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qTransmitter Maintenance

If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

Ø Install the battery with the positive

pole (

) facing down. Battery

leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter
could be damaged.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly
replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR1620 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following
instructions.

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into
fire and/or water.

Never deform or crush.

Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Unfold the key (page 3-21).

2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

push the tab to remove the key from
the transmitter.

Tab

3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter.

4. Remove the battery.

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5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or

equivalent) with the positive pole (

)

facing down.

6. Align the front and back covers and

snap the transmitter shut.

7. Align the key with the transmitter as

shown in the figure, and insert the key
until a click sound is heard.

CAUTION

Insert the key into the transmitter
securely until a click sound is heard.
If it is not inserted securely, it could
detach from the transmitter.

qService

If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

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.

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Door Locks

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended
in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In
hot weather, temperatures inside a
vehicle can become high enough to
cause brain damage or even death.

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.

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 the
moonroof, lock the doors 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.

After closing the doors, always verify
that they are securely closed:

Doors not securely closed are
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven
with a door not securely closed, the
door could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.

Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door:

Suddenly opening a door is
dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
with the key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock,
toward the back to lock.

Unlock

Lock

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

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qLocking, Unlocking with

Transmitter (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-13).

qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter

(with Retractable Type Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-22).

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Knob

To lock any door from the inside, press
the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Unlock

Lock

To lock any door with the door-lock knob
from the outside, press the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be careful
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

(With advanced key)
The driver's door cannot be locked using
the door-lock knob from the outside.

(With retractable type key)
The driver's door cannot be locked using
the door-lock knob from the outside if the
key is in the ignition switch.

The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked.

Red indication

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qPower Door Locks

Vehicle lock-out prevention

(With advanced key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. All doors and the liftgate will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any door
or the liftgate open.
(With retractable type key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, all doors and the liftgate will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with either
front door open.

Locking, unlocking with key

All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked with the key.
All doors and the liftgate unlock when the
driver's door is unlocked and the key is
held in the unlock position for one second
or longer.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Holding the key in the unlocked position in the
driver's door lock for about a second unlocks
all doors and the liftgate. To unlock only the
driver's door, insert the key into the driver's
door lock and turn the key briefly to the unlock
position and then immediately return it to the
center position.

Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch

All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when lock side is pressed.
They all unlock when unlock side is
pressed.

Unlock

Lock

Locking, unlocking with request switch
(with advanced key)

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the request switch
on the front doors and the liftgate while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with advanced key)

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-13).

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Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with retractable type key)

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-22).

qRear Door Child Safety Locks

These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them both whenever a
child rides in the vehicle.

If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by pulling
the outside handle.

Unlock

Lock

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.

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.

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CAUTION

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.

Damper stay

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
cylinder, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-30).

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (with Advanced Key)

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

qLocking, Unlocking with

Transmitter (with Advanced Key)

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-13).

qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter

(with Retractable Type Key)

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-22).

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Switch

The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-30).

qOpening and Closing the Liftgate

Opening the liftgate

Pull up on the handle.

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NOTE

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and the
liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the
following procedure as an emergency measure
to unlock it:
First, remove the cap on the interior surface of
the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver.

Cap

Then, turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.

Lever

After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Closing the liftgate

Use both hands to push the liftgate down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is
securely latched.

qLuggage Compartment

WARNING

Do not place luggage or other cargo on
top of the luggage compartment 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.

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.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.

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Luggage compartment cover

Installing the cover

1. Insert the left end of the retractor bar

into the notch.

2. Squeeze the spring holder on right end

of the retractor bar inward, then insert
it into the notch.

3. Slowly pull out the cover and insert it

into the retainers.

Hook
retainer

Removing the cover

Reverse the procedure for installation.

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Power Windows

The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:

Closing power windows are
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.

Always lock all passenger power
windows with the power window lock
switch on the driver's side while
children are in the vehicle, and never
allow children to play with power
window switches:

Leaving the power window switches
unlocked while children are in the
vehicle is dangerous. 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.

