurs, start the

procedure from the beginning.

Do not pull the inner handle on a door:

Pulling the inner handle on a 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 the vehicle speed exceeds 20

km/h (12 mph), both doors and the

fuel-filler lid lock automatically.

When the ignition is switched off, both



doors and the fuel-filler lid unlock

automatically.

These functions can also be disabled so

that they do not operate.

Function

number

*1

Function

The auto door-lock function is disa‐

bled.

1

Auto lock/unlock function setting

change using door-lock switch

Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

more.

The doors and the fuel-filler lid can be 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.

2

Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

3 (Factory speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

Setting) more. Both the doors and the fuel-fill‐

er lid unlock when the ignition is

switched from ON to Off.

(Automatic transmission vehicles

only)

When the ignition is switched ON

4

and the selector lever is shifted from

park (P) to any other gear position,

both the doors and the fuel-filler lid

lock automatically.

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Doors and Locks

Function

number

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).

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

*1

Function

(Automatic transmission vehicles

only)

When the ignition is switched ON

and the selector lever is shifted from

park (P) to any other gear position,

both the doors and the fuel-filler lid

lock automatically.

When the selector lever is shifted to

park (P) while the ignition is switched

ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler

lid unlock automatically.

5

(Automatic transmission vehicles

only)

number 3 = 3 beep sounds)

Both the doors and the fuel-filler lid

lock automatically when the vehicle

speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or

more.

When the selector lever is shifted to

park (P) while the ignition is switched

ON, both the doors and the fuel-filler

lid unlock automatically.

(Manual transmission vehicles)

Current Function Number

6

Press unlock side of

lock switch once

Press lock side of

lock switch

Function Number 1

Press 2 times

*

1

Other settings for the auto door lock function are

available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For

details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

Function Number 2

Press 3 times

Cancel setting

Wait for 3 second

Settings can be changed using the

following procedure.

1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors

and the fuel-filler lid must remain

closed.

Function Number 3

Function set (The

number of beeps

heard is the same as

the selected function

number)

Press 4 times

Cancel setting

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.

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Doors and Locks

(Automatic transmission vehicles)

Current Function Number

This does not operate the other door locks.

Press unlock side of

lock switch once

Unlocked: Red indicator

Lock

Function Number 1

Press lock side of

Press 2 times

lock switch

Function Number 2

Press 3 times

Cancel setting

Unlock

Function Number 3

Press 4 times

Wait for 3 second

Operation from outside

Function Number 4

Press 5 times

Function set (The

number of beeps

heard is the same as

the selected function

number)

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).

Function Number 5

Press 6 times

Function Number 6

This does not operate the other door locks.

Press 7 times

Cancel setting

Door-lock knob

NOTE



The doors and the fuel-filler lid cannot

be locked or unlocked while the setting

function is being performed.

The procedure can be cancelled by

pressing the lock side of the driver's

door-lock switch.



Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

Knob

▼

NOTE

Operation from inside

When locking the door this way:

To lock any door from the inside, press the

door-lock knob.

To unlock, pull it outward.



Be careful not to leave the key inside the

vehicle.



The doors cannot be locked using the

driver's door lock knob if any door is

open when the ignition is switched to

ACC or ON.

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Doors and Locks

When loading or unloading luggage in

the trunk, turn oꢁ the engine. Otherwise,

you could get burned by the heat of the

exhaust gas.

Trunk Lid

WARNING

Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid

▼

Never allow a person to ride in the trunk:

Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is

dangerous. The person in the trunk could

be seriously injured or killed during sudden

braking or a collision.

Opening the trunk lid

Using the remote release button

Push the release button.

Do not drive with the trunklid open:

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is

dangerous. An open 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 trunk lid could cause

occupants to fall out in an accident.

The remote release button function can be

disabled by locking the doors using the

transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request

switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle

from opening the trunk.

To enable the remote release button

operation, unlock the doors by using the

transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request

switch, or switch the ignition ON.

CAUTION

Before opening the trunk lid, remove any

snow and ice accumulation on it.

