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Black plate (1,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page1 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Black plate (2,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page2 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.
Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda.
Black plate (5,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page5 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Black plate (6,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page6 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ..............
Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob ............... ........................................................... ........................ page 3-30 Power door lock switch ........... ...........................................
Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ ................................................................. ......... page 6-56 SRS air bags .....................................................................
Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) SRS air bags ......................................................................... ............................. page 2-41 Seat belts .................................................................
Black plate (11,1) Front Hood ........................................ .................................................. ........................ page 3-46 Windshield wiper blades ......................................................................
Black plate (12,1) Rear T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-33 Rear window antenna ............................................ ..............................
Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................... ...............................
Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air ba g components essential to the supplemental restrain t system.
Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined posi tion while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries.
Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear -reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury.
Black plate (17,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by moto rs. Avoid extended operation becaus e excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when th e engine is stoppe d.
Black plate (18,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down.
Black plate (19,1) l Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key Programmed seat positions can activated using the following functions: l Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.
Black plate (20,1) NOTE In the following cases, the seat position set function cancels: l Any of the seat adjustment switches ar e operated. l The set switch is pressed.
Black plate (21,1) NOTE If any of the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels: l Press the lock/unlock button while the key is not inserted into the ignition switch or the key slot. l A seat adjustment switch is operated. l The vehicle moves or starts to move.
Black plate (22,1) Rear Seat WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause inju ry. Do not drive with the seatbac k unlocked: All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protec tion in a vehicle.
Black plate (23,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the trunk . T o fold down the seatbac ks WARNING Always remove the chil d-restraint system fr.
Black plate (24,1) q Armrest The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Armrest Head Restraints Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passen gers from neck injury .
Black plate (25,1) Rear seat Seat W armer í Press the HI or LO side of the seat warmer switch with the ignition is switche d ON. The indicator on the switch illuminate s and the seat warms up. If a higher temperature is preferred, press the HI side of the switch, and for a lower temperature, press the LO side.
Black plate (26,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from th e seat warmer may be too ho t for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperatur e burn.
Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belt s. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
Black plate (28,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collis ion, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside th e vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle.
Black plate (29,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbin g ” (page 8-57).
Black plate (30,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. T o enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restrai nt system.
Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat b elt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Seat belt tongue Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the seat b elt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound.
Black plate (32,1) q 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. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists.
Black plate (33,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly .
Black plate (34,1) Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing dev ices is dangerous.
Black plate (35,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner syst em and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be he ard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes.
Black plate (36,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt exten der when not necessary is danger ous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injured.
Black plate (37,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON.
Black plate (38,1) Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below .
Black plate (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.
Black plate (40,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
Black plate (41,1) Do not install a front-faci ng child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child.
Black plate (42,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bag s: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the sid.
Black plate (43,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
Black plate (44,1) 3. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 4. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat.
Black plate (45,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Black plate (46,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and.
Black plate (47,1) 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions.
Black plate (48,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate: While it is alw.
Black plate (49,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger .
Black plate (50,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors.
Black plate (51,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Black plate (52,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Black plate (53,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Y ou can locate the various air bags by the use of “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. The se indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
Black plate (54,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.
Black plate (55,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly ou t of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit.
Black plate (56,1) Do not touch the components of the supplemental restrain t system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot.
Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
Black plate (58,1) Driver and front passen ger seat belt buckle switch es Driver seat slide position sensor Front seats 2-46 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page58 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.
Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate.
Black plate (60,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with a front passen ger seat weight sensors as a part of the supplemental restraint system. (page 2-34). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails.
Black plate (61,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air b.
Black plate (62,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat : When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing th e total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weig ht of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerou s.
Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the fr ont passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off.
Black plate (64,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than appr oximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-47), but the curtain air bags may deploy .
Black plate (65,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provi de the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment.
Black plate (66,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have en ough impact force to activate the side and curtain air bags. l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags.
Black plate (67,1) The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition is switch ed ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
Black plate (68,1) l The air bags have deployed. l Front passenger air bag deactiv ation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to “ Front passenger seat weight sensors ” (page 2-47).
Black plate (69,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accor dance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.
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Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í .....................
Black plate (72,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, wi thout operating the key .
Black plate (73,1) Lock button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plat e and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key .
Black plate (74,1) CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not funct ion correctly under the following conditi ons: Ø The advanced key is carried with communicatio n devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
Black plate (75,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled with the correct pole facin g upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is no t installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them.
Black plate (76,1) 3. Remove the battery by pressing its edge. 4. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole facing down. 5. Close the cover. 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (77,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried.
Black plate (78,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however , starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l A.
Black plate (79,1) T o unlock Driver's door handle T o unlock the driver's door, touch the sensor area on the inside of the driver's door handle.
