Mazda 3 Owners Manual: SRS Air Bags

Using LATCH Lower Anchor

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce ar ...

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” loc ...

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Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
NOTE: In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS (IDS) is necessary. If the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions. The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part w ...

Seat Belt Inspection
Belt 1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks. 2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the metal fittings. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. ELR Except 5HB (rear center seat belt) 1. Verify tha ...

Recliner Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the recliner motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to the recliner motor terminals and inspect the recliner motor operation. If not as specified, replace the ...