Mazda 2007 6 SPORTS SEDAN - Manuals

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2 Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4 1-1 Mazda6_8...

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-28Power window switches .......................

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Sedan/5-Door 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page10Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Sport Wagon 1-6 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page12Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Black plate (15,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraintsystems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..........

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. S...

Black plate (17,1) Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get ...

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (23,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by a thermostat. Otherthan turning it on or off, it cannot beadjusted. Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than theseatbacks or place articles on the rearpackage tray or on the luggagecompartment cover:Stacking luggage or...

Black plate (24,1) WARNING Do not drive with the seatbackunlocked:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, result...

Black plate (25,1) CAUTION Before folding the seatbacks with theremote handle levers, make sure there isno cup in a rear cup holder. Folding theseatbacks with the remote handle leverswhile a cup is in the cup holder couldsoil or damage the seat bottom andseatback. CAUTION Be careful of the following...

Black plate (27,1) When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the following when usingthe remote handle levers: l On a downward slope, the seatbackcould flip forward faster than on aflat area. l On an upward slope, the seatbackmay not fold down. When theseatbacks cannot be folded dow...

Black plate (28,1) 3. Push the rear seatback knob down. To return the seatbacks to the uprightposition 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they arelocked. 3. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belts are...

Black plate (29,1) Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to thedesired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown. Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's n...

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the w...

Black plate (31,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown outof the vehicle. They could...

Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt,refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-23). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle unt...

Black plate (34,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. If thebelt does not fully retract, pull it out andcheck for kinks or twists. Then make sureit remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is sti...

Black plate (35,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems.In moderate or severe frontal or near-frontal accidents, the front air bag andpretensioner systems deploysi...

Black plate (37,1) Center-Rear Position SeatBelt Before using the center-rear lap/shoulderbelt make sure tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) unt...

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible...

Black plate (40,1) Sport Wagon To stow the seat belt, retract the belt, puttongues (A) and (C) together and insertthem into the ceiling recess. (A) (C) Ceiling recess To pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A)with your finger while moving itdownward, and slowly pull out the seatbelt from the ceilin...

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Do not use an extender that is toolong:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured. Donot use the extender or choose oneshorter in le...

Black plate (42,1) Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the warning light/beepoperates to give you further remindersaccording to the chart below. Conditi...

Black plate (43,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (45,1) WARNING Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous:Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with afront passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-39). Even with the frontpassenger seat weigh...

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even...

Black plate (47,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. Some child-restraint s...

Black plate (48,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions. 3. To get the...

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always attach the tether strap to thecorrect tether anchor position:Attaching the tether strap to theincorrect tether anchor position isdangerous. In a collision, the tetherstrap could come off and loosen thechild-restraint system. If the child-restraint system moves it co...

Black plate (52,1) NOTE l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped with sideair bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of thefront seats. l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped withcurtain air bag will have an “ SRS A...

Black plate (53,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions....

Black plate (56,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearOutboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors...

Black plate (57,1) Tether strap position (5-Door/SportWagon) Tether strap Route between head restraint upright. WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or ...

Black plate (58,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-res...

Black plate (60,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front...

Black plate (64,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l T...

Black plate (65,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-53)(2) Front seats(3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags(4) Front air bag sensor(5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-53)(6)...

Black plate (66,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í Sedan/5-Door Sport Wagon (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (4) (3) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)(4) Side crash sensor 2-52 Essential Safety Equipment í Some ...

Black plate (67,1) How the Air Bags Work q How the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bagsquickly ...

Black plate (70,1) WARNING 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 the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The fr...

Black plate (71,1) CAUTION l To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensorsin the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l...

Black plate (72,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work í When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the sideand curtain air bag...

Black plate (75,1) l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the sideand curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicles may not provide enough forceto deploy the side and curtain air bags. Non-activation of side and curtain airbag í The side and curtain air bags will ...

Black plate (76,1) A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes,constantly illuminates or doesn'tilluminate at all when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position. If any ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The systemmay not work i...

Black plate (79,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (80,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. These new kinds of keys...

Black plate (82,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designedto operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)from the center of the vehicle, butthis may vary due to localconditions. l The system doesn't operate when thekey is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the hatch/liftgate cannotbe locked by pressing the...

Black plate (83,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operati...

Black plate (84,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flashtwice to indicate that all doors and thehatch/liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will notflash. l The hazard warning lights only flashwhen the theft deterrent sy...

