CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat, contact with the surrounding areas of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in the rear seat, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful not to scratch or damage the rear seat and the surrounding area of the vehicle.
When performing the procedure with a rear seat back removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
NOTE:
When removing the rear seat back from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.
6:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Press the push knob to fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove bolts A.
4. Remove the plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
5. Remove bolts B.
6. Remove bolts C.
7. Remove bolt D.
8. After moving the rear seat in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, remove pin B while moving the side hinge in the direction of the arrow (3).
9. Move the rear hinge in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure and set pin A aside.
10. Remove the rear seat back.
4:2:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat..
3. Remove bolts A.
4. Remove the rear seat back.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Suspension
Outline
E-type multi-link rear suspension has been adopted.
The longitudinal span of the rear crossmember was extended and the longitudinal
offset of the rear lateral link attachment position was reduced.
Welding flanges were removed from the rear cros ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...