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3. Open the cap by pushing it from inside

the box.

Cap

4. Store the garage door opener by

adjusting the thickness with the
urethane spacers.

qEyeglass Holder

Push the lid to open.

qGlove Box

To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.

Unlock

Lock

qFront Console

Pull the latch to open.

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qUnder Seat Tray (Front

Passenger Seat Only)

Lift the latch and pull the tray forward.

qStorage Box (In Seat Side Table)

To use the storage box

1. Raise the table (page 2-6) (page 2-11).

2. Push the button to open.

Button

To collapse the table

1. Close the lid on the storage box.

2. Pull the lever under the table, then

lower it (page 2-6) (page 2-11). After
the table is collapsed, press the table
surface to lock it in place.

qRear Console

Push the knob and open the cover.

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qCargo Securing Loops

WARNING

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.

Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
Floor

Rear side trim

qShopping Bag Hooks

The shopping bag hook can be used for
hanging shopping bags.

CAUTION

Do not hang excessive weight on the
shopping bag hook as it could be
damaged.

Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength:3 kg
(6.6 lb))

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Accessory Sockets

The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front

Cap

Rear

CAUTION

To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:

Don't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Don't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.

Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.

Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.

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In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2

Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-9

Overheating ................................................................................. 7-16

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-16

Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-18

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-18
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-19
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-22

Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-23

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-23
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-24
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-24

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Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.

NOTE

The turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.

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In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

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Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Spare tire

Tool bag

Jack

Spare tire lever

Lug wrench

Jack lever

Tire clamp

Flat tire securing bolt

Vinyl bag

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Flat Tire

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qJack

To remove the jack

1. Remove the cover.

2. Remove the tool bag.

3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.

To secure the jack

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

qSpare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.

WARNING

Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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CAUTION

When using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.

To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:

Don't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don't drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).

Don't use a tire chain on this tire
because it won't fit properly.

Don't use your temporary spare
on any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.

Do not tow a trailer while using
this tire.

Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.

To remove the spare tire

1. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

2. For side-spoiler equipped vehicles,

remove the fasteners on both sides of
the spoiler cap by turning them
counterclockwise.
Pull the spoiler cap out.

NOTE

After installing the side spoiler cap,
make sure it is securely attached.

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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3. Locate the spare tire carrier socket cap

on the right, in front of the second-row
seat. Unscrew it by turning it
counterclockwise.

4. Remove the spare tire lever and lug

wrench from the tool bag.

5. Raise the reclining lever and push the

front seatback forward and out of the
way.
Make sure the seatback is locked.

6. Insert the spare tire lever into the spare

tire carrier socket. Fit the lug wrench to
the opposite end of the spare tire lever.

Lug wrench

Spare tire
lever

7. Slowly turn the lug wrench

counterclockwise until the spare tire
reaches the ground and the cable
becomes loose.

CAUTION

Do not loosen the cable too much as
this may cause damage to the spare
tire carrier.

Turning the lug wrench with the seat
reclined could damage the seatback
material.

Applying excessive lateral force
while the spare tire lever is attached
may result in damage to the socket.

NOTE

The spare tire lever remains locked in
the socket while the spare tire is being
lowered.
Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.

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Flat Tire

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8. Rotate the small lever on top of the

retaining plate and pull the retaining
plate out from the center hole of the
tire.

NOTE

A flat tire which has been removed
from the vehicle for repair cannot be
carried in the spare tire carrier. Secure
the flat tire with the tire clamp and wing
nut in the luggage compartment (page
7-12).

To secure the spare tire

1. Place the tire with the outer side facing

upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.

Lever

Spare tire

2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse

order of removal.

WARNING

Carrier Placement for the Specialized
Temporary Spare Tire:
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly.

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Flat Tire

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CAUTION

Applying excessive lateral force while
the spare tire lever is attached may
result in damage to the socket.

NOTE

Unless the cable is rolled up
completely, the spare tire lever cannot
be removed from the socket.

3. Replace the spare tire carrier cap in the

socket and turn it until the spare tire is
pulled up tight.

WARNING

Loose Spare Tire Carrier Socket:
A loose spare tire carrier socket cap is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
Always screw the spare tire carrier
socket cap completely tight and make
sure the spare tire is locked in the
highest position.

CAUTION

If you hear rattling from the spare tire
carrier while the vehicle is moving, the
spare tire carrier cable may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Flat Tire

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Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.

Steering becomes difficult.

The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.

The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.

Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the

engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool bag, and spare

tire (page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.

CAUTION

If the jack leans towards the front or the
rear when jacking up, lower the vehicle
until the wheels are firmly on the
ground. Then confirm that the parking
brake is set, the shift lever is in Park
(P), then push the blocks firmly under
the blocked tire.

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Flat Tire

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qRemoving a Flat Tire

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the jack lever.

NOTE

Force the end of the jack lever firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.

CAUTION

Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.

Tire valve

Notch

Damage could occur during installation
if the wheel cover is not properly
aligned.

2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

3. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

Jacking position

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Flat Tire

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WARNING

Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn't designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.

Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.

4. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug

wrench to tire jack.

5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.

6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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