Otherwise, the trunk lid could close

under the weight of the snow and ice

resulting in injury.

Be careful when opening/closing the

trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong

gust blows against the trunk lid, it could

close suddenly resulting in injury.

Fully open the trunk lid and make sure

that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only

opened partially, it could slam shut by

vibration or wind gusts resulting in

injury.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

The remote release button cannot be

disabled by locking the doors using the

door-lock switch/door-lock knob.

Refer to Locking, Unlocking with

Door-Lock Switch on page 3-18.

Refer to Locking, Unlocking with

Door-Lock Knob on page 3-21.



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.

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, first push

the trunk lid completely closed, then

press the electric trunk lid opener to

fully open the trunk lid.

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.

Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be

Opened on page 7-52.



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 and

raise the trunk lid when the latch releases.



Electric trunk lid

opener

Closing the trunk lid

Use both hands to push the trunk lid down

until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.

Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is

secure.

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Doors and Locks

Always keep the car from being a tempting

place to play by latching the 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

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.

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.

children or pets alone in a car at any time.

Do not leave the car, 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.

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.

The inside trunk release lever is located on

the inside of the trunk lid.

WARNING

Close the trunklid, do not allow children to

play inside the trunk:

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.

*Some models.

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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)

Premium unleaded fuel

91 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

*

1

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

Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can be used, but

this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and engine knocking.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect 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.



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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 parkover 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.

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition switched oꢁ.

Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched oꢁ.

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 qualiꢀed technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.

NOTE



Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control

system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some

states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.

While the engine is off, 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 off.

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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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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.

(U.S.A. and Canada)

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.

It may also cause the check engine light in

the instrument cluster to illuminate.

Refueling

▼

Before refueling, close both the doors,

windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the

ignition OFF.

1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pressed the

edge of the lid with the doors

unlocked.

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.

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.

NOTE

The fuel-filler lid operates in

conjunction with the door locking/

unlocking mechanism.

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

counterclockwise.

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Fuel and Emission

3. Attach the removed cap to the inner

side of the fuel-filler lid.

CAUTION

(U.S.A. and Canada)

If the check fuel cap warning light

Fuel-filler lid

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.

Fuel-filler cap

4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the way

and begin refueling. Pull out the

refueling nozzle after the refueling

stops automatically.

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

clockwise until a click is heard.

6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until a

click sound is heard.

Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap

warning light illuminated could cause the

check engine light to illuminate as well.

7. Make sure to lock both the doors when

leaving the vehicle.

Refer to Door Locks on page 3-13.

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.

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Mirrors

2. Press the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

Center position

Mirrors

Before driving, adjust the inside and

outside mirrors.

Mirror switch

Outside Mirrors

▼

WARNING

Be sure to lookover 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.

Folding mirror

Mirror type

WARNING

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

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

Convex type (passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its

surface.

Power mirror adjustment

restricted, and you could have an accident.

The ignition must be switched to ACC or

ON position.

Manually fold the outside mirror rearward

until it is flush with the vehicle.

To adjust:

1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or

right to choose the left or right side

mirror.

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Mirrors

Driver's side auto-dimming door

mirror

Reducing glare from headlights

*

Manual day/night mirror

The movement of the auto-dimming door

mirror is interlocked with the

auto-dimming rearview mirror in the

interior to automatically reduce glare from

rear on-coming vehicles.

Push the day/night lever forward for day

driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of

headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31.

NOTE

The passenger-side door mirror does not

have the auto-dimming feature.

Day/Night lever

Night

Day

Rearview Mirror

▼

Auto-dimming mirror

The auto-dimming mirror automatically

reduces the glare of headlights from

vehicles at the rear when the ignition is

switched ON.

WARNING

Do not stackcargo 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.

Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the

auto-dimming function. The indicator light

will turn off.

To reactivate the auto-dimming function,

press the ON button ( ). The indicator

light will illuminate.

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror

to center on the scene through the rear

window.

OFF button

ON button

Indicator light

NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror, perform

the adjustment with the day/night lever in

the day position.