Black plate (80,1) l (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking the doors using the sensor on the inside of the door handle, all the doors will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not done within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazar d warning lights will flash for confirmation.
Black plate (81,1) Ignition positions Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off. Indicator light Indicator light (ACC) Indicator light (ON) NOTE l The order in which the ignition is switched can be changed.
Black plate (82,1) ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The indicator light (ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON) illuminates when the igni tion is switched ON and the engine is not running.) The warning lights (except brakes ) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-43).
Black plate (83,1) CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, and the push button start indicator ligh t (red) illuminates , this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Black plate (84,1) NOTE l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position.
Black plate (85,1) NOTE l Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while the engine is running. l When leaving the vehicle, remove the auxiliary key from the key slot and the vehicle. A thief does not need your advanced key to steal the vehicle if the thief has your auxiliary key .
Black plate (86,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditi onal keyless entry butto ns to remotely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows and the moonroof.
Black plate (87,1) Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock button. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confi rm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound.
Black plate (88,1) NOTE (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the transmitter , All doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation.
Black plate (89,1) Advanced Key Suspend Function If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicl e. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the push button start.
Black plate (90,1) q Advanced Key Removed from V ehicle W arning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuous ly when the push button start has not been switched off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed.
Black plate (91,1) l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the syst em to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufactur er similar to the advanced key is in the operational range.
Black plate (92,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator ligh t in the instrument cluster illuminates to noti fy the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19).
Black plate (93,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (94,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retr act the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the relea se button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows and the moonroof.
Black plate (95,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors can be locked by pr essing the lock button while any other door is open.
Black plate (96,1) Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock button. T o confi rm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. The system can be set not to sound the horn.
Black plate (97,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed.
Black plate (98,1) 2. Insert a small flathead screw driver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a small flathead screw driver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the tab outward and remove the battery slowly and careful ly using a small flathead screwdriver .
Black plate (99,1) 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the transmitter securely until a click sound is heard. If it is not inserted securely, it could detach from the transmit ter.
Black plate (100,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlocked with the key . T urn the key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock.
Black plate (101,1) T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside.
Black plate (102,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when lock side is pressed. They all unlock when unlock side is pressed.
Black plate (103,1) T runk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition , the person in the trunk could be seriou sly injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Black plate (104,1) Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter (with retractable type key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry system transmi tter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-24). Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button.
Black plate (105,1) 4. Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow . After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Black plate (106,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.
Black plate (107,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light.
Black plate (108,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-40).
Black plate (109,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically .
Black plate (110,1) q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The rear power windows may be opened or closed using the power window master control switches on the driver's door .
Black plate (11 1,1) q Opening/Closing the Power Windows and the Moonroof from Outside The front power windows and the moonroof can be opened or closed from outside the vehicle after the doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Black plate (112,1) WARNING Use the remote auto-window and the auto-moonroof function only when you can see the vehicle and it is in a secure area: Do not let children play with your keys.
Black plate (113,1) With key 1. Insert the key in the driver's door key cylinder . 2. Rotate the key clockwise and hold until the windows and the moonroof are completely open. After the doors are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operation, turn the key to the center position, then turn it clockw ise again.
Black plate (114,1) 2. Press and hold the request switch on the driver's door . After the doors are locked, the windows and the moonroof close as long as the request switch is pressed. Request switch T o stop the windows and the moonr oof from closing, release the request switch.
Black plate (115,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remo ve the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard.
Black plate (116,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is da ngerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block th e driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
Black plate (117,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the igni tion is switched ON. T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par.
Black plate (118,1) T o stop sliding partway , press any part of the tilt or slide switch. Open Close T ilt down (Close) Power moonroof re-set procedure If the battery had been disconnecte d during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons, the moonroof may not fully o pen or close.
Black plate (119,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closing moonroof could stop and start opening when the moonroof feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. l The moonroof's jam-safe function does not function while the moonroof is initializing.
Black plate (120,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
Black plate (121,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
Black plate (122,1) NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an ar ea where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box.
Black plate (123,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
Black plate (124,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
Black plate (125,1) NOTE l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the pr oper key and your engine fails to start, check the security indicator light.
Black plate (126,1) l Opening the hood by operat ing the hood release handle. l (Without advanced key) Switching the ignition ON without the key . (With advanced key) Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start. l Opening the trunk lid by operat ing the trunk lid release butt on.
Black plate (127,1) NOTE l The system will disarm if one of the following operations takes place within 20 seconds after closing the trunk lid and locking all the doors: l Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter . l Any door or the trunk lid is opened.
Black plate (128,1) q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment.
Black plate (129,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right.
Black plate (130,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Ground illumination light í Light is on or off when the illumi nated entry system is on (page 6-94).
