2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 79

J16L_EA.book Page 13 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Operating Power Sliding Doors: Opening or closing the power sliding doors while not watching the doors move is dangerous. People or animals could be injured when the doors open along the rear sides and back to the rear fender, or in closing. Because of unseen obstacles and the jam-safe feature a door may not close completely and, if left unnoticed, could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Always be sure that the doorway and rear fender area is clear before activating the power sliding doors. Be sure to view the power sliding doors opening or closing and make sure that you watch them close completely. Moving the Vehicle while Closing Power Sliding Doors: Shifting out of Park (P) while the doors are moving is dangerous. The doors will not close completely and this could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Occupants in the vehicle will also not have full protection in a collision. Always be sure the doors completely close before you shift into gear and move the vehicle. WARNING Children and the Power Sliding Door Switches: Allowing children to operate the power sliding door switches and the keyless entry system is dangerous. Children are not aware of the dangers of people getting fingers and hands caught in moving doors. Never allow children to operate the power sliding door system. Child Safety Lock and Power Sliding Doors Main Switch: Leaving the power sliding doors main switch in the ON position with the child safety locks in the lock position, while the vehicle is stopped or parked is dangerous. If a child mistakenly presses the rear power sliding door switches, a door will open automatically even if the child safety locks are in the lock position. If a door opens unexpectedly, children or other occupants could fall out resulting in serious injury or death. Whenever there are children in the vehicle, turn off the power sliding doors with the power sliding doors main switch to lock the rear power sliding door switches even if the child safety locks are in the lock position. 3-13 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K