*Some models.

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Mirrors

NOTE



Do not use glass cleaner or suspend

objects on or around the light sensor.

Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will

be affected and may not operate

normally.

Light sensor



For information regarding the 3 buttons

(

,

) on the auto-dimming

mirror.

Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control

System on page 4-57.

The auto-dimming function is canceled

when the ignition is switched ON and

the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).



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Windows

Power Windows

The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches.

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.

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.

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 cannot prevent the window from closing all the way. If

ꢀngers are caught, serious injuries could occur.

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Windows

Opening/Closing Windows

▼

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 both windows at the same time.

The passenger window can be opened/closed when the power window lock switch on the

driver's door is in the unlock position. Keep this switch in the locked position while children

are in the vehicle.

Master control switches

Passenger's window switch

Power window

lock switch

Locked position

Close

Open

Driver's window

Close

Open

Unlocked position

Passenger's

window

NOTE



A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the switch after

opening/closing the power window. If the power window does not open/close, wait a

moment 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 off with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power window

will stop operating.

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.

When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on the passenger

power window switch turns off. The light may be difficult to see depending on the

surrounding brightness.



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Windows

6. Make sure that the power windows

operate correctly using the door

switches.

After the system has been re-initialized,

passenger window can be fully opened

automatically using the master control

switches.

Auto-opening

▼

To fully open the window automatically,

press the switch completely down, then

release. The window will fully open

automatically.

To stop the window partway, pull up the

switch and then release it.

If the automatic power window

operation does not operate normally

while the doors or convertible top/

retractable hardtop are opened/closed,

reset it using the previous procedures.

NOTE



The power window cannot be fully

closed while the door is open.

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 open/

closed), the window will not fully open

automatically.

The power window auto function will

only resume on the power window that

has been reset.

1. Close the doors and the convertible

top/roof.

2. Switch the ignition ON.

3. Make sure that the power window

lock switch located on the driver's

door is not depressed.

4. Press the switch and fully open the

window.

5. Pull up the switch to fully close the

window and continue holding the

switch for about 2 seconds after the

window fully closed.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)

When opening/closing the convertible top, park the vehicle in a safe place where it does not

obstruct traffic.

Top latch assembly

Convertible top's handles

Convertible top

Convertible Top Precautions

▼

WARNING

Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving:

Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the convertible top storage area or center console when

the vehicle is moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden maneuver or collision you

could be seriously injured or even killed.

Always keep your hands and ꢀngers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the

convertible top:

It is dangerous to place your hands or ꢀngers near the fastening mechanisms. Your hands or

ꢀngers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)

CAUTION

Remove leaves or other matter that may accumulate on and around the convertible top. If

leaves or other matter block the drain ꢀlter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the drain

ꢀlter at least once a year.

Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-62.

Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defogger switch is turned

oꢁ. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and

the internal material.

Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place oꢁ the right-of-way and

park on a level surface.

Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or

lowering the convertible top.

Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.

Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this

will damage the convertible top material.

Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it

will deteriorate and mold.

Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger

compartment.

Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the

convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.

NOTE



The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top

opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it does not

mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or

other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows

do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.

Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-35.



When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown

away by the wind.



Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.

To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment



stays dry, close the convertible top and both windows securely and lock both doors when

leaving the vehicle.

The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the



material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)

NOTE

Lowering the Convertible Top

▼

If the power windows do not go down

automatically, fully open the windows

or open the doors.

CAUTION

6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold

the convertible top along the front edge

and pull it toward the vehicle rear.

Do not sit on the folded convertible top.

Otherwise, the convertible top could be

damaged or you may fall oꢁ and be

injured.

Front edge

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. If the engine is running, turn it off.

3. Make sure there are no objects which

have been placed in the area where the

convertible top is to be retracted.

4. With the lock release button depressed

forward, pull back the top latch lever

to unlock it.

NOTE

To lower the convertible top from

inside the vehicle, use the convertible

top's handles.