Black plate (131,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear .
Black plate (132,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l For information regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirror , refer to HomeLink W ireless Control System (page 5-70).
Black plate (133,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ....................... ................. 4-2 Fuel Requirements ................................................... ..
Black plate (134,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Black plate (135,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements.
Black plate (136,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas in side the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous.
Black plate (137,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way .
Black plate (138,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1, 000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast , for a long period of time.
Black plate (139,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden chang e in tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
Black plate (140,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
Black plate (141,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial ) on all four wheels: Using tires differe nt in size or typ e is dangerous. Your vehicle's han dling could be greatly affected and result in an accident.
Black plate (142,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weig ht rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on th e Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame.
Black plate (143,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Black plate (144,1) T railer T owing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page144 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.
Black plate (145,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .........................................................
Black plate (146,1) Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-10) ” for information on how to use the ignition switch. q Ignition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft.
Black plate (147,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock . You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur.
Black plate (148,1) Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-10) ” for information on how to start the engine. NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
Black plate (149,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual .
Black plate (150,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) o.
Black plate (151,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switched to ST AR T or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully relea sed.
Black plate (152,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot comp ensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow, and hydroplanin g (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road sur face).
Black plate (153,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
Black plate (154,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then relea se it slowly . Y our vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (rever se) by mistake.
Black plate (155,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 24 km/h (15 mph) 2 to 3 43 km/h (27 mph) 3 to 4 56 km.
Black plate (156,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON).
Black plate (157,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
Black plate (158,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the trans axle shift points to best suit the road condit ions and driver input.
Black plate (159,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
Black plate (160,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6 í ) T o shif t up to a higher gear , tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slowly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically .
Black plate (161,1) Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads.
Black plate (162,1) (3.7-liter engine model) Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 230 km/h (142 mph) M5 → M4 166 km/h (103 mph) M4 → M3 72 km/h (44 mph) M3 → M2 47 km/h (29 mph) Recommendations for shift ing Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
Black plate (163,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than u sual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (164,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o acti vate the system, press up on the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. T o deacti vate the system, press down on the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indi cator light turns off.
Black plate (165,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. T o increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruise control SET + switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will acceler ate. Release the switch at the speed you want.
Black plate (166,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruise control SET - switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/ h (1 mph) for each tap.
Black plate (167,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking * . When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes * to prevent loss of traction.
Black plate (168,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switch ed off.
Black plate (169,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety .
Black plate (170,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/ DSC is switched off (page 5-26). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Black plate (171,1) Tire Pr essure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
Black plate (172,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Black plate (173,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
Black plate (174,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged.
Black plate (175,1) If the warning light illuminate s again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e.
Black plate (176,1) 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically .
Black plate (177,1) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the veh icle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways.
Black plate (178,1) l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate properly under the following conditions: l Ice, snow , or soil adheres to the r ear bumper surface around the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow , or under conditions where water is sprayed.
Black plate (179,1) l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror , making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: l Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. l The door window glass is tinted.
Black plate (180,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is press ed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. Press the BSM OFF switch a gain to turn on the BSM system.
Black plate (181,1) 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15.
Black plate (182,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ................................... ................................................................... page 5-39 Odometer, T rip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .
Black plate (183,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed.
Black plate (184,1) NOTE l Only the trip meters recor d tenths of kilometers (miles). l The trip recor d will be erased when: l The power supply is interrupted (blown fuse or the battery is disconnected). l The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km (mile). q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Black plate (185,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.
Black plate (186,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illuminatio n knob. NOTE If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again.
Black plate (187,1) W arning/Indicator Lights Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-45 Charging System W arning Light 5-47 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-47 Check E.
Black plate (188,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-49 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-49 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-49 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-51 Low W asher F.
Black plate (189,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page BSM OFF Indicator Light 5-58 Lights-On Indicator Light 5-58 Turn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-58 q Brake System W arning Light Th.
Black plate (190,1) q ABS W arning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS contr ol unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion normally as if the vehicle had no ABS .
Black plate (191,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning light illuminate s while driving, it indicates a malfunct ion of the alternator or of the charging system.
Black plate (192,1) The check engine ligh t may illuminate in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty . l The engine's electrical system has a problem.
Black plate (193,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank wi ll soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON.
Black plate (194,1) Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, the warning light/beep operat es to give you further reminders accordi ng to the chart below .
Black plate (195,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light illuminates when any door or the trunk is not secure ly closed. Close the door or the trunk securely before driving the vehicle. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Black plate (196,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid .
Black plate (197,1) NOTE l Perform tire pr essure adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pr essure will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, ther efore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pr essures.
Black plate (198,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do not continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to continue driving the vehicle.
