Mazda 2006 SPEED6 - Manual

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 Mazdaspe...

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-38Power window switch ......................................

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page10Thursday, July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (13,1) 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 (14,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Modification of the Front Seats: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. Suchmodif...

Black plate (15,1) 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 Reclining:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from sea...

Black plate (16,1) 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 (17,1) q Seat Warmer í The front seats are electrically heated. Theignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn the seat warmeron or off. When the switch is in the ONposition, the indicator light will come on. ON OFF NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatica...

Black plate (19,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing thefront or rear side of the reclining switch.Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment Front height adjustment To adjust the front height of the seat-bottom, raise or lower the front of theslide lifter switch on the left...

Black plate (21,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by a thermostat. Otherthan turning it on or off, it cannot beadjusted. Rear Seat WARNING Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as it could move or becrushed during sudden braking or acollisio...

Black plate (22,1) 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 (23,1) 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 (24,1) WARNING One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for mor...

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt,refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-18). 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 (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Shoulder Belt Adjuster (FrontSeat Belts) Adjust the...

Black plate (30,1) 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 (31,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. Button q Unfastening the Lap Portion ofthe Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in theanchor buckle (B) slot. (B) (A) NOTE To encourage rear seat passengers towear their seat belts, we suggest leavingthe center...

Black plate (32,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ...

Black plate (34,1) Front passenger seat The seat belt warning light/beep remindsthe front passenger to fasten the seat beltaccording to the chart below. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt(Driver) Seat belt(Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened:...

Black plate (35,1) 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 (37,1) WARNING Front Passenger Seat Position:A front-facing child-restraint system should only be put on the front seat when it isunavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of adeploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. Seating C...

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the frontpassenger seat, front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides fromwhich the side and curtain air bags deploy, even ...

Black plate (39,1) 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 (40,1) 1. 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. 2. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt...

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and result in injury. Use thetether and tether anchor only for achild-restraint system. Incorrec...

Black plate (42,1) q If You Must Use the Front Seatfor Children If you cannot put all children in the rearseat, at least put the smallest children inthe rear and be sure the largest child upfront uses the shoulder belt over theshoulder.NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraintsystem on the front passe...

Black plate (44,1) 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 (47,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearOutboard Seats) 1. 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 anch...

Black plate (49,1) 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 (50,1) 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 (55,1) 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 (56,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-46)(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 2-46)(6)...

Black plate (57,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)(4) Side crash sensor Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-45 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page57Th...

Black plate (58,1) 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 (61,1) WARNING Increasing 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 front p...

Black plate (62,1) 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 (63,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work 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 bags ...

Black plate (66,1) 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 The side and curtain air bags will no...

Black plate (67,1) 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 (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (70,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables thefollowing operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the trunk lid without operating the key. l Starting the engine without ope...

Black plate (71,1) Your Mazda has two kinds of keys. Panic button Auxiliary key Key code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button Master key Valet key Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Master key Valet key Ignition switch and steering column lock Yes Yes Driver...

Black plate (73,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facing upward.Battery leakage could occur if it isnot installed correctly. l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful no...

Black plate (74,1) 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key. q Service If you have a problem wi...

Black plate (75,1) Operation Using AdvancedKeyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driveris in the vehicle or within operationalrange while the advanced key is beingcarried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or inplaces where there are high-intensityradio waves or n...

Black plate (76,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operationalrange, however, starting the enginemay be possible. l The engine may not start if theadvanced key is placed in thefollowing areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments suchas the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Start...

Black plate (77,1) To unlock Driver's door request switch To unlock the driver's door, press therequest switch. A beep sound will beheard twice and the hazard warning lightswill flash twice.To unlock all doors and the trunk lid,press the request switch again within 5seconds and two more beep sounds ...

Black plate (78,1) q Starting the Engine Ignition Switch Positions Without a traditional key, some of theignition switch functions are different. Start knob LOCK(Released) The steering wheel locks to help protectagainst theft. LOCK(Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to theACC position when...

Black plate (79,1) Starting the Engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by thespark ignition system.This system meets all CanadianInterference-Causing EquipmentStandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field strength ofradio noise. l The advanced key must be carriedbecause the advan...

Black plate (80,1) NOTE In the following cases, the KEYwarning light (red) illuminates and theengine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out ofoperational range. l The advanced key is placed in areaswhere it is difficult for the system todetect the signal (page ...

Black plate (81,1) CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make surethe ignition switch is turned to theLOCK position. NOTE l When turning the ignition switch tothe LOCK position, the ignitionswitch has to be pushed in from theACC position and turned. Withoutbeing pushed in, the ignition switchstops at th...

