Get Before Driving Guide for Mazda CX-30 SUV 2020

Before Driving

Keys

To avoid damage to the key

(transmitter), DO NOT:

Keys

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Drop the key (transmitter).

Get the key (transmitter) wet.

Disassemble the key (transmitter).

Expose the key (transmitter) to

high temperatures on places such

as the dashboard or hood, under

direct sunlight.

Expose the key (transmitter) to any

kind of magnetic ﬁeld.

Place heavy objects on the key

(transmitter).

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a

place where your children will not

ﬁnd or play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed. Children may ﬁnd these keys to

be an interesting toy to play with and

could cause the power windows or

other controls to operate, or even

make the vehicle move.

Put the key (transmitter) in an

ultrasonic cleaner.

Put any magnetized objects close

to the key (transmitter).

NOTE

CAUTION

The driver must carry the key

(transmitter) to ensure the system

functions properly.

Because the key (transmitter) uses

low-intensity radio waves, it may not

function correctly under the

following conditions:

Transmitter

The key (transmitter) is carried with

communication devices such as

cellular phones.

The key (transmitter) contacts or is

covered by a metal object.

The key (transmitter) is near

electronic devices such as personal

computers.

Non-Mazda genuine electronic

equipment is installed in the

vehicle.

There is equipment which

discharges radio waves near the

vehicle.

The key (transmitter) may consume

battery power excessively if it

receives high-intensity radio waves.

Do not place the key (transmitter)

near electronic devices such as

televisions or personal computers.

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1. Transmitter (page 3-5)

2. Insert the tabs of the lower cover

into the slots of the transmitter and

install the lower cover.

Auxiliary key

There is a removable auxiliary key

inside the transmitter.

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).

Also write down the code number and

keep it in a separate safe and

convenient place, but not in the

vehicle.

2. Remove the auxiliary key.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have

your code number ready.

1. Key code number plate

Installing the auxiliary key

1. Install the auxiliary key as the

illustration.

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Keyless Entry System

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed

by laws in the United States.

Keyless Entry System

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Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

This system uses the key buttons to

remotely lock and unlock the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid, and opens/

closes the liftgate.

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.

NOTE



The keyless entry system operation

may vary due to local conditions.



The keyless entry system is fully

operational 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.

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 6-26).

Battery life is about 1 year. Replace



the battery with a new one if the

messages are displayed in the

instrument cluster. Replacing the

battery about once a year is

recommended because the KEY

warning indication may not display

depending on the rate of battery

depletion.



KEY Warning Indication/Warning

Light (Red)

Refer to KEY Warning Indication/

Warning Light (Red) on page 7-28.



Ignition Not Switched Oﬀ (STOP)

Warning Beep

Refer to Ignition Not Switched Oﬀ

(STOP) Warning Beep on page

7-37.



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.



Key Removed from Vehicle Warning

Beep

Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle

Warning Beep on page 7-37.

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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Lock button

Transmitter

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To lock the doors, liftgate, and

fuel-ﬁller lid, press the lock button and

the hazard warning lights will ﬂash

once.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard once.

To conﬁrm that all the doors, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid have been locked,

press the lock button again within 5

seconds. If they are closed and locked,

the horn will sound.

1. Operation indicator light

2. Lock button ( )

3. Unlock button ( )

4. Power liftgate button ( )

5. Panic button ( )

NOTE

*



If the lock button is pressed with any

door or liftgate open, any closed

door can be locked. Close any open

door and liftgate to lock.

NOTE



The headlights turn on/oﬀ by

operating the transmitter. Refer to

Leaving Home Light on page 4-45.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights ﬂash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed

or turned oﬀ.



Conﬁrm that all the doors, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid are locked visually

or audibly by use of the double click.

Make sure all the doors, liftgate, and



fuel-ﬁller lid are locked after pressing

the button.

(With theft-deterrent system)



Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-45.

(With the advanced keyless

function)

If the lock button is pressed with all

the doors and liftgate closed, the

hazard warning lights will ﬂash and

the theft-deterrent system is armed.



A beep sound can be heard for

conﬁrmation when the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid are locked/

unlocked using the key. If you prefer,

the beep sound can be turned oﬀ.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door and the

fuel-ﬁller lid, press the unlock button

and the hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A beep sound will be heard twice.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

The operation indicator light ﬂashes

when the buttons are pressed.

To unlock the other doors and liftgate,

press the unlock button again within 5

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seconds and two more beep sounds

will be heard.

For details on the power liftgate

function, refer to Power Liftgate on

page 3-21.

NOTE



The system can be set to unlock all

the doors, liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid

when pressing the unlock button

once.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the key, all the

doors, liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid will

automatically lock if any of the

following operations are not

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.



performed within about 60 seconds.

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

system, the hazard warning lights will

ﬂash for conﬁrmation.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether

any door or the liftgate is open or

closed.



A door or the liftgate is opened.

(Turning on the alarm)



The ignition is switched to any

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:

position other than oﬀ.



(With theft-deterrent system)

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.



The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights ﬂash.



(Turning oﬀ the alarm)

*

The alarm stops by pressing any button

on the key.

Power liftgate button

To open/close the liftgate, press the

power liftgate button for one second

or longer with the liftgate in the fully

closed/open position.

The hazard warning lights ﬂash twice

and the liftgate opens/closes after the

beep sounds.

Power saving function

By turning on the transmitter power

saving function, the advanced keyless

*1

entry and push button start system

functions turn oﬀ and the battery

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power consumption of the transmitter

is restricted.

operation indicator light turns on

(for 5 seconds).

*

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.

1

With the advanced keyless function

Operational Range

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The system operates only when the

driver is in the vehicle or within

operational range while the key is

being carried.

Turning on the power saving function

Starting the Engine

After you have turned on the power

saving function according to the

following procedure, the hazard

warning lights and sound operate

one time.

1. Press the lock button on the

transmitter 4 times within 3

seconds to turn on the operation

indicator light.

2. Press the lock button continuously

for 1.5 seconds or longer while the

operation indicator light turns on

(for 5 seconds).

3. Press any of the buttons on the

transmitter to make sure that the

operation indicator light does not

turn on/ﬂash.

NOTE



Starting the engine may be possible

*1

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.



The luggage compartment is out of

the assured operational range,

however, if the key (transmitter) is

operable the engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function

Turning oﬀ the power saving function

After you have turned oﬀ the power

saving function according to the

following procedure, the hazard

*1

warning lights and 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.

1. Interior antenna

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

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2. Operational range

Without the advanced keyless

function

1. Interior antenna

2. Operational range

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is

placed in the following areas:



Around the dashboard

In the storage compartments such as



the glove compartment or the center

console

Key Suspend Function

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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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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.

Advanced Keyless Entry System

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WARNING

Radio waves from the key may aﬀect

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 aﬀect

the device.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-7.

The advanced keyless function allows

you to lock/unlock the door, liftgate,

and fuel-ﬁller lid, or open the liftgate

while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are

indicated by the following warning

beeps.



Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning

Beep

Refer to Touch Sensor Inoperable

Warning Beep (With the advanced

keyless function) on page 7-37.



Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable

Warning Beep

Refer to Liftgate Door-lock Switch

Inoperable Warning Beep (With the

advanced keyless function) on page

7-37.



Key Left-in-luggage Compartment

Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-luggage

Compartment Warning Beep(With

the advanced keyless function) on

page 7-38.



Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep

Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning

Beep(With the advanced keyless

function) on page 7-38.

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

In the storage compartments such

as the glove compartment or the

center console

Next to a communication device

such as a mobile phone

Operational Range

▼

The system operates only when the

driver is in the vehicle or within

operational range while the key is

being carried.

Locking Using Door-Lock Switch/

Unlocking Using Electric Liftgate

Opener

▼

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in

places where there are high-intensity

radio waves or noise, the operational

range may become narrower or the

system may not operate. For

determining battery replacement,

Refer to Keyless Entry System on page

3-4.

Locking/Unlocking Using Touch

Sensor

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1. Exterior antenna

2. 80 cm (31 in)

3. Operational range

1. Exterior antenna

2. 80 cm (31 in)

3. Operational range

NOTE



The system may not operate if you

are too close to the windows or door

handles.

If the key is left in the following areas



and you leave the vehicle, the doors

may be locked depending on the

radio wave conditions even if the key

is left in the vehicle.



Around the dashboard

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Doors and Locks

After closing the doors and the

Door Locks

liftgate, always verify that they are

securely closed:

▼

Doors and the liftgate not securely

closed are dangerous, if the vehicle is

driven with a door and the liftgate not

securely closed, the door and the

liftgate could open unexpectedly

resulting in an accident.

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with

you or leave a responsible person

with them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended in

a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot

weather, temperatures inside a vehicle

can become high enough to cause

brain damage or even death.

Always conﬁrm the safety around the

vehicle before opening a door and the

liftgate:

Suddenly opening a door and the

liftgate is dangerous. A passing vehicle

or a pedestrian could be hit and cause

an accident.

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a

place where your children will not

ﬁnd or play with them:

CAUTION

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed.

Always conﬁrm the conditions

around the vehicle before opening/

closing the doors and the liftgate and

use caution during strong winds or

when parked on an incline. Not

being aware of the conditions

around the vehicle is dangerous

because ﬁngers could get caught in

the door and the liftgate or a passing

pedestrian could be hit, resulting in

an unexpected accident or injury.

Keep all doors locked when driving:

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle

are dangerous. Passengers can fall out

if a door is accidentally opened and

can more easily be thrown out in an

accident.

Always close all the windows and

moonroof, lock the doors, fuel-ﬁller

lid, and liftgate and take the key with

you when leaving your vehicle

unattended:

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.

NOTE



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

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

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Doors and Locks



In the storage compartments such

as the glove compartment or the

center console

Next to a communication device

such as a mobile phone

This system automatically unlocks the

doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate in

the event the vehicle is involved in an

accident to allow passengers to get

out of the vehicle immediately and

prevent being trapped inside. While

the ignition is switched ON and in

the event the vehicle receives an

impact strong enough to inﬂate the

air bags, all the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid,

and liftgate are automatically

unlocked after about 6 seconds have

elapsed from the time of the

accident.

The doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

may not unlock depending on how

an impact is applied, the force of the

impact, and other conditions of the

accident.

If door-related systems or the battery

is malfunctioning, the doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate will not

unlock.



When the ignition is switched to

ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out

prevention feature prevents you from

locking yourself out of the vehicle.

All doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

will automatically unlock if they are

locked using the power door locks

with any door or the liftgate open.

The vehicle lock-out prevention

feature does not operate while the

ignition is switched oﬀ.

When all doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and

liftgate are locked using the power

door lock with any door or the

liftgate open, the closed doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are locked.

After that, when all doors and the

liftgate are closed, all doors and the

liftgate are locked. However, if the

key is inside the vehicle, all doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are

automatically unlocked.

(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.

(Without the advanced keyless

function)

Unlocking with Auxiliary Key

▼

Only the driver's door can be unlocked

using the auxiliary key.

Refer to Keys on page 3-2.

Insert the auxiliary key while the

driver's door handle is pulled and turn

the key to the unlock side. Turn the

auxiliary key back to its original

position before removing it.

The horn sound is heard twice to

notify the driver that the key has

been left in the vehicle.



(Door unlock (control) system with

collision detection)

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

Unlocking

If you attempt to open the driver’s

door using an unauthorized auxiliary

key, the key cylinder will spin around

but the door will not unlock.

Locking, Unlocking with Touch

Sensor, Door Handle (With the

advanced keyless function)

▼



The system may not operate normally

under the following conditions.

By touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor, various locking/

unlocking operations can be done

without taking the key out of a bag or

pocket.

There are two types of touch sensors

used for locking and unlocking, and

each sensor is built into the outer door

handle on the driver and front

passenger's doors.



You touch the sensing area of the

door lock touch sensor and the

sensing area of the door release

touch sensor at the same time.



1. Sensing area of door lock touch

sensor (Depression on outer side of

door handle)

2. Sensing area of door release touch

sensor (Inner side of door handle)

You touch the sensing area of the

touch sensor while wearing gloves.



Foreign matter such as snow or dirt

is stuck on the sensing area of the

touch sensor.

You pull the door handle just after

touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor.



NOTE



When locking/unlocking with the



transmitter carried, securely touch

the sensing area of the touch sensor

as follows.

The system may operate if the outer

side door handle of a front door is

splashed with water by a car wash or

rain while the transmitter is in the

operation range.

Locking



If the system does not operate even

though you touch the sensing area of

the touch sensor correctly, release

the touch sensor once, and then

touch the sensing area of the touch

sensor again after waiting about 3

seconds.

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Doors and Locks

Locking

When unlocking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate two times.

When locking, touch the sensing area

of the door lock touch sensor with all

of the following conditions met.

(Unlocking from the front passenger’s

door)

The following locations are unlocked

by touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor of the front

passenger's door.



The ignition is switched OFF.



All the doors are closed.



You are carrying the transmitter.

The following locations are locked by

touching the sensing area of the door

lock touch sensor.



All doors



Fuel-ﬁller lid



Liftgate



All doors



Fuel-ﬁller lid

When unlocking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate two times.



Liftgate

When locking, the hazard warning

lights and sound operate one time.

NOTE



Conﬁrm that all the doors and

Unlocking

liftgate are securely locked.

For the liftgate, move it without

pressing the electric liftgate opener

to verify that the liftgate has not been

left ajar.

When unlocking, touch the sensing

area of the door release touch sensor

with all of the following conditions

met.



A beep sound is heard for



The ignition is switched OFF.

conﬁrmation when the doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate are locked/

unlocked using the touch sensor. If

you prefer, the beep sound can be

turned oﬀ.



The driver’s door is locked.



Three seconds or longer have passed

since the doors were locked.



You are carrying the transmitter.

The volume of the beep sound can

also be changed. Refer to the

Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

(Unlocking from the driver's door)

The following locations are unlocked

by touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor of the

driver's door.



(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights ﬂash when

the theft-deterrent system is armed

or turned oﬀ.



Driver’s door



Fuel-ﬁller lid

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on

page 3-45.

