Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)
1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services.
Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
Electronic AWD Control System Parts
1. After servicing the electronic AWD control system parts, verify that no DTC has been stored. Clear any DTCs remaining in the memory.
Driveline/Axle SST
4WDDriver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” carefully.
Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
The sensor ...
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even
if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the ...
Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition
switched ON when the engine is not running.
• Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow
and ice f ...