Fastening the Seat Belt

Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body.

Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.
If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

NOTE
If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster

Make sure the adjuster is locked.
Seat Belt Precautions
Seat Belt Warning SystemsFront Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the front
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach the
hook B, clip C, and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ta ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}.
If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance
could be reduced and ATF could leak.
1. Re ...
Sail Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Open the front door.
2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the shown in the figure and
remove the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Pull the sail garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it w ...