1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A and 1B are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.


Clock Spring Adjustment [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]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.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
Break-In Period
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 your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Center Pillar Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Remove the curtain air bag module to prevent damage before servicing.
Front-side
Rear-side
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded
area) is flammable.
1. Rough cut the ...