Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with
side air bags:
It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the
passenger seat from which the side air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is
used. The impact of in

À ation from a side air bag could cause serious injury or death

to an out of position child. Furthermore, leaning over or against the door could block
the side air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplementary protection. Because
the side air bag deploys from the outboard shoulder of the seat, do not allow the child
to lean over or against the side window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint
system.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could
be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.

Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system:
Child-restraint system anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly installed child-restraint systems. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.

CAUTION

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during
warm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your child
touches them.

NOTE

(European models)
Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX anchors for attachment of ISOFIX child-restraint
systems. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “Using
ISOFIX Anchor” (page 2-30 ).

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Child-Restraint System Installation

Categories of Child-Restraint Systems

NOTE

When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of child-
restraint system is appropriate for your child and vehicle.

(Europe and countries conforming to the UNECE 44 regulation)
Child-restraint systems are classi

¿ ed into the following 5 groups according to the UNECE

44 regulation.

Group

Age

Weight

Up to 9 months old

Less than 10 kg (less than 22 lb)

Up to 2 years old

Less than 13 kg (less than 29 lb)

8 months to 4 years old

9 kg — 18 kg (20 lb — 40 lb)

3 to 7 years old

15 kg — 25 kg (33 lb — 55 lb)

6 to 12 years old

22 kg — 36 kg (48 lb — 79 lb)

(Other countries)
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child-restraint systems in
your country.

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Child Restraint

Child-Restraint System Types

(Europe and countries conforming to
the UNECE 44 regulation)
In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems secured with seat
belts is provided for the following three
types of popular child-restraint systems:
baby seat, child seat, junior seat.

NOTE

Installation position is determined

by the type of child-restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer's
instructions and this owner's manual
carefully.

Due to variations in the design of

child-restraint systems, vehicle seats
and seat belts, all child-restraint
systems may not

¿ t all seating

positions. Before purchasing a child-
restraint system, it should be tested in
the speci

¿ c vehicle seating position

(or positions) where it is intended to
be used. If a previously purchased
child-restraint system does not

¿ t,

you may need to purchase a different
one that will.

Baby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0 of the UNECE 44
regulation.

Child seat
Equal to Group 1 of the UNECE 44
regulation.

Junior seat
Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UNECE 44
regulation.

(Other countries)
Please comply with the legal regulations
concerning the use of child-restraint
systems in your country.

Baby Seat Installation Position

A baby seat is used in the rear-facing
position only.
Refer to the table, "Child-Restraint System
Suitability for Various Seat Positions"
for baby seat installation position (page
2-26 ).

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WARNING

Always install a baby seat in the correct
seat position:
Installing a baby seat without

¿ rst

consulting the table “Child-Restraint
System Suitability for Various Seat
Positions” is dangerous. A baby seat
installed on the wrong seat position
cannot be properly secured. In a
collision, the child could hit something
or someone in the vehicle and be
seriously injured or even killed.

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the passenger seat protected
by an air bag:
Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of
it!
The child-restraint system can be hit
by the deploying air bag and knocked
out of position. A child in the child-
restraint system could be seriously
injured or killed. If your vehicle is
equipped with a passenger occupant,
always make sure the passenger air
bag deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated, if installing a rear-facing
child-restraint system on the passenger
seat is unavoidable.

Child Seat Installation Position

A child seat is used in front-facing and
rear-facing positions depending on the
age and size of the child. When installing,
follow the manufacturer's instructions in
accordance with the appropriate age and
size of the child as well as the directions
for installing the child-restraint system.
Refer to the table, “Child-Restraint System
Suitability for Various Seat Positions”
for child seat installation position (page
2-26 ).