Black plate (82,1) Transmitter Panic button Unlock button Lock button 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,inc...

Black plate (83,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance someoneattempting to break into or damage yourvehicle, pressing the panic button willactivate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether anydoor or the trunk lid is open or closed. (Turning on the alarm) Pressing the pa...

Black plate (84,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously and beep sounds will beheard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated...

Black plate (85,1) q Request Switch InoperableWarning Beep Under the following conditions, if therequest switch for a front door or the trunklid is pressed while the advanced key isbeing carried, a beep will be heard 3 timesto indicate that the front doors and thetrunk lid cannot be locked. l There ...

Black plate (87,1) User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). Warning condi...

Black plate (88,1) Keys WARNING Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. These new kinds of keys arefascinating to children. They couldplay with power windows or othercontrols, or even make the vehiclemov...

Black plate (89,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, press the release buttonand rotate the key into the holder. Keyless Entry System (withRetractable Type Key) This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the trunk...

Black plate (91,1) The operation indicator light flashes whenthe buttons are pressed. Lock button To lock the doors and the trunk lid, pressthe lock button and the hazard warninglights will flash once. To confirm that all doors and the trunk lidhave been locked, press the lock buttonagain within 5 s...

Black plate (92,1) 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 (93,1) 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 (94,1) Door Locks WARNING Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animalunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. In hot weather,temperatures inside a vehicle canbecome high enough to cause braindamage or even death. Always take allchildren and animals with you orleave a res...

Black plate (95,1) q Locking, Unlocking withTransmitter (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-13). q Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter(with Retractable Type Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by...

Black plate (96,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the trunk lid lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key. All doors and thetrunk lid unlock when the driver's door isunlocked and the key is held in the unlockposition for one second or longer. Lock Unlock NOTE Holding ...

Black plate (97,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened fr...

Black plate (98,1) q Locking, Unlocking with RequestSwitch (with Advanced Key) The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked byoperating the request switch whilecarrying the advanced key outside thevehicle, refer to Operations UsingAdvanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). q Locking, Unlocking withTransmitter (...

Black plate (99,1) Opening the trunk lid Pull up on the handle. Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunklid down, then push the trunk lid downuntil it locks securely. Be careful not toslam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to makesure it is secured. Handle q Trunk Security In some ...

Black plate (100,1) To cancel the security feature, insert themaster key into the lock, turn the keyclockwise to the center position andremove it. With request switch (with advancedkey) NOTE The trunk lid cannot be secured whenany door or the trunk lid is open. To secure the trunk lid, press the req...

Black plate (101,1) Inside Trunk Release Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an insidetrunk release lever that provides a meansof escape for children and adults in theevent they become locked inside thetrunk. No matter how careful adults might bewith keys and locking their cars, parentsshould be awa...

Black plate (102,1) 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 (103,1) q Operating the Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger window can beoperated with each door switch whenthe power window lock switch onthe driver's door is in the unlockedposition (page 3-38). l Each passenger window can also beoperated by the power windowmaster control switches on t...

Black plate (104,1) NOTE If the battery had been disconnectedduring vehicle maintenance or for otherreasons such as a switch is keptoperating, the windows will not fullyopen and close automatically. Re-initialization of the automatic functionon each passenger window cannot beperformed using the mast...

Black plate (105,1) 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 (106,1) 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 Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch...

Black plate (108,1) q Auto-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 allwindows as you appro...

Black plate (109,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the trunk lid areunlocked, the windows fully openautomatically. Open To stop this operation, turn the key to thecenter position, then turn it toward thefront again. NOTE The window opening operation also canbe stop...

Black plate (110,1) 2. Press the request switch on the driver's door and hold it. After the doors andthe trunk lid are locked, the windowsclose while the request switch ispressed. Request switch Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING Fuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause ...

Black plate (112,1) Hood WARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. Alwayscheck that the hood is closed andsecurely locked. q O...

Black plate (113,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Extending the Head or Arms Throughthe Moonroof:Extending the head, arms, or otherparts of the body through themoonroof is dangerous. Th...

Black plate (114,1) q Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear ofthe switch. To close, press the front of the slideswitch. Open Close q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closedby hand. The sunshade opens automatically whenthe moonroof is opened, but must beclosed by hand. Sunsha...

Black plate (115,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. C...

Black plate (116,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitionswitch is turned from the ON position tothe ACC or LOCK position. The securityindicator light in the instrument clusterflashes every 2 seconds until the system isdisarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignitionsw...