Black plate (199,1) Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-6. NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low .
Black plate (200,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position. Gear position indicator In manual mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator illuminates and the numeral for the selected gear displays in the gear position indicator .
Black plate (201,1) NOTE (3.7-liter engine) If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, the TCS will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS indicator light illuminates. T o reactivate the TCS, perform the following procedur e with the battery connected.
Black plate (202,1) q BSM OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light illumina tes for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. The BSM OFF indicator light illuminate s when the BSM system is turne d off by pressing the BSM OFF switch . The indicator light flas hes if the BSM system has a malfunction.
Black plate (203,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner syst em and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be he ard for about 1 minute.
Black plate (204,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Black plate (205,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto- wiper control.
Black plate (206,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flas h the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when relea sed.
Black plate (207,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flash after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position.
Black plate (208,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. T o turn the fog lights on, rotat e the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the fog lights.
Black plate (209,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a cir cuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
Black plate (210,1) AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off ― intermittent ― low speed ― high speed).
Black plate (211,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in th e following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth.
Black plate (212,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.
Black plate (213,1) Manual T ype Air-Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface . They may damage the defroster grid inside the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow .
Black plate (214,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it.
Black plate (215,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lac ks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards is dangerous.
Black plate (216,1) The HomeLink system provi des 3 buttons which can be individually selec ted and programmed using the transmitte rs for current, on-market devices as follows: 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons (buttons one and three) ― releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
Black plate (217,1) HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― step 2. Do not repeat step 1. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.
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Black plate (219,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............................................. ................. 6-2 Operating T ips ................
Black plate (220,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition in ON when the engine is not running.
Black plate (221,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjus t the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right . Push Center V ents T o adjus t the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob.
Black plate (222,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page222 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:4 AM Form No.
Black plate (223,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate contr ol systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Manual T ype ............
Black plate (224,1) Manual T ype T emperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C switch Air intake selector q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold.
Black plate (225,1) This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low speed 2 ― Medium low speed 3 ― Medium high speed 4 ― High speed Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode.
Black plate (226,1) Recirculated air mode (indicator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculat ed. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in simil ar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior .
Black plate (227,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-40). The air conditioner may cause engin e overheating. If the gauge indica tes overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-11).
Black plate (228,1) NOTE l For quick cabin cooling, rotate the temperature contr ol dial counterclockwise to the MAX-A/C position. The A/C system automatically turns on and the air intake mode switches to the recir culation position automatically .
Black plate (229,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Information displa y A/C AU T O Air intake display T emperature setting display (driv er.
Black plate (230,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be autom atically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature: l Airflow temp.
Black plate (231,1) Mode selector switch The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4). NOTE l W ith the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature contr ol dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and a comparably lower air temperature will flow thr ough the central, left and right vents.
Black plate (232,1) DUAL switch Use the DUAL switch to change the mode between the individual operat ion (driver and passenger) and interconnection modes. Individual operation mode (indi cator light illuminated) The set temperature can be controlle d individually for the driver and front passenger .
Black plate (233,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to the maximum high or low will not provide the desir ed temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents.
Black plate (234,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. CAUTION When washing the ins ide rear window, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenn a.
Black plate (235,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
Black plate (236,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mountains, an d other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise.
Black plate (237,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation.
Black plate (238,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion.
Black plate (239,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate properly . l CD TEXT textual information cannot be displayed by audio units other than the CD player/In-dash CD changer . (Only playback is possible.
Black plate (240,1) q Operating Tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commer cial (i.
Black plate (241,1) 05 06 01 02 04 03 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Lev el1 Level2 Level3 Le vel4 Playback may not occur in the above hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assigned and this order cannot be optionally set.
Black plate (242,1) Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPEG Audi o Layer 3 ” . A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) MPEG working group. Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size.
Black plate (243,1) Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit. Di scs which conform to the follow ing formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follow s: Item Content Specification Windows Media Audio V ersion 7.
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Black plate (245,1) Audio Set Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio .
Black plate (246,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Black plate (247,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes.
Black plate (248,1) Bose ® Sound System-equipped model Indication T urn Left T urn Right OFF ON OFF ON Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift t.
Black plate (249,1) * AUDIOPILOT ® (Bose ® Sound System-equipped model) AUDIOPILOT ® automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quali ty in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicl e interior while drivin g.
Black plate (250,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM button ( ).
Black plate (251,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds.
Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Category button Electronic Serial number/Display button Band selector buttons Scan .
Black plate (253,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation.
Black plate (254,1) How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is install ed you must first subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to activate the system.
Black plate (255,1) Every time the satelli te button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: 6 stations can be stor ed in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations.
Black plate (256,1) Preset channel programming (Programming with “ channel number ” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: [SR + (bank number) + (channel number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.