Lock release button

Top latch

Convertible top's handles

5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

Anchor

Striker

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)

7. Move the convertible top rearward and

fold it while pressing the rear glass

lightly with your hand.

Raising the Convertible Top

▼

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. If the engine is running, turn it off.

3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage

the lock.

Unlock Lever

8. With the back end of the convertible

top pressed, press the front end until a

latch sound is heard.

Lightly rock the retracted convertible

top to make sure it is securely locked.

4. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold

the convertible top along the front edge

and pull it towards the vehicle front.

Front edge

NOTE



If the power windows do not go

down automatically, fully open the

windows or open the doors.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)



To raise the convertible top from

CAUTION

inside the vehicle, use the

convertible top's handles.

Driving with the convertible top not fully

locked could damage the convertible

top.

Convertible top's handles

If the red indicator is visible on the lock

release button, the convertible top is not

locked. After locking the convertible top,

verify that the red indicator is not visible.

Locked position

5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible

top's handles, and press the convertible

top against the windshield.

Make sure the striker engages with the

anchor, move the top latch slowly, and

then push the top latch upward until a

latch sound is heard.

Unlocked position

Red indicator

Convertible top's handles

Do not spray water directly near the

seam of the window and convertible top

when ꢂushing away dirt on the soft top

with water. Otherwise, water may enter

the vehicle.

Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on

page 6-62.

NOTE

Anchor

Striker



The convertible top may be constricted

if it is left retracted for a long period.

Therefore, if the top has become

constricted, it may be difficult to hook

the top latch striker to the anchor.

Make sure the convertible top is



securely locked by pushing up on it. If it

still sounds loose (rattles) after being

locked by the top latch, have it inspected

at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Before Driving

Convertible Top (Hardtop)

The retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle. When

opening/closing the roof and window glass operate together. The front roof is stored in the

storage area under rear roof.

To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment stays

dry, close the roof and both windows securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

Middle roof

Front roof

Rear roof

Convertible Top Precautions

▼

WARNING

Always conꢀrm that there are no people around the vehicle beforeoperating the roof:

If the roof were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident and serious injury from

someone getting caught in the mechanism.

Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving:

Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the rear roof or center console when the vehicle is

moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden maneuver or collision you could be

seriously injured or even killed.

Always keep your hands and ꢀngers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the

roof:

It is dangerous to place your hands or ꢀngers near the fastening mechanisms. Your hands or

ꢀngers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.

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Before Driving

Convertible Top (Hardtop)

CAUTION

When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or

body on the corner of the windshield glass. It may cause an injury.

Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an

unexpected accident.

Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable hardtop switch.

Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.

Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they

may block the water drainage outlets.

Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned

oꢁ. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the

internal material.

When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof (about 1.6

m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.

When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The

opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.

Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing oꢁ dirt on

the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.

Refer to Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance on page 6-64.

Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where

the vehicle does not obstruct traꢃc. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the

opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.

Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.

Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof

or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.

Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger

compartment.

Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.

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Before Driving

Convertible Top (Hardtop)

Operation Indication

▼

Operation Indicator Light

When illuminated

This indicates that the roof is only partially open.

When flashing

This indicates that the roof is being open/closed. (During switch operation)

When not illuminated

This indicates that the roof is open/closed fully.

NOTE

If the operation indicator light flashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Roof operation display

The roof operation status is indicated on the multi-information display.

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Convertible Top (Hardtop)



When pressing the retractable

hardtop switch while the windows

are closed, the windows open

slightly. If the switch is continuously

pressed in the open direction until

the roof opening operation is

completed, the windows return to

their original positions. However,

the windows may not return to their

original positions depending on the

conditions.

The roof keeps opening and the

operation indicator light flashes

while the retractable hardtop switch

is pressed in the open direction.

If the switch is released while the

roof is opening, the roof stops

opening. If the switch is pressed in

the open direction again, the roof

resumes opening.

Opening the Roof

▼

When opening the roof, make sure objects

inside the vehicle are not blown away by

the wind. Secure all loose objects inside

before driving with the roof down.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a

safe place where the vehicle does not

obstruct traffic.