NOTE



The setting can be changed so that



The location to be unlocked can be

changed.

the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

are locked automatically without

touching the sensing area of the

touch sensor.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(Walk-away auto lock function)

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Doors and Locks

A beep sound is heard when all

doors and the liftgate are closed

while the transmitter is being carried.

All the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and

liftgate are locked automatically

when the transmitter is out of the

operational range. Also, the hazard

warning lights ﬂash once. (Even if the

driver is in the operational range, all

the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

are locked automatically after about

30 seconds.) If you are out of the

operational range before the doors

and the liftgate are completely

closed or another transmitter is left

in the vehicle, the walk-away auto

lock function will not work. Always

make sure that all doors and the

liftgate are closed and locked before

leaving the vehicle. The walk-away

auto lock function does not close the

power windows.

entry system transmitter. Refer to

Keyless Entry System (page 3-4).



All doors



Fuel-ﬁller lid



Liftgate

Locking, Unlocking with

Door-Lock Switch

▼

Door-lock switch on driver’s and front

passenger's door

The following locations are locked/

unlocked by pressing the door-lock

switch.



All doors



Fuel-ﬁller lid



Liftgate

Driver's door



(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the touch

sensor, all the doors , fuel-ﬁller lid,

and liftgate will automatically lock if

any of the following operations are

not performed within about 60

seconds.



Opening a door or the liftgate.

1. Unlock

2. Lock

Front passenger's door



Switching the ignition to any

position other than oﬀ.

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

system, the hazard warning lights will

ﬂash for conﬁrmation.

The time required for the doors to

lock automatically can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Locking, Unlocking with

Transmitter

▼

The following locations can be locked/

unlocked by operating the keyless

1. Unlock

2. Lock

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Doors and Locks

Locking from the outside using the

door-lock switch

In addition, the liftgate automatically

closes after locking.

When locking from the outside using

the door-lock switch, press the lock

side of the door-lock switch with all of

the following conditions met and then

close all the doors.



The ignition is switched OFF.

Any door is open.



NOTE



To prevent the transmitter from being

left in the vehicle, make sure that you

carry the transmitter before locking.

After locking by pressing the

Without power liftgate



door-lock switch and when all the

doors are closed with the transmitter

left in the vehicle, all the doors,

liftgate, and fuel-ﬁller lid are

unlocked.

All doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and the liftgate

can be locked by pressing the

door-lock switch.



After locking by pressing the

door-lock switch and when the

liftgate is closed last with the

transmitter left in the vehicle, only

the liftgate is unlocked.

Door-lock switch on liftgate (With the

advanced keyless function)

With power liftgate

All doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and the liftgate

can be locked by pressing the

door-lock switch.

When locking using the door-lock

switch, press the door-lock switch with

all of the following conditions met. The

liftgate automatically closes after

locking.



You are carrying the transmitter.



The ignition is switched OFF.



All the doors are closed.



The liftgate is not automatically

opening/closing.



The vehicle is stopped.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

When locking, a beep sound operates

1 time.

NOTE



To prevent the transmitter from being

left in the vehicle, make sure that you

carry the transmitter before locking.

After locking by pressing the

door-lock switch and when the

liftgate is closed with the transmitter

left in the vehicle, the liftgate is

unlocked.

In addition, before the liftgate closes,

the hazard warning lights operate 2

times and a long beep sound is

activated.

When the liftgate closes, the hazard

warning lights operate 1 time.



(Without theft-deterrent system)

When locking, the hazard warning

lights and a beep sound operate 1

time.

Auto Lock/Unlock Function

▼

WARNING

In addition, before the liftgate closes,

the hazard warning lights operate 2

times and a long beep sound is

activated.

Do not pull the inner handle on a

front door:

Pulling the inner handle on a front

door while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. Passengers can fall out of

the vehicle if the door opens

accidentally , which could result in

death or serious injury.

For details on the power liftgate

function, refer to Power Liftgate on

page 3-21.



When the vehicle speed exceeds 20

Without power liftgate

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

fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate lock

automatically.

When locking using the door-lock

switch, press the door-lock switch with

all of the following conditions met and

then close the liftgate.



When the ignition is switched oﬀ, all

the doors, fuel-ﬁller lid, and liftgate

unlock automatically.



You are carrying the transmitter.



The ignition is switched OFF.

The auto lock/unlock function settings

can be changed.



All the doors are closed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(With theft-deterrent system)

When locking, a beep sound operates

1 time.

When the liftgate closes, the hazard

warning lights operate 1 time.

Locking, Unlocking with

Door-Lock Knob

▼

Operation from inside

(Without theft-deterrent system)

When locking, the hazard warning

lights and a beep sound operate 1

time.

To lock any door from the inside, press

the door-lock knob.

To unlock, pull it outward.

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Doors and Locks

This does not operate the other door

locks.

This does not operate the other door

locks.

1. Unlocked: Red indicator

2. Lock

3. Unlock

Operation from outside

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).

NOTE

When locking the door this way:



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 or liftgate is open when the

ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks

▼

Rear doors that have been locked

using the child safety lock switched to

the lock side cannot be opened from

inside the vehicle.

For child safety, switch the child safety

lock on both rear doors to the lock

side.

When opening a rear door with the

child safety lock switched to the lock

side, pull the outer door handle with

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the lock knob inside the vehicle

switched to the unlock side.

Liftgate

▼

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the

luggage compartment:

Allowing a person to ride in the

luggage compartment is dangerous.

The person in the luggage

compartment could be seriously

injured or killed during sudden braking

or a collision.

1. Auxiliary key (page 3-2)

2. Unlock

3. Lock

Do not drive with the liftgate open:

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is

dangerous. An open liftgate in a

moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas

to be drawn into the cabin. This gas

contains CO (carbon monoxide),

which is colorless, odorless, and highly

poisonous, and it can cause loss of

consciousness and death. Moreover,

an open liftgate could cause occupants

to fall out in an accident.

Do not stack or leave loaded luggage

unsecured in the luggage

compartment:

Otherwise, the luggage may move or

collapse, resulting in injury or an

accident. In addition, do not load

luggage higher than the seatbacks. It

may aﬀect the side or rear ﬁeld of view.

CAUTION

Before opening the liftgate, remove

any snow and ice accumulation on it.

Otherwise, the liftgate could close

under the weight of the snow and ice

resulting in injury.

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Opening and Closing the Liftgate

Be careful when opening/closing the

liftgate during strong winds. If a

strong gust blows against the liftgate,

it could close suddenly resulting in

injury.

Fully open the liftgate and make sure

that it stays open. If the liftgate is

only opened partially, it could slam

shut by vibration or wind gusts

resulting in injury.

When loading or unloading luggage

in the luggage compartment, turn oﬀ

the engine. Otherwise, you could get

burned by the heat of the exhaust

gas.

▼

Opening the liftgate

Using the electric liftgate opener

Unlock the doors and liftgate, then

press the electric liftgate opener on the

liftgate and raise the liftgate when the

latch releases.

For the power liftgate operation, refer

to Power Liftgate on page 3-21.

Be careful not to apply excessive

force to the damper stay on the

liftgate such as by putting your hand

on the stay. Otherwise, the damper

stay may bend and aﬀect the liftgate

operation.