Black plate (257,1) Channel selection within a categor y If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel number is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the presen t category .
Black plate (258,1) l The long name is displayed first, and 3 seconds later the short name is displayed. If there is no short name, the long name is displayed. l T o display the rest of the characters of the category name, press the text button (TEXT).
Black plate (259,1) When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the current program. When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed twice, playback star ts from the beginning of the previ ous program.
Black plate (260,1) Initialization of ID code If the registered ID code is forgotten, return the ID code to the default [0000] by performing the following steps : Setting condition: SA T mode (Master code input preparation) 1. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 4, hold both buttons together for 1.
Black plate (261,1) 2. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for 3 seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 3. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears, which indicates that it is ready for code input. 4. Input the regis tered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4.
Black plate (262,1) (Locking a channel) 1. Select a channel to be locked by turning the manual tuni ng dial. Example: Select channel 100 (Registered ID code input preparation) 2. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 6, hold both buttons together for 1.
Black plate (263,1) NOTE If “ Err ” is displayed, go to the “ INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE ” section to reset the ID code to [0000]. (Registered ID code input determination) 6.
Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack down/Re verse button T rack up/Fast-forward b utton CD eject button CD slot CD play button Display button Folder down b utton Folder.
Black plate (265,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Black plate (266,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
Black plate (267,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion.
Black plate (268,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer T rack up/Fast-forward b utton CD eject button Display button Load button Channel preset buttons T rack down/Re verse button T ext button Disc do.
Black plate (269,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD.
Black plate (270,1) Press the track down button ( )o n c et o skip back to the beginning of the current track. Disc search During music CD playback T o chang e the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) during playback. During MP3/WMA CD playb ack T o chang e the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.
Black plate (271,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
Black plate (272,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion.
Black plate (273,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly .
Black plate (274,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable.
Black plate (275,1) Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation system With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/ Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigat ion system q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to ch.
Black plate (276,1) NOTE CD, CD changer , SIRIUS digital satellite radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted.
Black plate (277,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefor e, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted.
Black plate (278,1) CAUTION Ø Close the lid when the auxiliary jack is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from penetrating the auxiliary jack. Ø Noise may occur during playback if the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle is used. (If noise occurs, do not us e the accessory socket.
Black plate (279,1) 3. Press the AUX button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to change to the AUX mode.
Black plate (280,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified service perso nnel.
Black plate (281,1) Bluetooth Audio í q What is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programming portable audio devices equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers.
Black plate (282,1) NOTE l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywhere transmission is compromised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location where transmission is possible.
Black plate (283,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial and select a desired mode.
Black plate (284,1) NOTE l Always perform Bluetooth audio device programming while the vehicle is stopped. l If a Bluetooth device has alr eady been programmed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device.
Black plate (285,1) NOTE l If the programming failed, “ Err ” flashes for three seconds then it r eturns to the normal display . l Programming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform programming while the vehicle is moving, “ P AIR DISABLE ” is displayed and it returns to the normal display .
Black plate (286,1) 3. The name of the currently linked Bluetooth audio device is displayed. If no Bluetooth audio device is currently linked, the name of the first device among the programm ed devices is displayed. 4. Turn the audio control dial to selec t the name of the device you would like to link.
Black plate (287,1) 3. The name of the first device among the programmed devices is displ ayed. 4. Rotate the audio control dial and select the name of the programmed device you would like to delet e.
Black plate (288,1) 4. Rotate the audio control dial to select the information for the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view . Device name BT address NOTE When “ GO BACK ” is selected, the display returns to “ DEVICE INFO ” . 5. When the audio control dial is pressed the information is displayed.
Black plate (289,1) While playback is paused Short-press the track-down button ( ): Selects the file (tra ck) previous to the current one. Short-press the track up button ( ): Selects the next file (track).
Black plate (290,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equ ipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on th.
Black plate (291,1) Bluetooth is the registere d trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) during a hands-free call, the line is transferred to the device (Mobile phone) automatically .
Black plate (292,1) Audio unit/Navigation syste m The audio unit or naviga tion system is used for adjusting the volum e. q V oice T o prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quali ty , the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it.
Black plate (293,1) With the navigation system Method 1 Press the pick-up button. Method 2 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands- free telephone, such as making and receiving calls, can be used after the activation.
Black plate (294,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting English, Spanish, a nd Canadian French are available. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language.
Black plate (295,1) NOTE l A device can be programmed only when the vehicle is parked. l If a Bluetooth device has alr eady been programmed to the vehicle as a Bluetooth audio device, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a hands-fr ee mobile phone.
Black plate (296,1) 19. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's device ” ) (Device tag). Is this correct? ” 20. Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” 21. Prompt : “ Pairing complete ” After a device is registered, the system automatically identifies the device.