Black plate (85,1) CAUTION l Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is notinstalled correctly. l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful not to get dirt in thetransmitter as it ...

Black plate (86,1) NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery bypressing with a finger, use a smallscrewdriver to press out the battery. 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. In...

Black plate (87,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem:Leaving a child or a pet unattended ina parked vehicle is dangerous. In hotweather, temperatures inside a vehiclecan become high enough to causebrain damage or even death. Do not le...

Black plate (88,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out...

Black plate (89,1) NOTE Holding the key in the unlockedposition in the driver's door lock forabout a second unlocks all doors andthe hatch/liftgate. To unlock only thedriver's door, insert the key into thedriver's door lock and turn the keybriefly to the unlock position and thenimmediately return it...

Black plate (90,1) Hatch (5-Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in thehatch area:Allowing a person to ride in the hatcharea is dangerous. The person in thehatch area could be seriously injuredor killed during sudden braking or acollision. Keep the hatch closed when driving:Exhaust gas enterin...

Black plate (91,1) NOTE 2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the hatch. Lever After performing this emergencymeasure, have the vehicle inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. To close, use both hands to push the hatchdown until the lock snaps shut. Do notslam it. Pull up on th...

Black plate (92,1) Liftgate (Sport Wagon) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in theluggage compartment:Allowing a person to ride in theluggage compartment is dangerous.The person in the luggagecompartment could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Do not drive with th...

Black plate (93,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there isa malfunction in the electrical systemand the liftgate cannot be unlocked,perform the following procedure as anemergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flatheadscrewdriver. Cap 2...

Black plate (94,1) 2. Set the right side of the retainer bar onto the retainer loop on the right sideof the luggage compartment. Retainerloop 3. Slowly pull out the cover towards you and insert the cover ends into the hookretainers at the rear of the vehicle. Hookretainer Removing the cover 1. Remov...

Black plate (95,1) q Luggage Compartment Net The luggage compartment net can be usedas a compartment separator or to keepanimals in the back. CAUTION Make sure the net is firmly secured. If itis not firmly secured, it couldunexpectedly disengage resulting ininjury. NOTE The width of the net anchors ...

Black plate (96,1) 2. Slowly pull out the net in the upward direction, insert the left and right netanchors into the ceiling retainers, andslide them to the position indicated inthe figure. Netanchor Net To remove the net: 1. Lift the net slightly and disengage the anchors from the ceiling retainers...

Black plate (98,1) Trunk Lid (Sedan) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in thetrunk:Allowing a person to ride in the trunkis dangerous. In addition, the personin the trunk could be seriously injuredor killed during sudden braking or acollision. Keep the trunk closed when driving:Exhaust gas enteri...

Black plate (99,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn itclockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with thetransmitter The trunk lid can be opened by operatingthe keyless entry system transmitter, referto Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). Opening the trunk lid with th...

Black plate (101,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid from theInside Slide the inside trunk release lever in thedirection of the arrow. The lever is madeof material that will glow for hours in thedarkness of the trunk following a briefexposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is locatedon the ...

Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window canbe operated with each door switchwhen the power window lock switchon the driver's door is in theunlocked position (page 3-28). l Each passenger power window canalso be operated by the powerwindow master con...

Black plate (103,1) NOTE If the battery was disconnected duringvehicle maintenance, or for otherreasons such as a switch continues to beoperated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fullyopen and close automatically. Re-initialization of the automatic functionon the front...

Black plate (104,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannotbe canceled if the procedure is notcompleted within the specified times,or the procedure is changed alongthe way. To redo the procedure, firstturn the ignition switch to the LOCKposition and proceed from thebeginning. l If you are unable to...

Black plate (105,1) NOTE l For engine-off operation of thepower window, the switch must beheld up firmly throughout windowclosure because the auto-closingfunction will be inoperable. l The two-step down function isinoperable during engine-offoperation. q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power wi...

Black plate (106,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition, all power windows on each doorcan be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition, only the driver's side powerwindow can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unless a passenger nee...

Black plate (107,1) Opening Because nobody likes getting into a veryhot car, we have introduced a way to get ahead start on cooling it, even before youput your seat belts on and insert your keyin the ignition. If you see the vehicle is ina secure area, you can open the two frontwindows as you approa...

Black plate (108,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the hatch/liftgate/trunk lid are unlocked, thewindows fully open automatically. Open To stop this operation, turn the key to thecenter position, then turn it toward thefront again. NOTE The window opening operation...