NOTE

(With the advanced keyless function)



A locked liftgate can also be opened

while the key is being carried.



When opening the liftgate with the

doors and the liftgate locked, it may

require a few seconds for the liftgate

latch to release after the electric

liftgate opener is pressed.



The liftgate can be closed when the

doors are locked with the key left in

the vehicle. However, to prevent

locking the key in the vehicle, the

liftgate can be opened by pressing

the electric liftgate opener. If the

liftgate cannot be opened despite

doing this procedure, ﬁrst push the

liftgate completely closed, then press

the electric liftgate opener to fully

open the liftgate.

1. Damper stay

Do not modify or replace the liftgate

damper stay. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper

stay is deformed or damaged for

reasons such as a collision or if there

is some other problem.

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Doors and Locks



When the liftgate latch is released by

pressing the electric liftgate opener,

the liftgate raises slightly. If the

liftgate is not operated for a certain

period of time, the liftgate cannot be

raised.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the

liftgate-ajar warning indication

displayed :

Otherwise, the liftgate may open

unexpectedly and result in an accident.

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener

again.

To close

NOTE

Conﬁrm that the liftgate is securely

closed.

Move the liftgate without pressing the

electric liftgate opener to verify that the

liftgate has not been left ajar.

To close the liftgate from its slightly

raised position, open it ﬁrst by

pressing the electric liftgate opener,

then close it after waiting at least 1

second.



If the vehicle battery is dead or there

is a malfunction in the electrical

system and the liftgate cannot be

unlocked, the liftgate can be opened

by performing the emergency

procedure.

Power Liftgate^*

▼

The power liftgate opens/closes

electrically by operating the switches in

the vehicle or the buttons on the

keyless entry system transmitter.

Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be

Opened on page 7-41.

WARNING

Closing the liftgate

Be sure to watch the power liftgate as

it opens or closes, and make sure that

it closes completely:

Lower the liftgate slowly using the

liftgate grip recess, then push the

liftgate closed using both hands.

Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate

to make sure it is secure.

Opening or closing the power liftgate

while not watching it move is

dangerous. Because of unseen

obstacles and the jam-safe feature, a

liftgate 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.

For the power liftgate operation, refer

to Power Liftgate on page 3-21.

Always be sure that the area around

the liftgate is clear before activating it.

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*Some models.

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Doors and Locks

Always conﬁrm the safety of the area

around the power liftgate before

operating it electrically.

Do not install accessories to the

power liftgate other than speciﬁed

accessories. Otherwise, it cannot be

opened/closed automatically and

could result in a malfunction.

Be careful when switching the power

liftgate from electrical to manual

operation. The power liftgate may

open/close unexpectedly depending

on its position which could result in

injury.

Not checking the area around the

liftgate for people before operating it

using the power liftgate switch or the

button on the keyless entry system is

dangerous. A person could become

caught between the liftgate and an

obstruction while it is opening

electrically or between the liftgate and

vehicle while it is closing electrically,

resulting in an accident and serious

injury.

NOTE



Do not apply unnecessary force to

the power liftgate when it is

Never allow children to operate the

power liftgate system:

opening/closing electrically.

Unnecessary force on the liftgate

may cause it to reverse direction of

movement automatically. Also, it

could result in a malfunction.

Allowing children to operate the

power liftgate switch and the keyless

entry system is dangerous. Children are

not aware of the dangers of people

getting ﬁngers and hands caught in a

moving liftgate. If someone's neck,

head or hands get caught in a closing

door, it could result in death or serious

injury.



The power liftgate may not open/

close electrically if the vehicle is

parked on an incline, or there is

strong wind, or the liftgate is laden

with snow.



If a power liftgate system fuse has

blown, the liftgate cannot be opened

using the power liftgate switch or the

electric liftgate opener. Use the

CAUTION

When closing the power liftgate,

make sure there are no foreign

objects around the striker. If foreign

objects are obstructing the striker,

the liftgate may not close properly.

emergency lever to open the liftgate.



Fully close the power liftgate before

disconnecting the vehicle battery. If

the battery is disconnected with the

liftgate open, it cannot be opened or

closed automatically after the battery

is reconnected. If this happens, fully

close the liftgate manually to restore

the auto full open/close function.



If the system detects weight such as

that caused by a snow-laden liftgate

when it is opened electrically, after

the beep activates three times, the

liftgate stops after reversing.



If the power liftgate is snow-laden,

1. Striker

remove the snow before operating

the liftgate.

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Doors and Locks

Operation using the transmitter

The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON, or the selector lever

is in P with the ignition switched ON.

When the power liftgate button on the

transmitter is pressed and held for

about 1 second or longer with all of

the following conditions met, the

hazard warning lights ﬂash 2 times, a

beep sound is activated, and the

liftgate automatically opens/closes

fully.

Closing the liftgate



The vehicle is stopped.

(Manual transmission)



The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON, or when the parking

brake is applied with the shift lever in

N and the ignition switched ON.



The ignition is switched OFF.

The vehicle is stopped.



(Automatic transmission)

The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON, or the selector lever

is in P with the ignition switched ON.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

NOTE



When opening the liftgate by

NOTE

pressing the power liftgate button on

the transmitter, the liftgate can be

opened even when it is locked.

If the shift lever/selector lever is shifted

to another position and the vehicle is

moved while the liftgate is opening/

closing automatically, the liftgate

operates as follows:



If the power liftgate button on the

transmitter is pressed while the

liftgate is opening/closing

electrically, the beep is activated and

the liftgate stops. When pressing the

power liftgate button again, the

liftgate moves in the reverse

direction.



When the liftgate is opening

A beep sound is activated, and the

liftgate moves in the reverse

direction automatically and closes.



When the liftgate is closing

A beep sound is activated, but the

liftgate continues to close.

Operation using switch only for

power liftgate

Operation from the driver's seat (To

open/close)

Operation conditions

Opening the liftgate

Press the power liftgate switch for

about 1 second or longer while the

liftgate is in the fully closed/open

position. The hazard warning lights

If the vehicle has satisﬁed all the

following operation conditions, the

power liftgate can be opened using the

power function.



All doors and the liftgate are

unlocked.



The vehicle is stopped.

(Manual transmission)



The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON, or when the parking

brake is applied with the shift lever in

N and the ignition switched ON.



(Automatic transmission)

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ﬂash twice and the liftgate opens/

closes fully after a sound is activated.

(With the advanced keyless function)

Operation from outside (To open)

(Without the advanced keyless

function)

Press the electric liftgate opener on the

liftgate. The hazard warning lights ﬂash

twice and the liftgate opens

automatically after the beep sound is

heard.

(With the advanced keyless function)

A locked liftgate can also be opened

while the key is being carried.

Operation using door-lock switch

(With the advanced keyless function)

When the door-lock switch on the

liftgate is pressed, the liftgate fully

closes automatically after all the doors,

fuel-ﬁller lid, and the liftgate are

locked.

Operation from outside (To close)

For details such as the operation

conditions, refer to Locking, Unlocking

with Door-Lock Switch on page 3-15.

Press the power liftgate close switch

while the liftgate is fully opened. The

hazard warning lights ﬂash twice and

the liftgate closes automatically after

the beep sound is heard.

