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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles.
Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2006 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan Mar. 2007(Print3)
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How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways.
NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.
Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Index
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1 Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5
Front .......................................................................................... 1-5
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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-26
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-27
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-39
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-35
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-57
Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-55
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22
Power liftgate switch ......................................................................................... page 3-30
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-53
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-56
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-36
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-33
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-57
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-57
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-51-2
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-46
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-50
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19
Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-123
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-63
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Glove box ........................................................................................................ page 6-128
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-131
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-10
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-61
Phone button .................................................................................................... page 6-103
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-43
Coin box .......................................................................................................... page 6-128
Navigation System (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manualThe equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-121
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-50
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-18
Rear entertainment system ................................................................................. page 6-51
Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-128
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-42
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-125
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-120
Moonroof switches ............................................................................................ page 3-45
Overhead console ............................................................................................ page 6-127
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-58
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-120
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2
Climate control system (Rear) ........................................................................... page 6-14
Second-row seat ................................................................................................. page 2-11
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-161-4
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview
Front
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-43
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-44
Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-26
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-42
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview
Rear
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-28
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29
Rear window antenna ........................................................................................ page 6-17
Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-28
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-57
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Navigation System (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-37
Rear view parking camera (if equipped) .............................. Refer to the separate manual1-6
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2 Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-5
Second-Row Seats ................................................................... 2-11
Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-16Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-18
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-18
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-22
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-24
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) .............. 2-27
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-30
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-32Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-34
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-34
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-38
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-45SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-50
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-55
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-56
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-60
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-61
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System ..................................................................................... 2-63
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Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)
WARNING
Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
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Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
qSeat Slide
WARNING
Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
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WARNING
Do not drive with the seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Always sit in a passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor:
If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could cause result in serious injury. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
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Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
The seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
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CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted.
Up
Down
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.
qHead Restraint WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury.
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CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power
adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.
Ø To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.
Ø Don't use the switch to make more
than one adjustment at a time.
qSeat Slide To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
WARNING
Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.
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Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.
qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with the seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Always sit in a front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor:
If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could cause result in serious injury. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
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Seat)í
One-touch seat position programming and call up is available on the driver's seat.
CAUTION When calling up the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom. The seat moves to the desired position automatically, and if your hands or fingers are placed around the seat bottom, it could cause injury.
Set button
Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following functions: l Programming buttons ― and the
set button.
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l Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key
Programmed seat positions can also be called up using the following functions: l Programming buttons ― . l Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key
NOTE Individual seat positions can be programmed to the number of programming buttons 3
available on the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat position for each advanced key/ retractable type key used with the vehicle.Operation using the seat-side buttons
Programming Seat position programming is possible when the vehicle is parked.
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment method refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-6) Height Adjustment (page 2-6)
2. Press the desired programming button ― while pressing the set button
until a beep sound is heard.
NOTE Vehicle maintenance or other reasons requiring the vehicle battery to be disconnected will result in the seat position memory being erased. In this case, re-program the seat positions.
Seat position call up With the ignition switch in the LOCK position, and the driver's door open, press the programming button ― that has been programmed to the desired seat position.
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NOTE l Seat positions can also be called up with the ignition switch in the ON position and the door closed by pressing and holding the programming button ― that has been programmed to the desired seat position.
l If any of the following occurs, the seat
position call up function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch is operated. l The vehicle is moving or starts to move. l The selected programming button
― or the set button is pressed
again.
Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key With advanced key
Lock button
Auxiliary key
Unlock button
With retractable type key
Lock button
Unlock button
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Programming One seat position can be programmed into each advanced key/retractable type key. After the following conditions have been met, operate the seat and the advanced key/retractable type key to program the seat positions. l The engine switch is in the LOCK
position (The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch)
l The driver's door is open
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment method, refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-6) Height Adjustment (page 2-6)
2. If the driver's door is closed, open it.
3. Press and hold the unlock button of the
advanced key/retractable type key while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard.
Seat position call up Unlock the doors using the unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key, and open the driver's door.
Erasing memory After the following conditions have been met, press and hold the lock button of the advanced key/retractable type key while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard. l The engine switch is in the LOCK
position (The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch)
l The driver's door is open
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has been changed. Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) on page 3-50. Refer to Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) on page 3-52. Refer to Immobilizer System on page 3-52.
l The vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons.