Rear-facing type

WARNING

Always install a rear-facing child seat
in the correct seat position:
Installing a rear-facing child seat
without

¿ rst consulting the table

“Child-Restraint System Suitability for
Various Seat Positions” is dangerous.
A rear-facing child seat installed on the
wrong seat position cannot be properly
secured. In a collision, the child could
hit something or someone in the vehicle
and be seriously injured or even killed.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the passenger seat protected
by an air bag:
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
The child-restraint system can be hit
by the deploying air bag and knocked
out of position. A child in the child-
restraint system could be seriously
injured or killed. If your vehicle is
equipped with a passenger occupant
classi

¿ cation system, always make

sure the passenger air bag deactivation
OFF indicator light is illuminated, if
installing a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the passenger seat is
unavoidable.

Front-facing type

WARNING

Never install a front-facing child seat
in the wrong seat position:
Installing a front-facing child seat
without

¿ rst consulting the table

“Child-Restraint System Suitability for
Various Seat Positions” is dangerous. A
front-facing child seat installed in the
wrong seat position cannot be properly
secured. In a collision, the child could
hit something or someone in the vehicle
and be seriously injured or even killed.
Make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated.

Before installing child-restraint
system on the passenger seat, move the
passenger seat as far back as possible:
In a collision, the force of a deploying
air bag could cause serious injury or
death to the child.
Make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated.

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Junior Seat Installation Position

A junior seat is used in the front-facing
position only.

Refer to the table, “Child-Restraint System
Suitability for Various Seat Positions”
for junior seat installation position (page
2-26 ).

WARNING

Always install a junior seat in the
correct seat position:
Installing a junior seat without

¿ rst

consulting the table “Child-Restraint
System Suitability for Various Seat
Positions” is dangerous. A junior seat
installed on the wrong seat position
cannot be properly secured. In a
collision, the child could hit something
or someone in the vehicle and be
seriously injured or even killed.

Before installing child-restraint
system on the passenger seat, move the
passenger seat as far back as possible:

In a collision, the force of a deploying
air bag could cause serious injury or
death to the child.
Make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated.

*1 The rearmost position may not be

suitable for the installation of some
child-restraint systems.

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat
Positions Table

(Europe and countries conforming to the UNECE 16 regulation)
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various
seating position. For installation suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system,
carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany the child-restraint
system.

ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint systems

When installing a child-restraint system to the passenger seat, refer to the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions and the Using ISOFIX Anchor on page 2-30 .

Mass group

Size Class

Fixture

Seat Positions

Vehicle ISOFIX positions

Passenger seat

Carrycot

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

(1)

GROUP 0

Up to 10 kg (less than 22 lb)

ISO/R1

(1)

GROUP 0

Up to 13 kg (less than 29 lb)

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

(1)

GROUP 1

9 kg — 18 kg (20 lb — 40 lb)

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

IUF

ISO/F2X

IUF

ISO/F3

(1)

GROUP 2

15 kg — 25 kg (33 lb — 55 lb)

(1)

GROUP 3

22 kg — 36 kg (48 lb — 79 lb)

(1)

(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identi

¿ cation (A to G), for the applicable mass group,

the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle speci

¿ c ISOFIX child-restraint system(s) recommended for each

position.

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass

group.

IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child-restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list.
These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “speci

¿ c vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.

*1 A CabrioFix child-restraint attached to an EasyFix Base, both sold by MAXI-COSI

, can be installed.

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*2 A Pearl child-restraint attached to an FamilyFix Base, both sold by MAXI-COSI

, can be installed.

*3 BRITAX RÖMER

KIDFIX can be installed. (KIDFIX is no longer in production)

X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
(Except Europe)
Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda, consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

i-Size child-restraint systems

An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the speci

¿ ed seat as follows:

Passenger seat

i-Size child-restraint systems

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
X = Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems.

NOTE

An i-Size child-restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired
i-Size category certi

¿ cation for the UNECE 129 regulation.