Black plate (118,1) Immobilizer System(without Advanced Key) 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 ...

Black plate (121,1) Theft-Deterrent System The theft-deterrent system is designed toprevent your vehicle or its contents frombeing stolen when all doors, hood, andtrunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning lights. NOTE l The theft-de...

Black plate (122,1) q To Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by anyone of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with thekey. l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. l Insert the key into the ignition switchand turn it to the ON posit...

Black plate (123,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: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. Never adjust thesteering wheel ...

Black plate (124,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the vehicle. WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In:Driving with the outside mirrorsfolded in is dangerous. ...

Black plate (127,1) 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 (128,1) 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) Pre...

Black plate (129,1) 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 Parking Over Flammable Objects:Parking over or near anything f...

Black plate (132,1) 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 (133,1) 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 (134,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Downshifting 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 and an accident. If it isnecessary to dow...

Black plate (135,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, windowscraper, flares, a small shovel, jumpercables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-...

Black plate (136,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brake...

Black plate (137,1) Turbocharger Information The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides betteroperation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performancefrom your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine i...

Black plate (138,1) Trailer Towing The Mazdaspeed6 is not designed fortowing. Never tow a trailer with yourMazdaspeed6. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page138Thursday, July 7 2005 1:2 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (139,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (140,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using theadvanced key, refer to Starting theEngine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-15). 2. Make...

Black plate (141,1) WARNING Removing the Key:It's dangerous to remove the key fromthe ignition switch while the vehicle ismoving. Removing the key allows thesteering wheel to lock. You will losesteering control and a serious accidentcould occur.Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked. Not Sett...

Black plate (143,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Coasting ...

Black plate (144,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmlypull the parking brake lever fully upwardswith a greater amount of force than isrequired so that the vehicle holds in thestationary position. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and pull theparking b...

Black plate (145,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimesan indicator of leakage. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible even if the brake light is nolonger illuminated. WARNING Brake Warning Light:Driving with the brake system warninglight on is dangerous. It indicates thatyour ...

Black plate (146,1) 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 (147,1) WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads:Driving with worn disc pads isdangerous. The brakes could fail andcause a serious accident. As soon asyou hear a screeching noise consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer. Manual Transaxle Operation q Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position Th...

Black plate (148,1) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking:Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high speeds causes suddenengine braking, which is dangerous.The sudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. This could leadto loss of vehicle control and anac...

Black plate (149,1) 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 (150,1) l Flashes when there are continuallylarge differences between front and rearwheel rotation, such as when trying topull away from an icy surface. If the AWD warning light illuminates: If the AWD warning light illuminates,contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the AWD warning light...

Black plate (151,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Cruise Control Use:Using cruise control in the followingconditions could cause you to losecontrol of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Hea...

Black plate (152,1) WARNING Cruise Main Switch:Leaving the ON/OFF switch on whennot using the cruise control isdangerous as it may be switched onaccidentally. This could result in lossof vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFFswitch off when cruise control is not inuse. q To Set Speed 1. Activate the cruis...

Black plate (153,1) Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you to increase your current speedin increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of the RES/ACCELbutton. Multiple taps will increase yourvehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for eachtap. l Accelerate to the desired speed.Press the SET/C...

Black plate (154,1) 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 (155,1) Traction Control System(TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque and braking.When the TCS detects driving wheelslippage, it lowers engine torque andoperates the brakes to prevent loss oftraction. This means that on a slick sur...

Black plate (156,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle sa...

Black plate (158,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-21Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...............

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 (162,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-26 Charging System Warning Light 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-28 Check Engine Light 5-28 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (165,1) 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 (166,1) 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 (167,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. After about 6 secondsit goes out. A system malf...

Black plate (168,1) 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 (169,1) 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 (page8-19). q AWD Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds w...

Black plate (170,1) KEY Warning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position, it illuminatesmomentarily and then goes out. l If any malfunction occurs in theadvanced keyless system, it illuminatescontinuously. WARNING KEY Warning Light:If the KEY warning light ...

Black plate (171,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that theKEY indicator light (green) does notflash even if the battery power is low.Refer to Setting Change (FunctionCustomization)(page 3-18). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2seconds when the ignition swit...

Black plate (173,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds.If the driver's seat belt is not fastened andthe vehicle is driven at a speed faster thanabout 20 km/h...

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 lightsDashboardillumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lightswill automat...

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 Substitute Washer Fluid:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an accident. Use ...

Black plate (178,1) Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. OFF INT 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 ...