Shift the shift lever to neutral on a

manual transmission vehicle.

Shift the selector lever to P on an



automatic transmission vehicle.

Apply the parking brake.



2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.

3. Start the engine to prevent the battery

from going dead.

4. Continue pressing the retractable

hardtop switch in the open direction

until the roof opening operation is

completed. When the opening

operation is completed, a beep sound is

activated and the operation indicator

light turns off.



When the roof is half-open, the front

roof resumes opening after the rear

roof is completely open.

Closing the Roof

▼

1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a

safe place where the vehicle does not

obstruct traffic.



Shift the shift lever to neutral on a

manual vehicle.

Shift the selector lever to P on an



automatic vehicle.

Apply the parking brake.



NOTE

2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.

3. Slightly slide the seats back if they are

in the foremost position.

4. Start the engine to prevent the battery

from going dead.



If the retractable hardtop switch is

pressed in the open direction, a

warning beep sounds.

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Convertible Top (Hardtop)

5. Continue pressing the retractable

hardtop switch in the close direction

until the roof closing operation is

completed. When the closing operation

is completed, a beep sound is activated

and the operation indicator light turns

off.

Operation Conditions

▼

If the following conditions have been

satisfied, the roof can be opened/closed.



The ignition is switched ON.

Shift/selector lever is in a position other

than R (reverse).

Vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or



less.



The trunk lid is closed.

The vehicle is tilted at an angle of 15



degrees or less.

CAUTION

If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6.2

mph) during the opening/closing

6. Close the windows using the power

window switch.

operation, the opening/closing operation

of the roof stops midstream. If the roof

stops midstream, visibility at the rear may

be impaired or damage to the roof may

occur which could lead to an accident.

Operate the switch again with the vehicle

stopped, depending on the road and traꢃc

conditions, to complete opening/closing

operation of the roof.

NOTE



If the retractable hardtop switch is

pressed in the close direction, a warning

beep sounds.

When pressing the retractable hardtop



switch while the windows are closed, the

windows open slightly. The windows do

not return to their original positions

even after the roof closing operation is

completed.

The roof keeps closing and the operation

indicator light flashes while the

retractable hardtop switch is pressed in

the close direction.

If the switch is released while the roof is

closing, the roof stops closing. If the

switch is pressed in the close direction

again, the roof resumes closing.

NOTE



For the purposes of safety when



opening/closing the roof, follow the

instructions for Opening the Roof and

Closing the Roof.



If the roof cannot be closed even after



the operation conditions are all met,

have it checked at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

The roof can be closed manually as an

emergency measure.

Refer to When the Roof Cannot be

Closed on page 7-57.

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Before Driving

Convertible Top (Hardtop)

Power Window Interlocking

▼

Operation

When opening/closing the roof, the power

windows lower automatically for

improved operability.

NOTE

If the vehicle battery is disconnected for

vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the

power windows will not lower

automatically. If the power windows do

not lower, reset the power window

automatic open/close function.

Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-35.

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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

vehicle theft.

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

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.

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

ꢀeld.

Expose the key to high temperatures

on places such as the dashboard or

hood, under direct sunlight.

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



The keys carry a unique electronic code.

The system is armed when the ignition is

switched from ON to off.

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds

until the system is disarmed.

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.



Always keep a spare key in case one is

lost. If a key is lost, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

Disarming



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

the Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that has

not been reset is not possible.

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.



The 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. Move

the key to a location within the signal

range, switch the ignition off, and then

restart the engine.

NOTE



If the security indicator light flashes

continuously while you are driving, do

not shut off the engine. Go to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have it

checked. If the engine is shut off while

the indicator light is flashing, you will

not be able to restart it.



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.



Because the electronic codes are reset

when the immobilizer system is repaired,

the keys are needed. Make sure to bring

all the keys to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer, so that they can be programmed.

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Before Driving

Security System

NOTE

Theft-Deterrent System^*



The trunk lid does not open while the

theft-deterrent system is operating.