Black plate (109,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illness ifingested. Fuel spray is released whenthere is pressure in the fuel tank andth...

Black plate (110,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the cap isn'ttightened securely. If the light remainson (even after you have tightened thecap securely, driven, and restarted theengine several times), it may indicate adifferent...

Black plate (111,1) 3. Grasp the support rod and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow tohold the hood open. Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers, etc.) have been remove...

Black plate (112,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after itrains, wipe the water off the moonroofbefore operating it to avoid waterpenetration which could cause rust andwater damage to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tiltedopen to provide more ventilation. To tilt,...

Black plate (114,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like...

Black plate (115,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operat...

Black plate (117,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system isdesigned to prevent your vehicle or itscontents from being stolen when all doors,hood, and trunk lid/liftgate/hatch arelocked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning li...

Black plate (118,1) l Insert the key into the ignition switchand turn it to the ON position. The hazard warning lights will flash twiceto indicate that the system is turned off. NOTE The trunk lid can be opened with thekey or the transmitter even when thesystem is armed. The alarm will notcome on an...

Black plate (119,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. q...

Black plate (120,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Mirror defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn theignition switch to the ON position andpush the rear window defroster switch(page 5-45). q Rearview Mirror WARNING Do not ...

Black plate (123,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System ............

Black plate (124,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Reg...

Black plate (125,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable:Parking over or nea...

Black plate (128,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign ofa leak. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, ...

Black plate (129,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Don't ...

Black plate (130,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessaryto downshift on slippery surfaces:Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol an...

Black plate (131,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allowanyone to stand behind a wheel whenpushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could...

Black plate (132,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)while driving with snow tires. Inflatesnow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tirepressure label (driver's door frame), butnever more than the maximum cold-tirepre...

Black plate (133,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload yourvehicle:The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accident orvehicle ...

Black plate (134,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page134Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Black plate (135,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (136,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. Only in this position can thekey be removed. Manual transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to theLOCK position, push the key in at theACC position, then turn it to the LOCKposition....

Black plate (137,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle thesteering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lights(except brakes) should be...

Black plate (138,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10seconds at a time. If the engine stalls orfails to start, wait 10 seconds beforetrying again. Otherwise, you maydamage the starter and drain the battery. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extrem...

Black plate (139,1) WARNING Dry brakes that have become wet bydriving very slowly and applying thebrakes lightly until brake performanceis normal:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light br...

Black plate (140,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It goes offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning...

Black plate (141,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute forsafe driving:The ABS cannot compensate forunsafe and reckless driving, excessivespeed, tailgating (following anothervehicle too closely), driving on ice andsnow, and hydroplaning (reduced tirefriction and road contact because ofwater ...

Black plate (142,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABSwarning light and brake warning lightilluminated. Have the vehicle towed toan Authorized Mazda Dealer to havethe brakes inspected as soon aspossible:Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare illuminated at the same t...

Black plate (143,1) Manual Transaxle Operation q Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle isconventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way downwhile shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature prevents accidentalshifting from 5 to R (rev...

Black plate (144,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting 2.3-liter engine For normal acceleration, we recommendthese shift points. Gear Vehicle speed 1 to 2 26 km/h (16 mph) 2 to 3 45 km/h (28 mph) 3 to 4 53 km/h (33 mph) 4 to 5 63 km/h (39 mph) For cruising Gear Vehicle speed 1 to 2 13 km/h (8...

Black plate (145,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N...

Black plate (146,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are notlocked. The vehicle will roll freely evenon the slightest incline unless the parkingbrake or brakes are on. WARNING If the engine is running faster thanidle, do not shift from N or P into adriving gear:It's dangerous to shift from...

Black plate (147,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving amanual transaxle vehicle by operating theshift lever and allows you to controlengine rpm and torque to the front wheelsmuch like a manual transaxle when morecontrol is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift thel...

Black plate (148,1) Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gearilluminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted downwhen driving at higher speeds, thegear position indicator will flashtwice to signal that the gears cannotbe shifted dow...

Black plate (149,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 * → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shiftlever forward ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds:Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or froz...

Black plate (150,1) NOTE If the vehicle is driven at a low speedfrom a standing start while in M2, thegear will not shift down to M1automatically until the shift lever istapped back ( ) or forward ( ). If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speedsor lower, the gears shift down automatically:...