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Child Restraint

Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems

System

group

Age group

Weight group

Child-

restraint

system

type

Passenger seat

Without a

passenger

occupant

classi

¿ cation

system

With a passenger occupant

classi

¿ cation system

(Air bag

enabled)

(Air bag

disabled)

GROUP 0

Up to

approximately

9 months old

Less than 10 kg

(less than 22 lb)

Baby seat

GROUP 0

Up to

approximately

2 years old

Less than 13 kg

(less than 29 lb)

Baby seat

GROUP 1

Approximately

8 months to 4

years old

9 kg — 18 kg

(20 lb — 40 lb)

Child seat

GROUP 2

Approximately

3 to 7 years old

15 kg— 25 kg

(33 lb — 55 lb)

Junior seat

GROUP 3

Approximately

6 to 12 years

old

22 kg — 36 kg

(48 lb — 79 lb)

Junior seat

    Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:
  U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
  UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
  L = For the child restraint systems categorized in this weight group, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer.

  Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
  X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
  (Refer to the “Accessories Catalog” for installing a Mazda genuine child-restraint system.)

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Child Restraint

Installing Child-Restraint
Systems

Anchor Bracket

Anchor brackets for securing child-
restraint systems are equipped in the
vehicle. Locate anchor position using the
illustration.
To install a child-restraint system,
always follow the instruction manual
accompanying the child-restraint system.

Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated anchor bracket locations
when installing a child-restraint system
equipped with a tether.

Anchor bracket

WARNING

Always attach the tether strap to the
correct tether anchor position:
Attaching the tether strap to the
incorrect tether anchor position is
dangerous. In a collision, the tether
strap could come off and loosen the
child-restraint system. If the child-
restraint system moves it could result in
death or injury to the child.

Always route the tether strap between
the head restraint and the seatback:
Routing the tether strap on top of
the head restraint is dangerous. In a
collision the tether strap could slide off
the head restraint and loosen the child-
restraint system. The child-restraint
system could move which may result in
death or injury to the child.

CAUTION

When moving the seats forward and
rearward, make sure you hold onto
the seatback with your hand while
operating. If the seatback is not held, the
seat will move suddenly and could cause
injury.

1. Open the convertible top.
2. Slide the passenger seat as far back as

possible and then slide it forward about
10 notches (100 mm) so that your hand
can be placed behind it (page 2-5 ).

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*Some models.

3. Remove the cover.

NOTE

Be careful not to lost the removed cover.

4. Place the child-restraint on the

passenger seat.

5. Pass the tether strap under the head

restraint and install it to the tether
anchor.

For the tether strap adjustment
method, refer to the child-restraint seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

Using the Seat Belt

CAUTION

When moving the seats forward and
rearward, make sure you hold onto
the seatback with your hand while
operating. If the seatback is not held, the
seat will move suddenly and could cause
injury.

When installing a child-restraint system,
follow the installation instructions
included with the product.
Also, open the convertible top and slide
the seat as far back as possible, fold down
the seatback as far as possible.

Using ISOFIX Anchor

WARNING

Follow the manufacturer's instructions
for the use of the child-restraint
system:
An unsecured child-restraint system
is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious
injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Make sure any child-
restraint system is properly secured in
place according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

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WARNING

Make sure the child-restraint system is
properly secured:
A child-restraint system that is not
secured is dangerous. In a sudden stop
or collision, it can become a projectile
and hit someone, causing serious
injury. When not in use, remove it from
the vehicle, put it in the boot or at least
make sure it is securely fastened to the
ISOFIX anchors.

Make sure there are no seat belts or
foreign objects near or around the
ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint
system:
Not following the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the child-restraint system is
dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign
object prevent the child-restraint
system from being securely attached
to the ISOFIX anchors and the child-
restraint system is installed improperly,
the child-restraint system could move
in a sudden stop or collision causing
serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants. When installing the
child-restraint system, make sure there
are no seat belts or foreign objects
near or around the ISOFIX anchors.
Always follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION

When moving the seats forward and
rearward, make sure you hold onto
the seatback with your hand while
operating. If the seatback is not held, the
seat will move suddenly and could cause
injury.

