CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
5. Pull up the rear side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.
6. Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Floor Under Cover Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyBlind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch
Purpose
The blind spot monitoring (BSM) system can be turned on or off optionally
by the driver.
Function
The switch operation signal is sent to the instrument cluster.
Construction
The BSM OFF switch is built into the cluster switch.
The resistance is bui ...
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front colli ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...