Black plate (151,1) (3.0-liter engine model) Gear Vehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph) M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph) M5 to M6 80 km/h (50 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavytraffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine s...

Black plate (152,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normaldriving, consult an Authorized MazdaDeale...

Black plate (153,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speedis set. q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns...

Black plate (154,1) q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/ACCEL button and holdit. Your vehicle will accelerate.Release the button at the speed youwant. Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you to increase your current speedin increments of 1.6 km/h ...

Black plate (155,1) q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruisingspeed and the system is still activated, themost recent set speed will automaticallyresume when the RES/ACCEL button ispressed.If vehicle speed is bel...

Black plate (156,1) Traction Control System(TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque. When the TCSdetects driving wheel slippage, it lowersengine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, theengine adjusts automati...

Black plate (157,1) If the light stays on when the TCS is notswitched off, take your vehicle to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS mayhave a malfunction. NOTE (3.0-liter engine model) After starting the engine when thecoolant temperature is extremely low,the TCS is automatically turned off. Atthis t...

Black plate (158,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-25Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Sel...

Black plate (159,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changedbetween trip meter A and trip meter B bypressing the selector while one of them isdisplayed. The selected mode will bedisplayed. Trip mete...

Black plate (160,1) The trip meter records the total distancethe vehicle is driven until the meter isagain reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holding the selector depressed for more than 1second. Use this meter to measure tripdistances and to compute fuelconsumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters record t...

Black plate (161,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is in the tank. We recommendkeeping the tank over 1/4 full. When thelow fuel warning light illuminates orwhen the needle is near E, refuel as soonas possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE The direction of the arrow ( ) s...

Black plate (163,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-31 Charging System Warning Light 5-32 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-33 Check Engine Light 5-33 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (166,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the eng...

Black plate (167,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when thecharging system warning light isilluminated because the engine couldstop unexpectedly. q Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine issta...

Black plate (168,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is working properly, the warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. The warning light turnsoff after a sp...

Black plate (169,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated.Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer todeactivate and restore the seat beltminder. Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition...

Black plate (170,1) q Door-Ajar Warning Light This warning light comes on when anydoor isn't securely closed. q Low Washer Fluid LevelWarning Light í This warning light indicates that littlewasher fluid remains. Add fluid (page8-27). q Automatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on fo...

Black plate (171,1) q Headlight High-Beam IndicatorLight This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light(Automatic Transaxle) This indicates the selected shift positionwhen the ignit...

Black plate (173,1) q Turn-Signal/Hazard WarningIndicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, theleft or right turn signal indicator lightflashes to indicate which turn signal lightis operating (page 5-42). When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (pa...

Black plate (174,1) Lighting Control q Headlights To turn on the lights, turn the headlightswitch on the end of the control lever. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboardillumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the ...

Black plate (175,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.Pull back to original position for lowbeam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fullytoward you. The headlight switch doesnot need to be on, and the lever will returnto...

Black plate (176,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals q Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origi...

Black plate (177,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibili...

Black plate (178,1) Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INTposition, the wipers will ope...

Black plate (179,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatica...

Black plate (182,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3This device complies with FCC rulespart 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:1- This device may not cause anyharmful interference and2- This device must accept anyinterference that may be receivedincluding interference that ...

Black plate (183,1) 4. After the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidlyblinking light, release both theHomeLink and hand-held transmitterbuttons. NOTE If the HomeLink indicator light doesnot change to a rapidly blinking light,contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-...

Black plate (184,1) q Gate operator/CanadianProgramming Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to “ time-out ” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission ― which may not be long enough forHomeLink to pick up the signal duringprogramming. Similar to this Canadianlaw, some U.S. ...

Black plate (185,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (186,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the fan controldial on for a long period of time withthe ignition switch in the ACC positionwhen the engi...

Black plate (187,1) Vent Operation q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow 1. Press the upper part of the air vent to open it. 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to adjust the direction of airflow. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mistmay come out from the vents. This isnot a sign of trouble ...

Black plate (188,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Floor Vents Defroster Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page188Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Black plate (189,1) Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately.Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.Manual Type ............................................................................

Black plate (190,1) Manual Type A/C Switch Air intake selector Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial This dial allows va...

Black plate (191,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the airconditioner on. The indicator light on theswitch will illuminate when the fancontrol dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once again to...