Automatic open/close stop function

The liftgate can be stopped at a

desired position while it is opening/

closing automatically.

Stopping the liftgate

If any of the following operations is

done while the liftgate is opening/

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Doors and Locks

closing automatically, the liftgate is

stopped.

When changing the position

1. Stop the liftgate at the desired

position.

2. Press the power liftgate close switch

for about three seconds.



The power liftgate button on the

transmitter is pressed.



The power liftgate switch is pressed.



The electric liftgate opener on the

A beep sound is activated two

times to indicate that the position

change has been completed.

liftgate is pressed.



The power liftgate close switch is

pressed.

NOTE



(With the advanced keyless

Set the desired fully-open position of

the liftgate at the position where it is

open more than halfway. The position

where it is less than halfway open

cannot be set.

function)

The door-lock switch on the liftgate

is pressed.

NOTE

The liftgate cannot be stopped in the

area about 20 cm (7.9 in) away from

the fully-closed position. It moves in

the close direction by the load weight

of the liftgate itself.

To reset

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Press the power liftgate close switch

for about seven seconds.

A beep sound is activated three

times to indicated that the reset has

been completed.

Moving the liftgate again

If any of the following operations is

done, the liftgate moves in the

direction opposite to the direction it

was moving before it stopped.

NOTE

After about 3 seconds have elapsed

since the switch was pressed, a beep

sound is activated 2 times to indicate

that the liftgate fully-open position has

changed. Continuously press the

switch for about 7 seconds to

complete the reset.



The power liftgate button on the

transmitter is pressed for about 1

second or longer.



The power liftgate switch is pressed

for about 1 second or longer.



The electric liftgate opener on the

Jam-safe equipment

liftgate is pressed.

While the power liftgate is opening/

closing electrically and the system

detects a person or an object in the

liftgate's path, the liftgate will move in

the reverse direction automatically and

stops.



The power liftgate close switch is

pressed.

(With the advanced keyless function)

When the door-lock switch on the

liftgate is pressed, the liftgate

automatically closes.

Changing the power liftgate fully

open position

The power liftgate fully-open position

can be changed according to the

height of a garage.

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NOTE

WARNING

The jam-safe equipment does not

activate during easy closure operation

when the power liftgate is between the

near-shut position and fully closed

position.

Always check the area around the

power liftgate before opening/closing

it:

Not checking for occupants and

objects around the power liftgate

before opening/closing it is

dangerous. The jam-safe equipment is

designed to prevent jamming in the

event an obstruction is in the liftgate's

path. The system may not detect

certain objects obstructing the liftgate

depending on the way they are

positioned and their shape. However,

if the jam-safe function detects an

obstruction and moves the liftgate in

the reverse direction, an occupant in

the liftgate's path could be seriously

injured.

When the power liftgate is moving in

the open/close direction and an

obstruction is detected, the beep

sound will be heard and the liftgate

moves in the reverse direction and

stops.

Liftgate easy closure

The Easy Closure system automatically

closes the liftgate completely from the

near-shut position.

This system also operates when the

liftgate is closed manually.

WARNING

CAUTION

When closing a liftgate, always keep

hands and ﬁngers away from the

liftgate:

Placing hands or ﬁngers around a

liftgate is dangerous because the

liftgate closes automatically from the

near-shut position, which could cause

hands and ﬁngers to be pinched and

injured.

Sensors are installed on both ends of

the power liftgate. Be careful not to

allow the sensors to be scratched or

damaged by sharp objects, otherwise

the liftgate may no longer open/close

automatically. In addition, if the sensor

is damaged while the liftgate is closing

automatically, the system will stop.

NOTE



If the electric liftgate opener is

pressed while the easy closure

function is operating, the liftgate can

be opened.



If the liftgate is opened/closed

repeatedly in a short period of time,

the easy closure function may not

operate. Wait for about 2 seconds

and then try again.

1. Sensor

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the straps are attached to the sides of

the liftgate.

Luggage Compartment

▼

*

Luggage compartment cover

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the

cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top

of the luggage compartment cover is

dangerous. During sudden braking or a

collision, the cargo could become a

projectile that could hit and injure

someone. The vehicle has a light

weight luggage compartment cover to

keep the contents of your luggage area

out of sight; it will not retain heavy

objects that are not tied down in an

accident such as a rollover. Tie down

all heavy objects, whether luggage or

cargo, using the tie down hooks.

Removing the luggage compartment

cover

This cover can be removed for more

room.

1. Remove the straps from the hooks.

2. Press the luggage compartment

cover upward from near the pins

and remove the luggage

Make sure luggage and cargo are

secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is

dangerous as it could move or be

crushed during sudden braking or a

collision and cause injury.

compartment cover from the pins.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage compartment

cover is ﬁrmly secured. If it is not

ﬁrmly secured, it could unexpectedly

disengage resulting in injury.

The luggage compartment can be

accessed by opening the liftgate when

1. Pin

3. Lift the front end of the luggage

compartment cover and remove it.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Fuel Requirements

▼

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED

FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a

minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the speciﬁed fuel.

*1

Fuel

Octane Rating (Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

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

*

1

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

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

existing exhaust emissions

requirements.

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

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Fuel and Emission

NOTE

WARNING



Under U.S. federal law, any

modiﬁcation to the

Never park over or near anything

ﬂammable:

Parking over or near anything

ﬂammable, such as dry grass, is

dangerous. Even with the engine

turned oﬀ, the exhaust system remains

very hot after normal use and could

ignite anything ﬂammable. A resulting

ﬁre could cause serious injury or death.

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.

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.

Engine Exhaust (Carbon

monoxide)

▼

WARNING

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Do not drive your Mazda with any

sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition

switched oﬀ.

Do not descend steep grades in gear

with the ignition switched oﬀ.

Do not operate the engine at high

idle for more than 2 minutes.

Do not tamper with the emission

control system. All inspections and

adjustments must be made by a

qualiﬁed technician.

Do not 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 push-start or pull-start this

vehicle.

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.

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Fuel and Emission

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.

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

▼

WARNING

When removing the fuel-ﬁller cap,

loosen the cap slightly and wait for

any hissing to stop, then remove it:

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn

skin and eyes and cause illness if

ingested. Fuel spray is released when

there is pressure in the fuel tank and

the fuel-ﬁller cap is removed too

quickly.

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.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and

always keep sparks and ﬂames away

from the ﬁller neck:

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be

ignited by sparks or ﬂames causing

serious burns and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect

fuel-ﬁller cap or not using a fuel-ﬁller

cap may result in a fuel leak, which

could result in serious burns or death

in an accident.

Do not continue refueling after the

fuel pump nozzle shuts oﬀ

automatically:

Continuing to add fuel after the fuel

pump nozzle has shut oﬀ automatically

is dangerous because overﬁlling the

fuel tank may cause fuel overﬂow or

leakage. Fuel overﬂow and leakage

could damage the vehicle and if the

fuel ignites it could cause a ﬁre and

explosion resulting in serious injury or

death.

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Fuel and Emission



However, when the driver's door

is locked using the following

functions, the fuel lid is also

locked at the same time.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda

fuel-ﬁller cap or an approved

equivalent, available at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer. The

wrong cap can result in a serious

malfunction of the fuel and emission

control systems.