Black plate (297,1) q V oice Guidance Interrupt Operation V oice guidance can be stopped by pressing the talk button (Short press) while it is being heard. A new voice input command can then be spoken by the user . · Press the talk button (Short press ).
Black plate (298,1) 15. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) (Phone number registration). Is this correct ? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. W ould you like to add another number for this entry? ” 18. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” or “ No ” .
Black plate (299,1) q Redialing Function Redialing the number of the person previously dialed using the phone is possible. 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Redial ” 3. Prompt: “ Dialing ” q Emergency Calls A call can be made to the emergency phone number (911) using the voice input command.
Black plate (300,1) NOTE l T o refuse an incoming call, pr ess the hang- up button. l After receiving a new incoming call, the previous call is placed on hold. Making a call using a telephone number 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3.
Black plate (301,1) q Phonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the Bl uetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be edited. 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact.
Black plate (302,1) Complete deletion of the phoneb ook data All data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be erased . 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact.
Black plate (303,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX... send ” (Say DTMF code) 3. Prompt: “ Sending XXXX... (DTMF code) ” Hands-Free Setting q Device Device registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped device to Blueto oth Hands-Free, refer to “ Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-76).
Black plate (304,1) l “ Edit ” : Edits device when the talk button is short-pressed. l “ Continue ” : Continues the list read- out. l “ Delete ” : Deletes the registered device when the talk button is short-pres sed. l “ Previous ” : Returns to the previous device in read-out when the talk button is short-pressed.
Black plate (305,1) Registered device (Mobile phone) deletion Registered devices (Mobi le phone) can be deleted individually or collectively . 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74).
Black plate (306,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, language, passcode, select phone or select music player. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Passcode ” 5. Prompt: “ Passcode is disabled. W ould you like to enable it? ” 6.
Black plate (307,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ Setup ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, language, passcode, select phone or select music player. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Confirmation prompts ” 5. Prompt: “ Confirmation prompts are on/off.
Black plate (308,1) 3. Prompt : “ Enrollment is enabled/ disable. W ould you like to disable/ enable or retrain? ” 4. Say : [Beep] “ Retrain ” 5. Prompt : “ This operation must be performed in a quiet environmen t while the vehicle is stopped.
Black plate (309,1) 6. Prompt : “ Speaker Enrollment is disabled/enabled, returning to main menu. ” When Bluetooth Hands- Free Cannot be Used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used under the following conditions: l The device is outside of the communication area.
Black plate (310,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Black plate (311,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extension Sunvisors The visor extender ex tends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. T o use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor , retract the visor extender to its original position.
Black plate (312,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position), the court esy lights and the ground ill.
Black plate (313,1) q Map Lights The map lights are switch ed on or off by pressing the switches. q Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-95 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page313 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.
Black plate (314,1) Information Display Audio/hands-free display Climate control display Climate control display T rip computer/clock display With trip computer Without trip computer With trip compute.
Black plate (315,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Black plate (316,1) q T rip Computer í The trip computer can display the following: l The current fuel economy . l The average fuel economy . l The approximate d istance you can travel on the available fuel. l The average vehicle speed. Switch the ignition ON.
Black plate (317,1) U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more than 1.5 second. After pressing the INFO switch, — L/100 km ( — mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.
Black plate (318,1) A verage vehicle speed mode This mode displays the average vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connect ing the battery or resetting the data. A verage vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds.
Black plate (319,1) T o fit small items in the cup holder, remove the flexible divider. Flexible di vider q Rear í The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps.
Black plate (320,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when driving.
Black plate (321,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release handle. Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to the front/back side of the center console.
Black plate (322,1) When storing the armrest, press and h old the button while pulling the armrest back, and remove your hand once it is in its stored position. q Shopping Bag Hook The shopping bag hook can be used for hanging shopping bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weight on the shopping bag hook as it could be damaged.
Black plate (323,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. With Advanced Key T o use, press the co ver and open it.
Black plate (324,1) Connecting the accessory socket 1. Open the lid. 2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the accessory socket . Plug 6-106 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page324 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.
Black plate (325,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ..................... ..................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .....................................
Black plate (326,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it.
Black plate (327,1) Spare Tir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illust rated in the diagram. Jack Spare tire Long bolt for flat tire Short bolt for flat tire Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page327 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.
Black plate (328,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the trunk mat. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing front and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it.
Black plate (329,1) WARNING Do not install the temporar y spare tire on the front wheels (driving wheels): Driving with the tempor ary spare tire on one of the fron t driving wheels is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an accident.
Black plate (330,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively .
Black plate (331,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wr ench firmly between wheel and cover , or removal will be difficult.
