| WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling the inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the door opens accidentally , which could result in death or serious injury. |
These functions can also be disabled so that they do not operate.
Auto lock/unlock function setting change using door-lock switch
The doors and the liftgate can be set to lock or unlock automatically by selecting any one of the functions from the following table and using the driver's doorlock switch on the interior door panel.
NOTE
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Function number |
Function *1 |
| 1 | The auto door-lock function is disabled. |
| 2 | All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. |
| 3 | All the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when the vehicle speed
is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. All the doors and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to Off. |
| 4 | (Automatic transaxle vehicles only) When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is shifted from park (P) to any other gear position, all the doors and the liftgate lock automatically. |
| 5 | (Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON
and the shift lever is shifted from
park (P) to any other gear position,
all the doors and the liftgate lock
automatically. When the shift lever is shifted to park (P) while the ignition is switched ON, all the doors and the liftgate unlock automatically. |
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to Personalization Features on .
Settings can be changed using the following procedure.
(Manual transaxle vehicles)

(Automatic transaxle vehicles)

NOTE
Locking, Unlocking
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock KnobOn/Off Solenoid Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Always wear protective eye wear when using the air compressor. If the air
compressor is used, any particles of dirt or soiling could spatter and get into
the eyes.
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Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Thermostat Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause
severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and c ...