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

▼

The system will not function unless it's

properly armed. So when you leave the

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

correctly.

1. Close the windows and the convertible

top securely.

2. Switch the ignition OFF.

3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the

trunk lid are closed.

Operation

▼

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.

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 both of

the doors.



Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,

door lock switch, or an inside door-lock

knob.

Forcing open a door, the hood or the



(With the advanced keyless function)

Press a request switch.

trunk lid.



Opening the hood by operating the hood

release handle.

Switching the ignition ON without using

the push button start.

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster flashes twice per

second for 20 seconds.



If the system is triggered again, the lights

and horn will activate until the driver's

door is unlocked with the transmitter.

(With the advanced keyless function)

The lights and horn can also be

deactivated by pressing the request switch

on a door.

5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

*Some models.

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Before Driving

Security System

NOTE

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.



The theft-deterrent system can also be

armed by activating the auto relock

function with both the doors, the trunk

lid and the hood closed.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

The system will disarm if one of the



To Stop the Alarm

▼

following operations takes place within

20 seconds after pressing the lock

button:

A triggered alarm can be turned off using

any one of the following methods:



Pressing the unlock button or the trunk

button on the transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push button

start.



Unlocking any door.

Opening any door.

Opening the hood.

Switching the ignition ON.



(With the advanced keyless function)

To rearm the system, do the arming

procedure again.

When the doors are locked by pressing



Pressing a request switch on the

doors.



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.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

To Turn Off an Armed System

▼

An armed system can be turned off 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)



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.



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 sudden braking).

Follow the maintenance schedule (page



Avoid full-throttle starts.

6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform inspections and

servicing.



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.

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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Driving Tips

Hazardous Driving

Floor Mat

We recommend the use of Genuine

Mazda floor mats.

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.

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.

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 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.



Do not pump the brakes. Continue to

press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-65.

If you get stuck, select a lower gear and

accelerate slowly. Do not spin the rear

wheels.

Loose ꢂoor mat(s) will interfere with the

foot pedals and could result in an accident.

If using an all-weather mat for winter use

always remove the original ꢂoor mat.



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 rear

wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the rear 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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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:



Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the

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.

radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-25.

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 6-23).

Inspect the ignition system for damage

and loose connections.

Use washer fluid made with

CAUTION



Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transmission failure, and tire

damage.



antifreeze―but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page

6-27).

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.

NOTE



Do not use the parking brake in freezing

weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift

to P with an automatic transmission and

to 1 or R with a manual transmission.

Block the rear wheels.



Remove snow before driving. Snow left

on the windshield is dangerous as it

could obstruct vision.

Do not open or close the soft top when



the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) or less.

The material of the soft top could be

damaged by freezing.



Do not apply excessive force to a

window scraper when removing ice or

frozen snow on the mirror glass and

windshield.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips



Never use warm or hot water for

CAUTION

removing snow or ice from windows and

mirrors as it could result in the glass

cracking.

Check local regulations before using

studded tires.



Drive 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.

NOTE

The tire pressure monitoring system may

not function correctly when using tires

with steel wire reinforcement in the

sidewalls (page 4-118).

Tire Chains

▼

Check local regulations before using tire

chains.

Snow Tires

▼

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

CAUTION

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)

while driving with snow tires. 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.

Chains may aꢁect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)

or the chain manufacturer's

2

recommended limit, whichever is lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,

and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on roads that are free

of snow or ice. The tires and chains could

be damaged.

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.

Chains may scratch or chip aluminum

wheels.

NOTE



The tire pressure monitoring system may

WARNING

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 diꢁerent in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could

be greatly aꢁected and result in an

accident.

Install the chains on the rear tires only.

Do not use chains on the front tires.

Please consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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Driving Tips

Installing the chains

Driving In Flooded Area

1. Secure the chains on the rear tires as

tightly as possible.

WARNING

Always follow the chain

manufacturer's instructions.

2. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

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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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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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:



Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle

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

Recreational Towing

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 7-30) and

"Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-31) and

carefully follow the instructions.

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Before Driving for Your Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

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