Black plate (192,1) WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it willcause the windows to fog up. Yourvision will be hampered, which couldlead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2....

Black plate (193,1) NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control dial to theextreme cold position and set the airintake selector to the position, then set the fan control dial toposition 4. l If warmer air is desired at floor level,set the mode selector dial at theposition and ...

Black plate (195,1) Fully Automatic Type Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Temperature control dial OFF switch Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch Auto switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing th...

Black plate (196,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off theclimate control system. Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature.Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial Fast Slow The fan has seven speeds. The selectedspeed will be displayed...

Black plate (198,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximumhigh or low will not provide thedesired temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system willrestrict airflow until it has warmed toprevent cold air from blowing out ofthe vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press t...

Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Install Remove CAUTION l To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath...

Black plate (201,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (204,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (205,1) l A new CD may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeters. If a discwith rough edges is used, propersetting will not be possible and the CDplayer/In-dash CD changer will notplay the CD. In addition, the disc maynot eject resulting in a malfunction.Remove the rough edges in...

Black plate (206,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistaticagents, or household spray cleaners.Volatile chemicals such as benzine andthinner can also damage the surface ofthe CD and must not be used. Anythingthat can damage, warp, or fog plasticshould never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by...

Black plate (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys alicense for private, non-commercial useand does not convey a license nor implyany right to use this product in anycommercial (i.e. revenue-generating)real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or any...

Black plate (208,1) About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 filesand folders during playback or otherfunctions is from shallow to deep. Thearrangement and playing order of arecorded disc containing MP3 files isas follows: l File numberA numerical file number is assignedto each file ...

Black plate (209,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files thathave an MP3 file extension (.mp3)attached. Do not attach an MP3 fileextension to any other type file as itcould cause noise to be emitted or amalfunction in the unit. About ID3 Tag display l This unit can only display ID3 Tagalbum, tr...

Black plate (210,1) VBR Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. WhileCBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generallyused, VBR varies the bit rate for audiocompression according to compressionconditions and this allows forcompression with preference given tosound quality. 6-26 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8...

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette Tape Player CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. pag...

Black plate (212,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC orON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery fro...

Black plate (213,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound...

Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Auto memory button/Electric serial number button Satellite button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pre...

Black plate (215,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher orlower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to press and hold thebutton, the frequency will continuechanging without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically ...

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Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Cassette Tape Player í (one being played) APC button: (next program) Rewind button Repeat button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape eject button Fast-forward button Cassette tape play button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, op...

Black plate (219,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected whenthe ignition switch is in the OFFposition. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( ) to fast-forward.Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. To stop this operation and play thecassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When th...

Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scanbutton Track down button Track up button Reverse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forward button CD play button CD slot CD eject button Load button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.The auto-loading m...

Black plate (221,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program byplaying about the first 10 seconds of eachtrack. Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( , ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is lef...

Black plate (222,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Fast-forward button Disc down button Track down button Track up button Scanbutton Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD slot Load button Reverse button Disc up button Random button Repeat button CD play button (Music CD player) (Music CD/M...

Black plate (224,1) NOTE (Music CD player)If the CD is not removed from the slotwithin approximately 10 seconds afterejection, it will be re- insertedautomatically. Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep soundis heard.The “ DISC OUT ” display fla...

Black plate (226,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the buttonagain within 3 seconds to play thetracks in the CD randomly. “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play. Switching the display (Music CD/MP3CD player) Each time the...

Black plate (227,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CDplayer) Only 12 characters can be displayed atone time. To display the rest of thecharacters of a long title, turn the displayfeed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display onecharacter at a time. NOTE The displayable num...

Black plate (228,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (229,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turnedoff under the following conditions, theswitches will be inoperable. l When the ignition swit...

Black plate (230,1) q Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press the volumebutton ( ). To decrease the volume, press the volumebutton ( ). q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>Cassette t...

Black plate (231,1) When playing a CD Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the next track.Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the current track. q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to theLOCK position ...

Black plate (233,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor.The vanity mirror light will illuminatewhen you open the cover. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illumina...

Black plate (234,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when theilluminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when theillumin...

Black plate (235,1) q Luggage Compartment Light 5-Door Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the hatch is open Sport Wagon Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open q Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or theillumin...

Black plate (236,1) Information Display OPEN/CLOSE switch (with navigation system) AMB switch (with outside temperature display ) TILT switch (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK switch SET switch q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Te...

Black plate (237,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK/CLK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected...