Auto lock/unlock function

(page 3-17)



Auto re-lock function (page

3-5) and (page 3-13)

2. Press the location shown in the

illustration and open the fuel lid.

(U.S.A. and Canada)

It may also cause the check engine

light in the instrument cluster to

illuminate.

When using an automatic car wash

or a high water pressure car wash,

lock the driver's door. Otherwise,

the fuel-ﬁller lid may open

unexpectedly and could be

damaged.

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

counterclockwise.

4. Attach the removed cap to the

inner side of the fuel-ﬁller lid.

Refueling

▼

Before refueling, close all the doors,

windows, and liftgate, and switch the

ignition OFF.

1. Using the following, unlock the

driver’s door.



Transmitter (page 3-15)



Touch sensor (page 3-13)



Door-lock switch (page 3-15)



Auto lock/unlock function (page

3-17)

NOTE



When unlocking the driver's

door, the fuel lid is also unlocked

at the same time.

When locking the driver's door,

1. Fuel-ﬁller lid

2. Fuel-ﬁller cap



the fuel lid is locked after 90

seconds.

5. Insert the refueling nozzle all the

way and begin refueling. Pull out

the refueling nozzle after the



The time until the fuel lid is

locked after locking the driver's

door can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in

the Mazda Connect Owner's

Manual.

refueling stops automatically.

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

clockwise until a click is heard.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

7. To close, press the fuel-ﬁller lid

until a click sound is heard.

8. Make sure to lock all the doors

when leaving the vehicle.

NOTE

Lock the doors after closing the

fuel-ﬁller lid.

If the fuel-ﬁller lid is closed after

locking the doors, the fuel-ﬁller lid

cannot be locked.

CAUTION

(U.S.A. and Canada)

If the check fuel cap warning light

illuminates, the fuel-ﬁller cap may not

be properly installed. If the warning

light illuminates, park your vehicle

safely oﬀ the right-of-way, remove the

fuel-ﬁller cap and reinstall it correctly.

After the cap has been correctly

installed, the fuel cap warning light

may continue to illuminate until a

number of driving cycles have been

completed. A drive cycle consists of

starting the engine (after four or more

hours with the engine oﬀ) and driving

the vehicle on city and highway roads.

Continuing to drive with the check fuel

cap warning light illuminated could

cause the check engine light to

illuminate as well.

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Before Driving

Mirrors

2. Press the adjustment switch to

Mirrors

adjust the angle of the outside

mirror.

Mirrors

▼

Before driving, adjust the inside and

outside mirrors.

Outside Mirrors

▼

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder

before changing lanes:

Changing lanes without taking into

account the actual distance of the

vehicle in the convex mirror is

dangerous. You could have a serious

accident. What you see in the convex

mirror is closer than it appears.

Mirror type

1. Indicator light

2. Select switch

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its

surface.

3. Adjustment switch

After adjusting the angle of the outside

mirror, press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be adjusted to turn

oﬀ the indicator light.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC

or ON position.

NOTE

(With driving position memory

function)

To adjust:

1. Press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be adjusted to

turn on the indicator light.

The on-road outside mirror position

can be programmed in conjunction

with the driving position memory

function.

Refer to Driving Position Memory on

page 2-10.

Power mirrors with reverse tilt down

*

function

The outside mirrors tilt downward to

facilitate the view of the lower area on

each side of the vehicle.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

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2. Press the select switch for the

outside mirror to be tilted

Engine-oﬀ outside mirror operation

The outside mirrors can be operated

for about 40 seconds after the ignition

is switched from ON to oﬀ.

downward to turn on the indicator

light of the select switch.

3. Shift the shift lever/selector lever to

the R position to tilt the outer

mirror on the side where the select

button was pressed downward.

Driver's side auto-dimming outside

*

mirror

The movement of the auto-dimming

outside mirror is interlocked with the

auto-dimming rearview mirror in the

interior to automatically reduce glare

from rear on-coming vehicles.

Refer to Rearview Mirror on page

3-34.

NOTE

When any of the following condition is

met, the outer mirrors return to their

normal positions.



The ignition is switched to a position

other than ON.



The shift lever/selector lever is

NOTE

shifted to a position other than R.

The front passenger-side outside

mirror does not have the

auto-dimming feature.



The select switch is pressed again.

Folding outside mirror

Rearview Mirror

▼

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to

the driving position before you start

driving:

Driving with the outside mirrors folded

in is dangerous. Your rear view will be

restricted, and you could have an

accident.

Do not stack cargo or objects higher

than the seatbacks:

Cargo stacked higher than the

seatbacks is dangerous. It can block

your view in the rearview mirror, which

might cause you to hit another car

when changing lanes.

Manually fold the outside mirror

rearward until it is ﬂush with the

vehicle.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Mirrors

Rearview mirror adjustment

headlights from vehicles at the rear

when the ignition is switched ON.

Before driving, adjust the rearview

mirror to center on the scene through

the rear window.

(With Homelink wireless control

system)

Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to cancel

the auto-dimming function. The

indicator light will turn oﬀ.

To reactivate the auto-dimming

function, press the ON/OFF button

( ). The indicator light will illuminate.

NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror,

perform the adjustment with the day/

night lever in the day position.

1. ON/OFF button

2. Indicator light

Reducing glare from headlights

Manual day/night mirror

NOTE

Push the day/night lever forward for

day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare

of headlights from vehicles at the rear.



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.

1. Day/Night lever

2. Night

3. Day

1. Light sensor

Auto-dimming mirror



The auto-dimming mirror

automatically reduces the glare of

(With Homelink wireless control

system)

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For information regarding the 3

buttons ( ,

,

) on the

auto-dimming mirror.

Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control

System on page 4-55.

The auto-dimming function is

canceled when the ignition is

switched ON and the shift lever/

selector lever is in the R position.



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Before Driving

Windows

If the person's hand or head hits

Power Windows

something outside the vehicle, or

sudden braking is applied, it could

result in serious injury or death.

▼

The windows can be opened/closed

by operating the power window

switches.

NOTE

When driving with only 1 of the rear

windows open, your ears might

experience a resonating sound.

However, this does not indicate a

problem. The sound can be reduced

by slightly opening a front window or

by changing the size of the rear

window opening.

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.

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 3 or more

windows at the same time.

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.

The front passenger's window and rear

windows can be opened/closed when

the power window lock switch on the

driver's door is in the unlocked

position. Keep this switch in the locked

Make sure nothing blocks the window

just before it reaches the fully closed

position or while fully holding up the

power window switch:

Blocking the power window just before

it reaches the fully closed position or

while fully holding up the power

window switch is dangerous.

In this case, the jam-safe function may

not prevent the window from closing

all the way. If ﬁngers are caught,

serious injuries could occur.

Do not let a child put a hand or head

out of the window while driving the

vehicle:

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position while children are in the

vehicle.

2. Open

NOTE

Master control switches



A power window may no longer

open/close if you continue to press

the switch for a long time. If the

power window does not open/

close, wait for a while and then

operate the switch again.



The passenger windows may be

opened or closed using the master

control switches on the driver's door.