Black plate (179,1) NOTE This defroster is not designed formelting snow. If there is anaccumulation of snow on the rearwindow, remove it before using thedefroster. Horn To sound the horn, press around themark on the steering wheel. Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 5-41 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05...

Black plate (180,1) Hazard Warning Flasher 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 al...

Black plate (181,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (182,1) 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 (183,1) 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 (184,1) 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 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page184Thursday, July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (185,1) Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display. q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch thefollowing functions will be automaticallycontrolled in accordance with the settemperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l ...

Black plate (186,1) 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 (187,1) NOTE The air conditioner may not functionwhen the outside temperatureapproaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicatorremains on even when system is off.) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions canbe selected. Press the switch to selectoutside/recirculated air positions. Rec...

Black plate (188,1) 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 (190,1) 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 To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath a...

Black plate (191,1) 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 (196,1) l The In-dash CD changer ejects the CDif the CD is inserted upside down. Alsodirty and/or defective CDs may beejected. l The In-dash CD changer is speciallymade for 12 cm (5 in) CDs.An 8 cm (3 in) CD can be played in theIn-dash CD changer if an 8 cm (3 in)CD adapter is used.If an...

Black plate (197,1) l This unit can play MP3s with samplingfrequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48kHz. l This unit can play MP3 files that havebeen recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insureenjoyment of music with consistentsound quality, it is recommended to usediscs that have...

Black plate (198,1) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3format containing both header framesand data frames will be skipped andnot played. l This unit will play MP3 files that haveup to eight levels. However, the morelevels a disc has, the longer it will taketo initially start playing. It isrecomme...

Black plate (200,1) MEMO 6-20 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page200Thursday, July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (201,1) Audio Set Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette Tape Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-22Oper...

Black plate (202,1) 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 (203,1) 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 (204,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Satellite button* Band selector buttons *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit...

Black plate (205,1) 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 ...

Black plate (206,1) 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 (207,1) 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 (208,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Fast-forward button Disc down button Track down button Track up button Scan button 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/...

Black plate (210,1) 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 (212,1) (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 (213,1) 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 (214,1) 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 (215,1) 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 (216,1) NOTE Cassette tape, CD changer, and SIRIUSdigital satellite radio modes cannot beselected in the following cases: l A cassette deck, CD changer, orSIRIUS digital satellite radio unit isnot equipped on the audio system. l A cassette tape, or CD has not beeninserted. q Seek Switch ...

Black plate (218,1) 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 (219,1) q Overhead Lights Front With moonroof Without moonroof 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 ...

Black plate (220,1) Without moonroof Rear q Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or theilluminated entry system is on. Courtesy light 6-40 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page220Thursday, July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (221,1) Information Display OPEN/CLOSE button (with navigation system) AMB button (with outside temperature display ) TILT button (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK button SET button q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Te...

Black plate (222,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK button until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected displ...

Black plate (223,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control system status isdisplayed. To operate the climate controlsystem, refer to “ Climate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. Tooperate the audio system, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-10). ...

Black plate (224,1) CAUTION l Don't touch the metal part of thelighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because itwill overheat. l Don't use the lighter socket for plug-in accessories such as shavers andcoffee pots. They may damage it orcause electrical failure. Use only agenuine ...

Black plate (225,1) q Rear To remove, open the ashtray lid, graspboth sides of the ashtray and pull it out. Cup Holder WARNING Using Cup Holder:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Never use a cupholder to hold hot...

Black plate (226,1) 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 Don't use the bottle holders forco...

Black plate (227,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Open Storage Boxes: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 Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in thestorage boxes while park...

Black plate (228,1) q Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latchtoward you.Insert the master key and turn it clockwiseto lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock q Center Console To open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray ofthe center console lid.To open i...

Black plate (229,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position to prevent the battery fromdischarging.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage orelectrical failure, pay a...

Black plate (230,1) 5. Pass the plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in thesocket. Plug 6. Make sure the plug cord is running through the cap slot; reinstall the capand turn it clockwise (about 45° to theopened position). Plug cord 7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray...

Black plate (231,1) 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 (232,1) 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 (233,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Tool bag Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Jack lever Tiedown eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page233Thursday, July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form N...

Black plate (234,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Open the trunk mat. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. q Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.The temporary spare is lighter and smallerthan a conventional tire, and is desi...

Black plate (235,1) To remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk mat. 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. Wing bolt Tire clamp To secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, itcould indicate a flat tire. l ...

Black plate (236,1) 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Shift into Reverse (R) or 1 and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, too...

Black plate (237,1) WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position: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 andrear jacking positions recommendedin this manua...

