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... of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Index...
... of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts. opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Index...
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J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Sunvisors (page 6-35) Interior light (page 6-35) Seat belts (page 2-11) Rearview mirror (page 3-24) (page 6-35) Vanity mirror Rear seat (page 2-5) Side air bags (page 2-36) Front seats (page 2-2) 1-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
J39L_EA.book Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Sunvisors (page 6-35) Interior light (page 6-35) Seat belts (page 2-11) Rearview mirror (page 3-24) (page 6-35) Vanity mirror Rear seat (page 2-5) Side air bags (page 2-36) Front seats (page 2-2) 1-3 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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... and child-restraint systems. Seats ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear Seat ...2-5 Seat Belt Systems ...2-11 Seat Belt Precautions ...2-11 3-Point Type Seat Belt ...2-14 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...2-16 Rear Center Position Seat Belt ...2-18 Seat Belt Extender ...2-20 Seat Belt Warning Light ...2-21 Seat Belt Warning Beep ...2-21 Child Restraint ...2-22 Child Restraint Precautions ...2-22...
... and child-restraint systems. Seats ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear Seat ...2-5 Seat Belt Systems ...2-11 Seat Belt Precautions ...2-11 3-Point Type Seat Belt ...2-14 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...2-16 Rear Center Position Seat Belt ...2-18 Seat Belt Extender ...2-20 Seat Belt Warning Light ...2-21 Seat Belt Warning Beep ...2-21 Child Restraint ...2-22 Child Restraint Precautions ...2-22...
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...rear-reclined seatback to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in place by attempting to push it can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. Leaving the seatback unlocked is locked in severe injury. If the seatback is not supported, it is dangerous ...because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. WARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is locked in a vehicle. After adjusting the seatback at any time,...
...rear-reclined seatback to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in place by attempting to push it can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. Leaving the seatback unlocked is locked in severe injury. If the seatback is not supported, it is dangerous ...because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. WARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is locked in a vehicle. After adjusting the seatback at any time,...
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...dangerous. Make sure the adjustable components of the car resulting in place. When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to get out the way they had entered. Allowing a child to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving . ... No. 8Q94-EA-02G After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are locked in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could move, causing injury. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked (sedan). J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM...
...dangerous. Make sure the adjustable components of the car resulting in place. When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to get out the way they had entered. Allowing a child to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving . ... No. 8Q94-EA-02G After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are locked in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could move, causing injury. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked (sedan). J39L_EA.book Page 5 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM...
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...provide more space in the luggage compartment. 1. Lock release Unlock NOTE The seatback locks are part of the rearcenter seat belt (page 2-19). To return the seatback to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Pull the lock release up the seat bottoms. 1. Unfasten...the Rear Seats Flat (Hatchback) The seatbacks can be folded after setting up and fold the seatback forward. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to its original position, reverse the procedure. M Rear Seatback Lock (Sedan) To lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever....
...provide more space in the luggage compartment. 1. Lock release Unlock NOTE The seatback locks are part of the rearcenter seat belt (page 2-19). To return the seatback to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2-6 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Pull the lock release up the seat bottoms. 1. Unfasten...the Rear Seats Flat (Hatchback) The seatbacks can be folded after setting up and fold the seatback forward. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to its original position, reverse the procedure. M Rear Seatback Lock (Sedan) To lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever....
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Stop-catch release 3. Pull the lock release up and fold each seat bottom up and forward. 5. To return the rear seat to its original position, reverse the procedure. 2-7 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Pull the strap and lift the end of the seat bottoms forward. Lift the rear of each seatback forward. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Lock release Strap NOTE When raising the seat bottom, hold the seat belt and clear it from the seat bottom's housing space. Remove the head restraints (page 2-9). 4.
Stop-catch release 3. Pull the lock release up and fold each seat bottom up and forward. 5. To return the rear seat to its original position, reverse the procedure. 2-7 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Pull the strap and lift the end of the seat bottoms forward. Lift the rear of each seatback forward. J39L_EA.book Page 7 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Lock release Strap NOTE When raising the seat bottom, hold the seat belt and clear it from the seat bottom's housing space. Remove the head restraints (page 2-9). 4.
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... rear of each seat bottom up and forward. 3. Pull the retaining clip to catch your fingers. NOTE When raising the seat bottom, hold the seat belt and clear it from the seat bottom's housing space. 2. M Removing the Seat Bottoms (Hatchback) When flat folding the rear seats, the seat bottoms... can be careful not to release the lever. Twisting or placing the seat belts under the seat bottom could injure your fingers between the seat bottom and floor is dangerous. When replacing the seat bottom, be removed for ...
... rear of each seat bottom up and forward. 3. Pull the retaining clip to catch your fingers. NOTE When raising the seat bottom, hold the seat belt and clear it from the seat bottom's housing space. 2. M Removing the Seat Bottoms (Hatchback) When flat folding the rear seats, the seat bottoms... can be careful not to release the lever. Twisting or placing the seat belts under the seat bottom could injure your fingers between the seat bottom and floor is dangerous. When replacing the seat bottom, be removed for ...
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... install 1. M Head Restraint WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure all seat belt buckles are on top of the seat bottom lever into the holders. CAUTION • Putting your fingers between the seat bottom and floor. ...is moving. You could be careful not to its original position, make sure they are not twisted. Twisting or placing the seat belts under the seat bottom could cause serious injury. Return the seat bottom to catch your fingers. Sudden braking or a collision could damage ...