Black plate (332,1) WARNING Use only the front and rea r jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manua l is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone.
Black plate (333,1) T o install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se.
Black plate (334,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9.0 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and correctly tight en the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightene d lug nuts are dangerous.
Black plate (335,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indi cates overheating, the vehicle loses powe r, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot.
Black plate (336,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21).
Black plate (337,1) Starting a Flooded Engine Except 3.7-liter engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: (Without Advanced Keyless Entry & Push Button Start System) 1.
Black plate (338,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Black plate (339,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and spar ks away from open battery cells : Flames and sparks near ope n battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.
Black plate (340,1) 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the boost er battery is in anothe r vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles.
Black plate (341,1) T owing Description W e 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. Government and local laws must be followed.
Black plate (342,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owi ng Description ” (page 7-17) and carefully follow the instructions.
Black plate (343,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................... .....
Black plate (344,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance.
Black plate (345,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following condition s apply .
Black plate (346,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.
Black plate (347,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.
Black plate (348,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.
Black plate (349,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 mile.
Black plate (350,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following condition s apply .
Black plate (351,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.
Black plate (352,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary .
Black plate (353,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.
Black plate (354,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Bra.
Black plate (355,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.
Black plate (356,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 CHASSIS an.
Black plate (357,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicle inspectio ns at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Black plate (358,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools.
Black plate (359,1) WARNING Do not perform main tenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tool s and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician: Perfo rming maintenance work on a veh icle is dangerous if not done prope rly.
Black plate (360,1) Engine Compartment Overview Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reserv o.
Black plate (361,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
Black plate (362,1) 3.7-liter engine Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. If SAE 5W - 20 engine oil is not avail able, use SAE 10W -30 10W -40 5W-40 engine oil. The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1.
Black plate (363,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, pa rts of the engine compartment can become very hot.
Black plate (364,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will da mage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water.
Black plate (365,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine : Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happen s, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medic al attention.
Black plate (366,1) The level must be kept between MIN and MAX. V isually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and damage. If new fluid is required freque ntly , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspected regularly .
Black plate (367,1) 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add A TF . CAUTION If there is no ATF ad hering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle.
Black plate (368,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is mark ed on the dipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low .
Black plate (369,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt.
Black plate (370,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood' s secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
Black plate (371,1) 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow . 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windshield.
Black plate (372,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wipin g efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side , or vice versa.
Black plate (373,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproduct ive harm.
Black plate (374,1) q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a batte ry: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electroly te immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
Black plate (375,1) Inspect all tire press ures monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended press ures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear . Refer to the speci fication charts (page 10-7). NOTE l Always check tir e pressur e when tires ar e cold.
Black plate (376,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tire s is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering , and traction could result in an accident.
Black plate (377,1) The temporary spare tir e is easier to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a convent ional tire. This tire should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance. Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible.
Black plate (378,1) When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear . Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots.
Black plate (379,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map light (Front) Head lights (High beam) Fog lights Head lights (Low beam) Front turn signal lights/ Parking lights Rear turn signal lights Overhead light (Rear) Brake lights/Tail lights License plate lights Reverse lights Some models.
Black plate (380,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly.
Black plate (381,1) 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. 6. Install the coolant reservoir. If you are unsure of how tight the bolts should be, have them inspected at an Aut horized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (382,1) 5. Detach the electrical connect or from the bulb by pulling it to the rear . 6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 7. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Careful ly remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it stra ight back.
Black plate (383,1) Fog light bulbs í 1. Turn the bolt, the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudguard. Bolt 2. Disconne ct the electrical connect or from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.
Black plate (384,1) 3. Turn the bolt, the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudguard. Bolt 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket.
Black plate (385,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (Rear side marker lights) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
Black plate (386,1) NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Reverse lights 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retai ners, then partially peel back the trunk rear tri m. Remov al Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Black plate (387,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map light (Front), Overhead light (Rear), Courtesy lights, V anity mirror light s 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver .
Black plate (388,1) 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector .
Black plate (389,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly .
Black plate (390,1) 4. Install the right side of the fuse block cover first as shown the figure. WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse.
Black plate (391,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 M.DEF 10 A Mirror defroster í 2 ST SIG 5 A Starter sig 3 ABS SOL 30 A ABS, DSC í 4 P.WIND (P) 25 A Power window 5 P.SEA T (P) 30 A Power seat í 6 SUN ROOF 15 A Moonro of í 7 T AIL 15 A BCM, T ail lamp 8 P.
Black plate (392,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 P.SEA T (D) 30 A Power seat í 19 BTN 30 A For protection of various circuits 20 IG KEY2 40 A Starting system 21 BLOWER 40 A Blower .