Black plate (238,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, theambient temperature display maydiffer from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hottemperatures. l Sudden changes in ambienttemperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The ...

Black plate (239,1) q Front To use the cup holder, open the centerconsole by pressing the lower center partof its cover. q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear centerarmrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thefront doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders forc...

Black plate (240,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving:Driving with the storage boxes open isdangerous. To reduce the possibility ofinjury in an accident or a sudden stop,keep the storage boxes closed whendriving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe stor...

Black plate (241,1) q Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latchtoward you.Insert the key and turn it clockwise tolock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock q Center Console To open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray ofthe center console lid.To open it, pull...

Black plate (242,1) Luggage compartment, left side Knob q Cargo Securing Loops (5-Door/Sport Wagon) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo issecured before driving:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as it could move or becrushed during sudden braking or acollision and cause injury. Use the lo...

Black plate (243,1) q Cargo Sub-Compartment (SportWagon) To use the cargo sub-compartment,remove trunk board A and open trunkboard B. Cargo sub-compartment Trunk board A Trunk board B Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equi...

Black plate (245,1) 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 .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ...................

Black plate (246,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and a...

Black plate (247,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Sedan/5-door Spare tire Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) Sport Wagon Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Lug wrench Jack With sub-woofer Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) With sub-woofer 5-door Sed...

Black plate (248,1) q Jack To remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. (5-Door/Sport Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal...

Black plate (249,1) q Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.The temporary spare is lighter and smallerthan a conventional tire, and is designedonly for emergency use and should beused only for VERY short periods.Temporary spares should NEVER be usedfor long drives or extended periods. WAR...

Black plate (250,1) 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. (5-Door) 1. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector. Connector NOTE Extra strength may be required touncouple the connector. Be sure tosqueeze the tab firmly.If uncoupling is very difficult, removethe wiring fr...

Black plate (251,1) (Sport Wagon) 1. Remove trunk board A and open trunk board B. Trunk board B Trunk board A 2. For vehicles equipped with a cargo sub-compartment, remove the cargosub-compartment. 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt andremove the woofer and spare tire....

Black plate (252,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, itcould indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrateexcessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off the...

Black plate (253,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel coverwith the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmlybetween wheel and cover, or removalwill be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel coverwith...

Black plate (254,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in thismanual:Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously injure or evenkill someone. Use only the front andrea...

Black plate (255,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheftwheel lug nuts, one on each wheel willlock the tires and you must use a specialkey to unlock them. This key is attachedto the lug wrench and is stored with thespare tire. Register them with the lockmanufacturer by filling...

Black plate (256,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nutsand bolts and do not tighten the lugnuts beyond the recommendedtightening torque:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldl...

Black plate (257,1) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe lug nuts:Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerous. The wheel couldwobble or come off. This could resultin loss of vehicle control and cause aserious accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts youremoved or replace th...

Black plate (259,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key from the ignitionswitch when you inspect the engine:Inspecting t...

Black plate (261,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If...

Black plate (262,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:...

Black plate (265,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsfront ...

Black plate (266,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rearbumper for towing and tying down, asthey cannot hold the load and it willdamage the bumper. Hooks Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towin...

Black plate (267,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (268,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (269,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Drivin...

Black plate (270,1) 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 Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-liter engine I I Engine va...

Black plate (272,1) 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 Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-...

Black plate (281,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (282,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (283,1) Engine Compartment Overview Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Automatic tran...

Black plate (284,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to...

Black plate (285,1) The quality designation SL, or ILSACmust 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. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at lea...

Black plate (286,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Hot Engine:A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can become veryhot. You could be burned. Carefullyinspect the engine coolant in thecoolant reservoir, but do not open it.Do not us...

Black plate (288,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 typeengine coolant. If engine coolant otherthan FL22 type is used, the enginecoolant must be replaced earlier thanthe specified replacement intervalindicated in the scheduled maintenance(page 8-3). If ...

Black plate (289,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes with waterand get medical attention. Brake fluidspilled on a hot engine could cause afire....

Black plate (292,1) 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P. WARNING Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without firstdepressing the brake pedal isdangerous. The vehicle could movesuddenly and cause an accident.Make sure the brake pedal is appliedbefore shifting the...

Black plate (293,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an acci...

Black plate (294,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges and locks, shouldbe lubricated each time the engine oil ischanged. Use a nonfreezing lubricant onlocks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latchkeeps the hood from opening when theprimary ...