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
Manually operated To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.
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Electrically operated The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the switch. To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
qHead Restraint WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
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To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury.
qSeat Warmerí The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on.
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WARNING
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatback:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback:
Adjustable seats that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury.
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury.
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Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
The seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.
NOTE The second-row seats cannot be removed.
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qSeat Slide To move the seat forward or backward, raise the bar and slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
Make sure the bar returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with the seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from the seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Do not recline a second-row seatback when the third row seat is occupied: Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous.Because the clearance in the third-row seat is limited, occupants in the third-row seat could be hurt seriously on a reclined second-row seatback.
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while pulling the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury.
Rear center seat
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
To use a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
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Monday, February 26 2007 7:17 PMCAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
qHead Restraint Rear outboard seat WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
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qArmrest The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.
qThird-Row Seat Access After folding the second-row seat seatback and sliding the seat forward, you can access the third-row seat easily.
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area Raise the lever on the side of the second- row seat to fold the seatback forward and slide the seat forward.
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After entering/exiting the third-row seat area
1. Return the second-row seatback to its
upright position and lock it after sliding it backward. Make sure it is locked by attempting to lightly move it forward and backward.
2. Make sure that the center-rear seat belt is routed properly (not under the head restraint) and the seat belt guide is snapped to the head restraint.
CAUTION Ø When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. Ø After entering/exiting the third-
row seat area, return the seatback to its upright position. Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.
qFolding the Second-Row Seats To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward.
Folding the seatbacks
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the center-
rear seat belt (page 2-29) and stow it into the ceiling recess (page 2-29).
CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.
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2. Slide the seat all the way back toward
the rear of the vehicle.
3. Lower the head restraints all the way
down (page 2-13).
4. Pull the lever and fold the seatback
forward.
NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (page 2-17).
CAUTION When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
Returning seatbacks to their original positions
1. Lift the seatback to its original
position. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.
2. Route the center-rear seat belt through the seat belt guide and fasten it. Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-27).
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Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.
qHead Restraint WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints set up when the rear center seat is being used and make sure they are properly set up:
Driving with the head restraints not set up is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats
Third-Row Seat
WARNING
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place by attempting to rock the seatback:
Adjustable seats that are not securely latched are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury.
Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
The seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After returning the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
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To use a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment space from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the front seats, fold the second-row and third-row seats (page 2-14).
qSplit-Folding the Third-Row Seat To create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward.
To fold third-row seat
1. Lower the head restraints all the way
down (page 2-16).
2. Pull the strap and fold the seatback
forward.
To return third-row seat to its original position
1. Return the seatback to its original
position by pulling its strap. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back.
2. Hold the board and fasten the strap to
its original position.
3. Fasten the strap to its original position.
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Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
Your vehicle has the following types of seat belts.
Seating Position
Types of seat belt
Front seat
Passenger side
Second-row seat Third-row seat
Driver side
3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor
3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode
retractor/automatic locking mode retractor
3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor This belt has retractors with an inertia lock that keep the belt retracted when not in use. The lock allows the belt to remain comfortable on the user, but it will lock in position during a collision. Refer to Emergency Locking Mode on page 2-20. 3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor/automatic locking mode retractor In addition to the emergency locking mode function, this belt has retractors that operate in another mode, the automatic locking mode, for the child-restraint system. Refer to Automatic Locking Mode on page 2-21. Refer to Installing Child-Restraint Systems on page 2-38. We recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure any child-restraint system is secured properly.
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WARNING
Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.
Do not wear twisted seat belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause serious injury or death.
Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.
Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended:
One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to you. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, they will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Expended seat belt pretensioners and air bags must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy. Additionally, the load limiter will only limit loads on the chest once in a collision and this is another reason to have the front seat belts inspected.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
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CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-58).
qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.
qEmergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return to the belt to the more comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it around you again.
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qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it. See the section on child restraint (page 2-34).
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3-Point Type Seat Belt
NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to “Center-Rear Position Seat Belt” (page 2-27).
qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue.
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
Belt
Tongue
WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
4. Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body.
3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear a click.