CAUTION

To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
do not open or close more than three
windows at once.

qOperating the Driver's Side

Power Window

Normal opening/closing

To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.

Open

Driver's window

Master control switches

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.

To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.

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NOTE

If the battery was disconnected during vehicle
maintenance, or for other reasons (such as a
switch continues to be operated after the
window is fully open/closed), the window will
not fully open and close automatically. Carry
out the following procedure to resume
operation:

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Press the switch and fully open the window.

3. Pull up the switch to fully close the window

and continue holding the switch for about 2
seconds after the window fully closes.

Two-step down function

With the window completely closed, press
the switch lightly and the window will
open and stop about 3 cm (1 in) from the
top.
If you continue to press and hold the
switch, the window will resume opening
all the way.

NOTE

Pressing the power window switch once when
the window is fully closed will only open it
about 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenient
ventilation of the cabin.

Canceling the two-step down function

To cancel the two-step down function,
carry out the following procedure using
the master control switches.

1. Switch the ignition ON and complete

the following procedure within 5
seconds:
Press the power window switch 2 times
firmly, then pull it 2 times firmly.

Master control switches

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. With the ignition off, and within 40

seconds, switch the ignition ON and
complete the following procedure
within 5 seconds:
Press the power window switch 2 times
firmly, then pull 2 times firmly.

NOTE

The two-step down function cannot be
canceled if the procedure is not completed
within the specified times, or the procedure
is changed along the way. To redo the
procedure, first switch the ignition off and
proceed from the beginning.

If you are unable to cancel the function
despite doing the cancellation procedure,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Restoring the two-step down function

With the two-step down function in the
canceled state, repeat the previous
procedure for canceling the function and it
will be restored.

NOTE

If you are unable to restore the function despite
carrying out the restore procedure, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Jam-safe window

If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the window during the auto-
closing operation, the window will stop
and open halfway.

WARNING

Make sure nothing blocks the window
just before it reaches the fully closed
position or while fully holding up the
power window switch:

Blocking the power window just
before it reaches the fully closed
position or while fully holding up the
power window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function
cannot prevent the window from
closing all the way. If fingers are
caught, serious injuries could occur.

NOTE

Depending on driving conditions, a closing
power window could stop and start opening
when the window feels a shock that is similar
to something blocking it.
In the event the jam-safe function activates and
the power window cannot be closed
automatically, pull and hold the switch and the
window will close.

Engine-off power window operation

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 be inoperable.

NOTE

The two-step down function is inoperable
during engine-off operation.

qOperating the Passenger Power

Windows

The power windows may be operated
when the power window lock switch on
the driver's door is in the unlocked
position.

The passenger windows may be opened or
closed by the power window master
control switches on the driver's door.

Power window lock switch

Front passenger's
window

Right rear window

Left rear window

Master control switches

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To open the window to the desired
position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.

Open

qPower Window Lock Switch

With the lock switch in the unlocked
position (button not depressed), all power
windows on each door can be operated.

With the lock switch in the locked
position (button depressed), only the
driver's side power window can be
operated.

Locked position

Unlocked position

WARNING

Unless a passenger needs to operate a
power window, keep the power window
lock switch in the locked position:

Unintentional power window
operation is dangerous. A person's
hands, head, or neck could be caught
by the window and result in serious
injury.

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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.

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 fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.

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. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.

qFuel-Filler Lid

To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.

Remote fuel-filler
lid release

qFuel-Filler Cap

To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.

To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until two or more clicks are
heard.

Open

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CAUTION

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.

Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident.

qOpening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,

slide the hood latch lever to the right,
and lift the hood.

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3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the stay hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.

Pad

Clip

Support rod

qClosing the Hood

WARNING

Do not leave items in the engine
compartment:

After you have finished checking or
doing servicing in the engine
compartment, do not forget and
leave items such as tools or rags in
the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine
compartment could cause engine
damage or a fire leading to an
unexpected accident.

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on

the stay, and secure the stay in the clip.
Verify that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the hood.

Pad

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