Black plate (295,1) NOTE To prevent damage to the wiper armblades when raising both the driver andpassenger side wiper arms, raise thedriver side wiper arm first. Conversely,when setting down the wiper arms, setthe passenger side wiper arm downfirst. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembl...

Black plate (296,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched,the blade's wiping efficiency couldbe reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side, orvice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metalst...

Black plate (297,1) 2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metalsupport. Metal support Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in thenew blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 4. Carefull...

Black plate (299,1) Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. Eye Protection:Working without eye protectio...

Black plate (300,1) q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and coated with petroleum jellyor terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electrolyteimmediately with a solution of w...

Black plate (301,1) q Tire Inflation Pressure WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of tiresis dangerous. Adverse handling orunexpected tire failure could result ina serious accident. Always inflate thetires to the correct pressure (page10-8). Inspect all tire pressures mo...

Black plate (302,1) Also, inspect them for uneven wear anddamage. Abnormal wear is usually causedby one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures tospecification (page 10-...

Black plate (303,1) q Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properly inflatedand stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire conditiongradually deteriorates even if it has notbeen used. The temporary spare tire is easier tohandle because of its constructio...

Black plate (305,1) Light Bulbs Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) High-mount brake light (Sedan) Headlights(High beam) Headlights(Low beam) Overhead light/ Map lights Luggage compartment light Sport Wagon Taillights Side-marker lights License plate lights Courtesy lights Front turn signal lights...

Black plate (306,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repla...

Black plate (307,1) 5. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the electrical connectorby pressing the tab on the connectorwith your finger and pulling it. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentallytouched, it should be cleaned withrubbing alcohol before being used. l To replace the bulb, conta...

Black plate (308,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and removethem, and partially peel back themudguard. Removal Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Brake lights/Taillights, Rea...

Black plate (309,1) Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. (5-Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover. 3. Turn the socket and bulb a...

Black plate (310,1) 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. (Sport Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly countercloc...

Black plate (311,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Reverse lightsTaillights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (5-Door/Sport Wagon) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Reverse...

Black plate (312,1) (Sport Wagon) 1. Remove the liftgate upper trim and high-mount brake light component. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 1. Wrap...

Black plate (314,1) Vanity mirror lights Edge (Type A) Edge Vanity mirror lights (Type B) (5-Door) Luggage compartment light Luggage compartment light (Sport Wagon) Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. ...

Black plate (315,1) Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid usingthat system and consult an Aut...

Black plate (317,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SPARE ― ― 2 SPARE ― ― 3 SPARE ― ― 4 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 5 ― ― ― 6 INJ 15A Injector 7 ENG BAR 10A *1 Air flow sensor, EGR control valve 15A *2 8 ― *1 ― ― ENG BB *2 5A C...

Black plate (320,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (321,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (322,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust anddeterioration, wash your Mazdathoroughly and frequently, at least once amonth, ...

Black plate (323,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits candamage the finish if not removedimmediately. When prompt washing withplain water is ineffective, use a mild soapmade for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rinse off all soap withlukewarm or cold water. D...

Black plate (324,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,or strong detergents containing highlyalkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage to theprotective coating and causediscoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance R...

Black plate (325,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.If these solutions get on the dashboard,wipe them off immediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents.Glazing agents contai...

Black plate (326,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with anoily, greasy, or waxy film, clean themwith glass cleaner. Follow the directionson the container. CAUTION Don't scrape or scratch the inside of therear window. You may damage the rearwindow defroster grid. 8-60 M...

Black plate (328,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (332,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (334,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (336,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, 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. 55 Voge...

Black plate (337,1) Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, AmericanSamoa 96799TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/D...

Black plate (338,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (339,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (340,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (343,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.Dialing a number on a cell phone whi...

Black plate (344,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page344Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Black plate (346,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (347,1) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be add...

Black plate (348,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (349,1) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanationof the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir...

Black plate (352,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an ex...

Black plate (354,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (355,1) WARNING Tire Under-Inflation:Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and mayresult in severe cracking, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increa...

Black plate (356,1) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure.Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents.Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from roadhazards. q Glossary of Te...

Black plate (357,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (358,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern orstuds only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened ifrotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: l Tires no...

Black plate (359,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heatcaused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the agingprocess. You should replace the sp...

Black plate (360,1) Vehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle wil...

Black plate (361,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (362,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The...

Black plate (363,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kgThe cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 × 2...