... install 1. M Head Restraint WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints inserted when seats are being used and make sure all seat belt buckles are on top of the seat bottom lever into the holders. CAUTION • Putting your fingers between the seat bottom and floor. ...is moving. You could be careful not to its original position, make sure they are not twisted. Twisting or placing the seat belts under the seat bottom could cause serious injury. Return the seat bottom to catch your fingers. Sudden braking or a collision could damage ...
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... only an emergency locking mode. Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to absorb the impact. All of the seat belt in use . They could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt retractors are dangerous. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers...
... only an emergency locking mode. Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident: Using a damaged seat belt is extremely dangerous. Twisted Seat Belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to absorb the impact. All of the seat belt in use . They could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt retractors are dangerous. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers...
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... conditions. 2-12 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Ring M Pregnant Women and Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. The lap belt should be worn across your doctor for specific recommendations. Check with your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Never ...could be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. The shoulder belt should be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. J39L_EA.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential...
... conditions. 2-12 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Ring M Pregnant Women and Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. The lap belt should be worn across your doctor for specific recommendations. Check with your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Never ...could be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. The shoulder belt should be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. J39L_EA.book Page 12 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential...
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... to convert it back to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out and connect it as instructed on child restraint (page 2-22). 2-13 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G It will retract down to... its full length. See the section on the child-restraint system. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, you may be in the emergency locking mode until you have...
... to convert it back to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To get the seat belt into automatic locking mode by pulling the belt all the way out and connect it as instructed on child restraint (page 2-22). 2-13 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G It will retract down to... its full length. See the section on the child-restraint system. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, you may be in the emergency locking mode until you have...
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...and as low as possible. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on the abdominal area, causing serious injury.... When using the rear center seat belt, refer to "Rear Center Position Seat Belt" (page 2-18). Buckle 2-14 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 14 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety ...
...and as low as possible. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on the abdominal area, causing serious injury.... When using the rear center seat belt, refer to "Rear Center Position Seat Belt" (page 2-18). Buckle 2-14 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G J39L_EA.book Page 14 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety ...
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..., or on the buckle. Make sure the adjuster is dangerous. Button Shoulder belt adjuster NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it crosses your arm instead of the seat belt is locked. To lower the shoulder belt adjuster, push the button and slide it down. An improperly positioned....book Page 15 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on your upper arm. 2-15 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, push the adjuster up. WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat...
..., or on the buckle. Make sure the adjuster is dangerous. Button Shoulder belt adjuster NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it crosses your arm instead of the seat belt is locked. To lower the shoulder belt adjuster, push the button and slide it down. An improperly positioned....book Page 15 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on your upper arm. 2-15 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, push the adjuster up. WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat...
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..., the risk of the driver and passenger seat belts is dangerous. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioners after a collision. WARNING Incorrect Positioning of the Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belts: Incorrect positioning of injury in an accident. Unless... are equipped with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system, including the use electronic testing devices on the occupant's chest. Wear seat belts only as the air bags are expended, they will not ...
..., the risk of the driver and passenger seat belts is dangerous. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioners after a collision. WARNING Incorrect Positioning of the Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belts: Incorrect positioning of injury in an accident. Unless... are equipped with nondeactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system, including the use electronic testing devices on the occupant's chest. Wear seat belts only as the air bags are expended, they will not ...
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... occupants, however, those with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all . This could accidentally activate or become disabled. J39L_EA.book Page 17 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Systems Warning Light NOTE • The pretensioner system will only...
... occupants, however, those with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all . This could accidentally activate or become disabled. J39L_EA.book Page 17 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Systems Warning Light NOTE • The pretensioner system will only...
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...your neck, or on your body. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of seat belt tongues and buckles as fastened properly. An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision. Slowly pull out the... 2. J39L_EA.book Page 18 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat Belt Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder belt make sure the shoulder portion of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle...
...your neck, or on your body. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of seat belt tongues and buckles as fastened properly. An improperly positioned belt will provide little or no protection in a collision. Slowly pull out the... 2. J39L_EA.book Page 18 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Rear Center Position Seat Belt Before using the rear-center lap/shoulder belt make sure the shoulder portion of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle...
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...secure for passenger use. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the buckle. Leaving the lap portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. J39L_EA.book Page 19 Saturday, June 8, 2002 ...5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckle (B) slot, such as possible. Sedan (A) (B) Hatchback (A) (B) WARNING Positioning the...
...secure for passenger use. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the buckle. Leaving the lap portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. J39L_EA.book Page 19 Saturday, June 8, 2002 ...5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems M Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object in the anchor buckle (B) slot, such as possible. Sedan (A) (B) Hatchback (A) (B) WARNING Positioning the...
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... not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may not hold in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the user's body is dangerous. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Only use the extender or choose one that is too long is dangerous. ...NEVER use the extender provided for you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. Using an Extender That is Too Long: Using an extender that provides the necessary additional length to...
... not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may not hold in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the user's body is dangerous. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Only use the extender or choose one that is too long is dangerous. ...NEVER use the extender provided for you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. Using an Extender That is Too Long: Using an extender that provides the necessary additional length to...
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J39L_EA.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is fastened. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep will remain on until the belt is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warning light will sound for about 6 seconds. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-21 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
J39L_EA.book Page 21 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is fastened. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep will remain on until the belt is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warning light will sound for about 6 seconds. If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-21 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G