Black plate (393,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 P.WIND 30 A Power window 2 METER IG 15 A For protection of various circuits 3 ILLUMI 7.
Black plate (394,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken.
Black plate (395,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings.
Black plate (396,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the.
Black plate (397,1) Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Black plate (398,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergen ts containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. Thi s may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
Black plate (399,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboa rd, wipe them off immediately .
Black plate (400,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily , greasy , or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner . Follow the directions on the container . CAUTION Ø Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window.
Black plate (401,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) .
Black plate (402,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition.
Black plate (403,1) 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6.
Black plate (404,1) q California Customers 1. Mazda North Ameri can Operations ( “ Mazda ” ) parti cipates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/arbitration program adminis tered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, V irginia 22203] through local Better Business Bureaus.
Black plate (405,1) 7. Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda or its representative is unable to repair a new mot or vehicle to confor m to the vehicle's appli cable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Mazda may be required to replac e or repurchase the vehicle.
Black plate (406,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Black plate (407,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results.
Black plate (408,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (.
Black plate (409,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Black plate (410,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition.
Black plate (411,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2.
Black plate (412,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc.
Black plate (413,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors ) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc.
Black plate (414,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arranty l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.
Black plate (415,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies.
Black plate (416,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations.
Black plate (417,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries.
Black plate (418,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles.
Black plate (419,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones, computer s, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Black plate (420,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page420 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.
Black plate (421,1) Keyless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-21 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page421 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.
Black plate (422,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire gradi ng system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
Black plate (423,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overl oaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possib le tire failure .
Black plate (424,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall.
Black plate (425,1) 11. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNIN G P215/65R15 95H is a n example of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating.
Black plate (426,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 m.
Black plate (427,1) T read Wear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified governm ent test course.
Black plate (428,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
Black plate (429,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-di git number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagon al ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
Black plate (430,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
Black plate (431,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Black plate (432,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Black plate (433,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important maintenan ce points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire pressure mont hly (including the spare) when the tires are cold.
Black plate (434,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and tract ion could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly , a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread .
Black plate (435,1) CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehi cle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caut ion until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage.
Black plate (436,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
Black plate (437,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passenger s, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipmen t.
Black plate (438,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
Black plate (439,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The .
Black plate (440,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as .
Black plate (441,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
Black plate (442,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard.
Black plate (443,1) 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 T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or).
Black plate (444,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free .
Black plate (445,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Deal er, refer to the chart below .
Black plate (446,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regard ing the proper operation and use of the navigation system.
Black plate (447,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ....................................................
Black plate (448,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification numbe r legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Black plate (449,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number 2.5-liter engine Forward 3.7-liter engine Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page449 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.
Black plate (450,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.5-liter engine 3.7-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V , 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in) Displacement 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.
Black plate (451,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.5-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt. 4.4 Imp qt) Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt. 4.0 Imp qt) 3.7-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 5.
Black plate (452,1) Automatic transaxle Item W eight GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,996 kg (4,400 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,066 kg (2,350 lb) Rear 934 kg (2,059 lb) 3.
Black plate (453,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light 3 ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8 ― Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― Courtesy lights 5 W5W V anity mirror lights 2.1 ― q Tires NOTE l The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
Black plate (454,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (455,1) Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced keyless entry Activates function to automatically lock doors when leaving vehicle (with key being carried away) Deact.
Black plate (456,1) 10-10 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page456 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Black plate (457,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page457 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Black plate (458,1) A Accessory Socket ............................ 6-105 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-18 Advanced Key .................................. ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function .
Black plate (459,1) B Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7 Brakes assist ................................. 5-9 Foot brake .................................... 5-5 Pad wear indicator ..................... ... 5-9 Parking brake ................
Black plate (460,1) E Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-1 1 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge ................................................ 5-40 Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4 Exterior Care ....
Black plate (461,1) I Inside Trunk Release Lever ............ ... 3-36 Instrument Cluster .......................... ... 5-38 Interior Care ........... ........................... 8-57 Interior Lights ................................... 6-94 J Jump-Starting .
Black plate (462,1) R Rocking the V ehicle ............................ 4-8 S Safety Defects, Reporting ............... .. 9-43 Seat Belt System 3-point type ..... ........................... 2-19 Automatic locking ...................... 2-18 Belt minder .
Black plate (463,1) T T owi ng Description ................................. 7-17 Emergency towing ..................... 7-17 Recreational towing ............... .... 7-18 T railer towing ............................. 4-12 T raction Control System (TCS) .
Black plate (464,1) 1 1-8 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page464 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Mazda 2009 6 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Mazda 2009 6 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Mazda 2009 6 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Mazda 2009 6 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Mazda 2009 6, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Mazda 2009 6.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Mazda 2009 6. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Mazda 2009 6 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