The power window can be operated



for about 40 seconds after the

ignition is switched from ON to ACC

or oﬀ with all doors closed. If any

door is opened, the power window

will stop operating.

Auto-opening/Closing

▼

To fully open the window

automatically, press the switch

completely down, then release. The

window will fully open automatically.

To fully close the window

automatically, pull the switch

completely up, then release. The

window will fully close automatically.

1. Close

2. Open

3. Front passenger's window

4. Right rear window

5. Power window lock switch

6. Left rear window

7. Driver's window

8. Locked position

9. Unlocked position

To stop the window partway, pull or

press the switch in the opposite

direction and then release it.

NOTE

Power window system initialization

procedure

Front passenger's window switch/

Rear window switches

If you operate the switch any number

of times with the power window not

fully closed, the window may no longer

fully open/close automatically.

The power window auto function will

only resume on a power window that

has been reset.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

1. Close

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Before Driving

Windows

2. Make sure that the power window

lock switch located on the driver's

door is not depressed.

4. Continue pulling up the switch to

fully close the window.

3. Press the switch and fully open the

window.

4. Pull up the switch to fully close the

window and continue holding the

switch for about 2 seconds after the

window fully closed.

5. Make sure that the power windows

operate correctly using the door

switches.

Jam-safe Window

▼

When the window is closing and a

foreign object is detected between the

window and the window frame, the

window stops closing and

automatically opens partway.

NOTE



The jam-safe function may operate

under the following conditions:



A strong impact is detected while

the window is closing.



The window is closing in very low

temperatures.



(A window cannot be closed)

If the jam-safe function has operated

and the window cannot be closed,

check around the window frame for

a foreign object.

If there is no foreign object around

the window frame, forcibly close a

window using the following

procedure.

1. After switching the ignition OFF,

wait for 45 seconds or longer.

2. Switch the ignition ON.

3. Operate the switch in the

direction to close the window

until the jam-safe function

operates and the window stops.

Repeat this operation a total of 5

times.

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In this case, the jam-safe function

cannot prevent the moonroof from

closing. If ﬁngers are caught, serious

injuries could occur.

Moonroof^*

Moonroof

▼

The moonroof can be opened or

closed when operating the overhead

tilt/slide switch at the front seats.

CAUTION

Do not sit on or put heavy items on

the area where the moonroof opens

and closes. Otherwise, the

moonroof could be damaged.

Do not open or close the moonroof

forcefully during freezing

temperatures or snowfall. Otherwise,

the moonroof could be damaged.

The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid

damaging the sunshade, do not push

it up.

Do not close the sunshade while the

moonroof is opening. Trying to force

the sunshade closed could damage

it.

WARNING

Do not let passengers stand up or

extend part of the body through the

open moonroof while the vehicle is

moving:

Extending the head, arms, or other

parts of the body through the

moonroof is dangerous. The head or

arms could hit something while the

vehicle is moving. This could cause

serious injury or death.

Never allow children to play with the

tilt/slide switch:

Tilt/Slide Operation

▼

The tilt/slide switch would allow

children to operate the moonroof

unintentionally, which could result in

serious injury if a child's hands, head

or neck becomes caught by the

moonroof.

The moonroof can be opened or

closed electrically only when the

ignition is switched ON.



Before leaving the vehicle or washing

your Mazda, make sure the

moonroof is completely closed so

that water does not get inside the

cabin area.

Make sure the opening is clear before

closing the moonroof:

A closing moonroof is dangerous. The

hands, head, or even neck of a person,

especially a child, could be caught in it

as it closes, causing serious injury or

even death.



After washing your Mazda or after it

rains, wipe the water oﬀ the

moonroof before operating it to

avoid water penetration which could

Make sure nothing blocks the

moonroof just before it reaches the

fully closed position:

Blocking the moonroof just before it

reaches the closed position is

dangerous.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Windows

cause rust and water damage to your

headliner.

2. Close (Tilt down)

Slide Operation

To fully open automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the backward direction.

To fully close automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the forward direction.

To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/

slide switch.

When the moonroof is already tilted

open and you want to slide it open,

ﬁrst close the moonroof and then do a

slide operation.

1. Tilt/Slide switch

Tilt Operation

The rear of the moonroof can be tilted

open to provide more ventilation.

To fully tilt automatically, momentarily

press the tilt/slide switch.

To fully close automatically,

momentarily press the tilt/slide switch

in the forward direction.

To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/

slide switch.

1. Open

2. Close

When the moonroof is already slid

open and you want to tilt it open, ﬁrst

close the moonroof and then do a tilt

operation.

NOTE

If the moonroof does not operate

normally, do the following procedure:

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt

open the rear of the moonroof.

3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the

moonroof tilts open to the fully

open position, then closes a little.

If the reset procedure is performed

while the moonroof is in the slide

position (partially open) it will close

before the rear tilt opens.

1. Tilt up

Jam-safe Moonroof

▼

If a person's hands, head or an object

blocks the moonroof while it is closing,

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the moonroof will stop and move in

the open direction.

NOTE



The jam-safe function may operate

under the following conditions:



A strong impact is detected while

the moonroof is closing

automatically.

The moonroof is closing



automatically during very low

temperatures.

In the event the jam-safe function



activates and the moonroof cannot

be closed automatically, press the

tilt/slide switch and the moonroof

will close.



The jam-safe moonroof function

does not operate until the system has

been reset.

Sunshade

▼

The sunshade can be opened and

closed by hand.

The sunshade opens at the same time

as the moonroof slides open, but it

must be closed by hand.

1. Sunshade

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Security ^BS^efy^ors^et^De^rivm^ing

Modiﬁcation and

Add-On Equipment

Immobilizer System

▼

Modiﬁcation and Add-On

Equipment

The immobilizer system allows the

engine to start only with a key the

system recognizes.

▼

Mazda cannot guarantee the

immobilizer and the theft-deterrent

systems' operation if the system has

been modiﬁed or if any add-on

equipment has been installed.

If someone attempts to start the

engine with an unrecognized key, the

engine will not start, thereby helping to

prevent vehicle theft.

If you have a problem with the

immobilizer system or the key, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not

modify the system or install any add-on

equipment to the immobilizer and the

theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United

States.

Changes or modiﬁcations not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key.

Get the key wet.

Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic ﬁeld.

Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the

dashboard or hood, under direct

sunlight.

If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light keeps illuminating or ﬂashing,

the system may have a malfunction.

Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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NOTE

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster ﬂashes every 2

seconds until the system is disarmed.



The keys carry a unique electronic

code. 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

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:



If you lose a key, an Authorized

Mazda Dealer will reset the

electronic codes of your remaining

keys and immobilizer system. Bring

all the remaining keys to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

Starting the vehicle with a key that

has not been reset is not possible.

Make sure the key is within the

operational range for signal

Operation

▼

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.

NOTE



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

or in the glove compartment. Move

the key to a location within the signal

range, switch the ignition oﬀ, and

then restart the engine.



Signals from a TV or radio station, or

from a transceiver or mobile

telephone could interfere with your

immobilizer system. If you are using

the proper key and the engine fails to

start, check the security indicator

light.