Black plate (365,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (367,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver a...

Black plate (368,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (370,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (371,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (372,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the left top side of thedashboard. This plate can easily be seenthrough the windshield. q Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...

Black plate (374,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 1...

Black plate (375,1) q Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18. Manual transaxle oil 2.3-liter engine Any temperature API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Above 10°C (50°F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90 3.0-liter engine AP...

Black plate (378,1) Type B Type A q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same typeoriginally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire press...

Black plate (379,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page379Tuesday, July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Voice Recognition If necessary Preparation NAVIGATION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If nec...

2 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the following accessory. l Map Disc CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD...

4 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Contents Preparation n Before UseAccessories ........................................................................................ 2Laser products: .............................................................................

5 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Advanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point D...

6 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Safety Information n Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility ...

7 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Caution Caution The presence o...

8 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Introduction n Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the ...

10 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r Names and Functions l To remove the remote control from the cradle press l When placing the remote control back in the cradle, press it until you hear it engage. PUSH Joystick l Selects items by tilting it up, down, right, a...

11 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vie w Mo nito r t engage. Note Match the polarity of the batteries with the and marks in the battery case. l Battery: Two AA batteries (R6PU) l Battery life: Approximately 5 months of normal use (when using manganese batteries at ambient temperatures) l Battery repl...

12 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Activation Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in...

13 Getting star ted l The Current Position screen appears. Note l You can select the language by select and press . You can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 49) l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is in ...

14 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Clock will be displayed when you set up Clock on Navigation Set Up On. (4) Vehicle marker Shows the...

15 Getting star ted Menu appears when pressing . Display Menu screen will be shown when you press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be disappeared when they have been unused during a few seconds. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightnessSelect "ADJ", and the...

16 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen change n Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance w...

18 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search l You can set the destination using various methods provided by the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Search Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select the desi : ID, OR, WA, : CA, NV : ...

22 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically. Sets the destination to the nearest ...

23 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Select the sort methods : Sorts the police station or the hospital by Distance. : Sorts the police station or the hospital by name. Select the name from the list Select /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/

24 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Point Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freeway On/Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Sele...

26 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Quick POI l You can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displayed on the map. Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map LocalSearch DeletingPOIMarkers Before Steps Displaying POI(s) on a Map ( a...

27 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Character Entry To enter the street name, city name, and other. To enter the house phonenumber, and other. Select the first several characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select your target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, an...

28 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Direct Destination Input DirectDestinationInput SelectingRoute 1 Position the cursor on your destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary. 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be dis...

29 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fast Food French Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery ...

30 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select RoutePreferences ModificationofDestinationor Way Point Positions Deletion of Destination or Way Points Detour Turn List MENU ENTER Open the [RO...

32 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Preview RoutePreview MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the button : Move the s : Carry out a be displaye : Stop the s : Carry out a be displaye : Move to th : Displays th POIs: Disp selected, i...

33 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Use the buttons displayed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Move the start point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the start point. When the Simulation starts the button will be displayed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simul...

38 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition Voice Recognition l Voice control can be carried out by simply Pressing and using a voice command ( page 39) spoken into the microphone. Note After the navigation system has been set, voice recognition needs approximately 2 mi...

39 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition Avoiding Voice Recognition Errors. Read the notes listed below to allow the Voice Recognition function to recognize your voice properly. l Speak a voice command clearly. l Keep yourself in a safe driving position. Do not face ...

40 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [VOLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate button to set the volume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound ...

42 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up l You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locatio...

43 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Auto : The display will automatically switch ...

44 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a way point can be set as an est...

45 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of Interest) menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds of categories which you use most...

46 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you to correct any error in the position or direction of your vehicle display. Before Steps select Adjusting Current Position and Direction select Open the [Calibrate Position] screen Move ...

47 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up select . h you are urrent position on is complete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you prefer 24-hour di...

48 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Ma...

49 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGUAGE] screen Select your preferred language from the list. /#<&a...

50 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAPCONFIGURATION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display. n Turn Guidance Enlarged Junction Diagram Before a fo...

51 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Precautions/System Performance Voice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function...

52 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the ve...

53 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Precautions/System Performance In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utili...

54 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention t...

55 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Troubleshooting Note There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Au...

57 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Troubleshooting Please insert a MAP DVD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP DVD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dirty, scratched...

58 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for cleaning Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. n Map disc If you require the...