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

1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
4. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyRear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster
operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during op ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Indicator Light
Purpose
The BSM OFF indicator light informs the driver that the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system is turned off or there is a malfunction in the system.
Function
The instrument cluster illuminates the BSM OFF indicator light based on the
BSM system off signal sent via a CA ...
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...