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Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation qAdjusting the Vents Directing airflow Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Knob Push NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-3

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
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How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Interior Overview	8
Interior Equipment (View A)	8
Interior Equipment (View B)	9
Interior Equipment (View C)	10
Exterior Overview	11
Front (4 Door)	11
Rear (4 Door)	12
Front (5 Door)	13
Rear (5 Door)	14
2. Essential Safety Equipment	15
Seats	16
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	16
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	18
Rear Seat	23
Head Restraints	26
Seat Warmer	28
Seat Belt Systems	30
Seat Belt Precautions	30
Seat Belt	34
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	36
Seat Belt Extender	38
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	40
Child Restraint	42
Child Restraint Precautions	42
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	46
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	53
SRS Air Bags	58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	58
Supplemental Restraint System Components	62
How the SRS Air Bags Work	63
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	67
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	68
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	70
Monitoring and Maintenance	75
3. Knowing Your Mazda	77
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	78
Advanced Keys	78
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	83
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	92
Advanced Key Suspend Function	95
Warning Lights and Beep Sounds	96
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	99
Doors and Locks	100
Keys	100
Keyless Entry System	101
Door Locks	106
Liftgate (5 Door)	110
Trunk Lid (4 Door)	113
Inside Trunk Release Lever	115
Power Windows	117
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	120
Hood	122
Moonroof	123
Security System	125
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	125
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	128
Theft-Deterrent System	130
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	134
Steering Wheel	134
Mirrors	134
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	139
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	140
Fuel Requirements	140
Emission Control System	141
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	142
Before Starting the Engine	143
Before Getting In	143
After Getting In	143
Driving Tips	144
Break-In Period	144
Money-Saving Suggestions	144
Hazardous Driving	145
Floor Mat	145
Rocking the Vehicle	146
Winter Driving	146
Driving In Flooded Area	148
Overloading	148
Driving on Uneven Road	149
Towing	150
Trailer Towing	150
5. Driving Your Mazda	151
Starting and Driving	152
Ignition Switch	152
Starting the Engine	154
Brake System	155
Manual Transaxle Operation	159
Automatic Transaxle Controls	162
Power Steering	168
Cruise Control	169
Traction Control System (TCS)	175
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	176
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	178
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	184
Meters and Gauges	184
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	189
Warning/Indicator Lights	189
Beep Sounds	204
Switches and Controls	206
Lighting Control	206
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	210
Fog Lights	211
Windshield Wipers and Washer	212
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door)	216
Rear Window Defroster	216
Horn	217
Hazard Warning Flasher	218
6. Interior Comfort	219
Climate Control System	220
Operating Tips	220
Vent Operation	221
Types of the Climate Control System	223
Manual Type	224
Fully Automatic Type	229
Audio System	235
Antenna	235
Operating Tips for Audio System	236
Audio Set	245
Audio Control Switch Operation	274
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	277
Safety Certification	280
Bluetooth Audio	281
Bluetooth Audio	281
Bluetooth Hands-Free	290
Bluetooth Hands-Free	290
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	294
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	298
Hands-Free Setting	304
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used	310
Safety Certification	310
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	311
Interior Equipment	312
Sunvisors	312
Interior Lights	312
Information Display	314
Multi Information Display	316
Cup Holder	326
Bottle Holder	327
Storage Compartments	328
Accessory Sockets	331
7. In Case of an Emergency	333
Parking in an Emergency	334
Parking in an Emergency	334
Flat Tire	335
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	335
Changing a Flat Tire	341
Overheating	347
Overheating	347
Emergency Starting	349
Starting a Flooded Engine	349
Jump-Starting	350
Push-Starting	353
Emergency Towing	354
Towing Description	354
Tiedown Hook	355
Recreational Towing	357
8. Maintenance and Care	359
Introduction	360
Introduction	360
Scheduled Maintenance	361
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	361
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	366
Owner Maintenance	373
Owner Maintenance Schedule	373
Owner Maintenance Precautions	374
Engine Compartment Overview	375
Engine Oil	376
Engine Coolant	378
Brake/Clutch Fluid	380
Power Steering Fluid	381
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	381
Washer Fluid	383
Body Lubrication	384
Wiper Blades	384
Battery	388
Tires	391
Light Bulbs	395
Fuses	406
Appearance Care	412
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	412
Exterior Care	414
Interior Care	417
9. Customer Information	419
Customer Assistance	420
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	420
Customer Assistance (Canada)	425
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	428
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	429
Mazda Importer/Distributors	431
Importer/Distributor	431
Distributor in Each Area	431
Warranty	433
Warranties for Your Mazda	433
Outside the United States	434
Outside Canada	435
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	436
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	437
Cell Phones	438
Cell Phones Warning	438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	439
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	439
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	441
Tire Labeling	441
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	447
Tire Maintenance	450
Vehicle Loading	453
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	459
Reporting Safety Defects	460
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	460
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	461
Service Publications	462
Service Publications	462
10. #Specifications#	465
Identification Numbers	466
Vehicle Information Labels	466
Specifications	468
Specifications	468
Personalization Features	473
Personalization Features	473
11. #Index#	477
Index	478