Arming

The system is armed when the ignition

is switched from ON to oﬀ.

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NOTE

Theft-Deterrent System^*



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.

Theft-Deterrent System

▼

If the theft-deterrent system detects an

inappropriate entry into the vehicle,

which could result in the vehicle or its

contents being stolen, the alarm alerts

the surrounding area of an abnormality

by sounding the horn and ﬂashing the

hazard warning lights.

How to Arm the System

▼

1. Close the windows and the

*

moonroof securely.

2. Switch the ignition OFF.

3. Make sure the hood, the doors,

and the liftgate are closed.

4. Press the lock button on the

transmitter.

The system will not function unless it's

properly armed. So when you leave the

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

correctly.

The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

once.

Operation

▼

The following method will also arm

the theft-deterrent system:

Press the door-lock switch “ ”

while any door is open and then

close all of the doors.

(With the advanced keyless

function)

Touch the sensing area of the door

lock touch sensor.

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:



Unlocking a door with the auxiliary

key, door lock switch, or an inside

door-lock knob.



Forcing open a door, the hood or the

The security indicator light in the

instrument cluster ﬂashes twice per

second for 20 seconds.

liftgate.



Opening the hood by operating the

hood release handle.



Switching the ignition ON without

using the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the

lights and horn will activate until the

driver's door or the liftgate is unlocked

with the transmitter.

5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

(With the advanced keyless function)

The lights and horn can also be

deactivated by touching the sensing

area of the door release touch sensor.

NOTE



The theft-deterrent system can also

be armed by activating the auto

relock function with all the doors,

the liftgate and the hood closed.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

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*Some models.

S^Bee^forc^eu^Drr^iviⁱⁿt^gy System



The system will disarm if one of the

Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

Starting the engine with the push

button start.

(With the advanced keyless

function)

following operations takes place

within 20 seconds after pressing the

lock button:



Unlocking any door.



Opening any door.



Opening the hood.

Switching the ignition ON.

Touching the sensing area of the



door release touch sensor.



Pressing the electric liftgate opener

while the key is being carried.

To rearm the system, do the arming

procedure again.

When the doors are locked by

pressing the lock button on the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

system is armed, the hazard warning

lights will ﬂash once to indicate that

the system is armed.



The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

To Turn 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)



Touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor.

The hazard warning lights will ﬂash

twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by

pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

system is turned oﬀ, the hazard

warning lights will ﬂash twice to

indicate that the system is turned oﬀ.

To Stop the Alarm

▼

A triggered alarm can be turned oﬀ

using any one of the following

methods:

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Drivi^Bn^efg^oreT^Di^rip^vins^g

Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and

Protection of the

Environment

▼

No special break-in is necessary, but a

few precautions in the ﬁrst 1,000 km

(600 miles) may add to the

performance, economy, and life of the

vehicle.

Saving Fuel and Protection of the

Environment

▼

How you operate your Mazda

determines how far it will travel on a

tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to

help save fuel and reduce CO2.



Do not race the engine.



Do not maintain one constant

speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.

Do not drive constantly at

full-throttle or high engine rpm for

extended periods of time.

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.



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

and have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform inspections and

servicing.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

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

6-4.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Canada) on page 6-6.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Mexico) on page 6-8.



Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.



Slow down on rough roads.



Keep the tires properly inﬂated.



Do not carry unnecessary weight.



Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.



Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.



Keep windows closed at high

speeds.



Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

WARNING

Hazardous Driving

▼

Never stop the engine when going

down a hill:

Stopping the engine when going down

a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss

of power steering and power brake

control, and may cause damage to the

drivetrain. Any loss of steering or

braking control could cause an

accident.

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear while

driving on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. The sudden change in tire

speed could cause the tires to skid.

This could lead to loss of vehicle

control and an accident.

Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed

and abrupt maneuvers when driving

this vehicle:

Sharp turns, excessive speed and

abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle are

dangerous as it could result in the

increased risk of loss of vehicle control,

vehicle roll-over, personal injury or

death.

This vehicle has a higher center of

gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of

gravity such as utility vehicles handle

diﬀerently than vehicles with a lower

center of gravity.

Utility vehicles are not designed for

cornering at high speeds any more

than low proﬁle sports cars are

designed to perform satisfactorily

under oﬀ-road conditions.

In addition, utility vehicles have a

signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is signiﬁcantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:



Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

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

Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.

Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-71.

If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin

the front wheels.

For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt,

chains, carpeting, or other nonslip

material under the front wheels.

Floor Mat

▼

We recommend the use of Genuine

Mazda ﬂoor mats.



WARNING

Make sure the ﬂoor mats are hooked

on the retention pins to prevent them

from bunching up under the foot

pedals:

Using a ﬂoor mat that is not secured is

dangerous as it will interfere with the

accelerator and brake pedal operation,

which could result in an accident.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front

wheels.

Do not install two ﬂoor mats, one on

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

Installing two ﬂoor mats, one on top of

the other, on the driver's side is

dangerous as the retention pins can

only keep one ﬂoor mat from sliding

forward.

Loose ﬂoor mat(s) will interfere with

the foot pedals and could result in an

accident.

If using an all-weather mat for winter

use always remove the original ﬂoor

mat.

When setting a ﬂoor mat, position the

ﬂoor mat so that its grommets are

inserted over the pointed end of the

retention posts.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Rocking the Vehicle

Winter Driving

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:

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.



Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

6-17.



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

6-15).

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transmission failure, and

tire damage.



Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.

Use washer ﬂuid made with

antifreeze―but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer ﬂuid

(page 6-19).



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



Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windshield is dangerous

as it could obstruct vision.

Do not apply excessive force to a



window scraper when removing ice

or frozen snow on the mirror glass

and windshield.



Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the

glass cracking.

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

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 4-206).

Tire Chains

▼

Check local regulations before using

tire chains.

Snow Tires

▼

CAUTION

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

Chains may aﬀect handling.

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is

lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tire; it may result in damage to

the vehicle and to the tire.

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75

mph) while driving with snow tires.

2

Inﬂate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm ,

4.3 psi) more than recommended on

the tire pressure label (driver's door

frame), but never more than the

maximum cold-tire pressure shown on

the tires.

The vehicle is originally equipped with

all season radials designed to be used

all year around. In some extreme

climates you may ﬁnd it necessary to

replace them with snow tires during

the winter months to further improve

traction on snow and ice covered

roads.

Chains may scratch or chip

aluminum wheels.

NOTE



The tire pressure monitoring system

may not function correctly when

using tire chains.

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires

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

wheels:

Using tires diﬀerent in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling

could be greatly aﬀected and result in

an accident.

Install the chains on the front tires only.

Do not use chains on the rear tires.

Please consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with

wheel covers remove them,

otherwise the chain bands will

scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using

studded tires.

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Driving Tips

Always follow the chain

Driving In Flooded Area

manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

Driving In Flooded Area

▼

WARNING

Dry oﬀ 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

aﬀected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on ﬂooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting

of electrical/electronic parts, or engine

damage or stalling from water

absorption. If the vehicle has been

immersed in water, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Overloading

Driving on Uneven Road

Overloading

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.

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.

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

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 7-19)

and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-20)

and carefully follow the instructions.

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