1.   Open  the  convertible  top.
   2.   Make sure the ignition is switched off.
   3.   Slide the passenger seat as far back as

possible (page 2-5 ).

*1 You may need to move the seat

forward slightly and recline the
back of the seat, in order to assist in
the

¿ tment of some child-restraint

systems.

4 . Make sure the seatback is securely

latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.

5 . Expand the area between the seat

bottom and the seatback slightly to
verify the locations of the ISOFIX
anchor.

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NOTE

The markings above the ISOFIX
anchors indicate the locations of the
ISOFIX anchors for the attachment of a
child-restraint system.

6 . Secure the child-restraint system using

the ISOFIX anchor, following the
child-restraint system manufacturer's
instruction.

7 . Switch the ignition ON and make sure

the passenger air bag deactivation
OFF indicator light illuminates after
installing a child-restraint system on
the passenger seat.

If the passenger air bag deactivation
OFF indicator light does not illuminate,
remove the child-restraint system,
switch the ignition to OFF, and then re-
install the child-restraint system (page
2-47 ).

8 . If your child-restraint system came

equipped with a tether, that probably
means it is very important to properly
secure the tether for child safety. Please
carefully follow the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instructions
when installing tethers (page 2-29 ).

WARNING

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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

    The front and side supplementary restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air
bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the
“SRS AIRBAG” location indicators.  These indicators are visible in the area where the air
bags are installed.
  The air bags are installed in the following locations:

The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

The passenger instrument panel (passenger air bag)

The outboard sides of the seatbacks (side air bags)

The air bag supplementary restraint systems are designed to provide supplementary
protection in certain situations so seat belts are always important in the following ways:

Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.
Seat belt usage is necessary to:

Keep the occupant from being thrown into an in

À ating air bag.

Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag

À ation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are not

severe enough to activate the air bags.

Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because the

air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.

If your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger occupant classi

¿ cation system, refer

to the Passenger Occupant Classi

¿ cation System (page 2-47 ) for details.

If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classi

¿ cation system, the passenger

air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for a speci

¿ ed time after the ignition is

switched ON.

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SRS Air Bags

A child who is too small to use a seat belt must be properly secured using a child-restraint
system (page 2-16 ).

Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow
the installation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:
Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone,
air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to
in

À ate only in the ¿ rst accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are

at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated
when using a child-restraint system (With Passenger Occupant Classi

¿ cation System):

Seating a child in a child-restraint system that is installed on the passenger seat with
the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light not illuminated is extremely
dangerous. In an accident, an air bag could in

À ate and cause serious injuries or even

death to the child seated in the child-restraint system. Always make sure the passenger
air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to Occupant Classi

¿ cation System on page 2-47 .

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the passenger seat
with an air bag that could deploy:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE
AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air
bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. If
your vehicle is equipped with on passenger occupant classi

¿ cation system, always make

sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light is illuminated.

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SRS Air Bags

WARNING

Do not sit too close to the driver and passenger air bags:
Sitting too close to the driver and passenger air bag modules or placing hands or feet
on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and passenger air bags in

À ate with great

force and speed. Serious injuries could occur if someone is too close. The driver should
always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. The passenger should keep both
feet on the

À oor. Seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and

always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

Do not sit too close to a door or lean against doors in vehicles with side air bags:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely
dangerous. A side air bag in

À ates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard

shoulder of the seat and expands along the door on the side the car is hit. Serious injury
could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in
the seats. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the driver-side
window while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of
supplementary protection. Give the side air bags room to work by sitting in the centre of
the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Sit in the centre of the seat and wear seat belts properly:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping up
against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side air bags
in

À ate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car

is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door. Give the
side air bags room to work by sitting in the centre of the seat while the vehicle is moving
with seat belts worn properly.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and passenger air bags
deploy:
Attaching an object to the driver and passenger air bag modules or placing something
in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object could interfere with air bag
in

À ation and injure the occupants.

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Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 3