Keep low on hip bone
Take up slack
Too high
Tongue
WARNING
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
Buckle
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Monday, February 26 2007 7:17 PMqUnfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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qShoulder Belt Adjusterí Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder. To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, push the adjuster up. To lower the shoulder belt adjuster, pull the adjuster and slide it down. Make sure the adjuster is locked.
To raise
To lower
Button
NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To secure the outboard-third seat belts when not in use, insert the belts in their seat belt retainers.
WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
íSome models.
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WARNING
Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner's manual:
Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without proper positioning, the pretensioner and load limiting systems cannot provide adequate protection in an accident and this could result in serious injury. For more details about wearing seat belts, refer to “Fastening the seat belts” (page 2-22).
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.
Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding. For deployment details, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-60). In addition, the pretensioner system for the front passenger, like the front passenger air bag, is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. Any time the air bags and seat belt pretensioners have fired they must be replaced. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-63).
Load limiter: The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant's chest. While the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any accident mode with sufficient occupant movement. Even if the pretensioners have not fired, the load limiting function must be checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Properly dispose of the pretensioner system:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.
NOTE l The pretensioner system will activate in a
moderate or severe frontal, near-frontal collision or roll-over accident. The pretensioner system for the front passenger is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. It will not activate in most side or rear impacts.
l Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate a fire. This gas normally has no effect on occupants, however, those with sensitive skin may experience light skin irritation. If residue from the deployment of the air bags or the front pretensioner system gets on the skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as possible.
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Monday, February 26 2007 7:17 PMHave your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended:
One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to you. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, they will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Expended seat belt pretensioners and air bags must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy. Additionally, the load limiter will only limit loads on the chest once in a collision and this is another reason to have the front seat belts inspected.
Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident. The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured.
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qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
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Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened.
(A)
(B)
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WARNING
Using the Seat Belt Guide:
Not using the seat belt guide is dangerous. If the seat belt guide is not used, the shoulder portion of the center-rear seat belt could be mistakenly positioned under the head restraint; position that cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in the center-rear passenger being seriously injured or killed. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the center- rear seat belt is on the right side of the left-rear head restraint and guided correctly through the seat belt guide.
Seat belt guide
qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C).
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
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4. Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body. WARNING
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
qUnfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
Button
NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle
(D) until you hear a click.
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
WARNING
Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt with Only One Buckle:
Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a sudden stop or collision, the user could slide under the belt and suffer serious injuries. Always make sure that both pairs of seat belt tongues and buckles are fastened properly.
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
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qUnfastening the Lap Portion of
the Seat Belt
qStowing and pulling out the
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt
Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot.
The center-rear position seat belt can be stowed using the following procedure.
(A)
(B)
CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.
NOTE To encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center- rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times except when folding the rear seat forward.
qFastening the Lap Portion of the
Seat Belt
Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It is now secure for passenger use.
NOTE After returning the left-rear seatback to its upright position, guide the shoulder portion of the belt correctly through the seat belt guide and fasten the lap portion of the belt.
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CAUTION When stowing the seat belt, make sure the belt is locked securely into the recess. If the seat belt is not properly stowed, it might get caught in the seats and be damaged.
To stow the seat belt, retract the belt, put tongues (A) and (C) together and insert each tongue into the respective ceiling recess. Insert the tongues until you hear a click.
Ceiling recess
(A)
(C)
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To pull out the seat belt, press the area indicated in the figure upward with your finger and slide the belt forward. Then slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess.
NOTE Pulling out the seat belt all the way out will switch it to automatic locking mode. If automatic locking mode is not needed, retract the seat belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode.
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash. When ordering an extender, only order one that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for more information.
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NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not retract with the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly.
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Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessary:
Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.
Do not use an improper extender:
Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an accident. Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat.
Do not use an extender that is too long:
Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Do not use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the user's body is less than 15cm (6 in).
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Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
Condition
Vehicle speed
Between 0 ― 20
km/h
(0 ― 12 mph)
20 km/h
(12 mph) or
more
Seat belt
Indicator
Beep
: Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed.
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Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Conditions of operation
Condition
Result
The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The driver's seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
The warning light flashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops.
The warning light will not illuminate and the beep sound will not be heard.
qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder.
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