Black plate (238,1) 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 (239,1) 2. Mount the spare tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to LugNuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldloosen while driving and cause the tireto come off,...

Black plate (240,1) WARNING Loose 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. Always securely andcorrectly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel...

Black plate (241,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:Working near the electrical coolingfan when it is running is dangerous.You ...

Black plate (242,1) 5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after thetemperature has decreased. 6. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low, look for coolant leaks fromthe radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or ifcoolant is still leaking: Stop t...

Black plate (243,1) 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 (244,1) 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 Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (245,1) WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes a...

Black plate (248,1) 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.Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle,where all the wheels are connected to thedrive tr...

Black plate (249,1) WARNING Towing a AWD Vehicle:Towing a AWD vehicle with either thefront or rear wheels on the ground isdangerous as the drive train could bedamaged, or the vehicle could trailaway from the tow truck and cause anaccident. Always tow a AWD vehiclewith all four wheels off the ground....

Black plate (250,1) Rear CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed.Do not use excessive force as it maydamage the cap or scratch the paintedbumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Front Lug wrench Rear Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. F...

Black plate (251,1) CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securelytightened, it may loosen or disengagefrom the bumper when tying down thevehicle. Make sure that the tiedowneyelet is securely tightened to thebumper. Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behi...

Black plate (253,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (254,1) 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 (255,1) Scheduled Maintenance 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 Driving in dusty conditions l Driving...

Black plate (256,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000km (75,000miles), i...

Black plate (258,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every ...

Black plate (260,1) 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 (261,1) 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 (263,1) Engine Compartment Overview Cooling system cap Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Battery Fuse block Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1...

Black plate (264,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to overcome enginefriction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSAC) Only use oils “ Certif...

Black plate (265,1) The quality designation SL, or ILSACmust be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-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 (266,1) Changing engine oil WARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil:Hot engine oil is dangerous. If theengine has been running, the engineoil becomes very hot. You could beseriously burned. Don't check orchange the engine oil when the engineis hot. 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes...

Black plate (267,1) 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 (268,1) CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage paint.Rinse it off quickly if spilled. If the coolant reservoir is empty or newcoolant is required frequently, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q Changing Coolant Change coolant according to ScheduledMaintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use onl...

Black plate (269,1) To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap:Removing the cooling system capwhile the engine is running or hot isdangerous. This might lead to coolingsystem and engine damage and couldresult in serious injury from escapinghot coolant or steam. Turn off theengine and ...

Black plate (271,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steeringpump, don't operate the vehicle for longperiods when the power steering fluidlevel is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid(page 10-3). Inspect the fluid level in the r...

Black plate (272,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir; add fluid if necessary. To inspect the washer fluid level in thefront reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,holding your thumb over the hole in thecenter of the cap, lift it straight up. Thefluid level can be seen from the fluidcolumn...

Black plate (273,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Thiscould result in excessive engine wear. This air filter may be cleaned withcompressed air and reused, or replaced,depending on its condition. Unless it isvery dirty, simply shake it to removeforeign particles. Each time you...

Black plate (274,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic carwashers have been known to affectthe wiper's ability to clean windows. l To prevent damage to the wiperblades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,paint thinner, or other solvents on ornear them. Contamination of either the windsh...

Black plate (275,1) 2. Hold the end of the 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 newblades. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stif...

Black plate (276,1) 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. Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensur...

Black plate (277,1) WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes a...

Black plate (278,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is ...

Black plate (279,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure whentires are cold. l Warm tires normally exceedrecommended pressures. Don'trelease air from warm tires to adjustthe pressure. l Underinflation can cause reducedfuel economy, uneven andaccelerated tire wear, and poorsealing of the tire bead, whic...

Black plate (280,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Worn Tires:Driving with worn tires is dangerous.Reduced braking, steering, andtraction could result in an accident.Always use tires that are in goodcondition. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicatorwill appear as a solid band across thetread.Replace th...

Black plate (281,1) CAUTION l Don't use your temporary spare tirerim with a snow tire or aconventional tire. Neither willproperly fit and could damage bothtire and rim. l The temporary spare tire has a treadlife of less than 5,000 km (3,000miles). The tread life may be shorterdepending on driving co...

Black plate (282,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights Fog lights High-mount brake light Trunk light Brake lights/Taillights Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights Parking lights Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Courtesy lights License plate lights Side-marker...

Black plate (283,1) WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Do not replace the xenonfusion bulbs yourself. Consult anAuthori...

Black plate (284,1) 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 (285,1) Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Reverse lights, Taillights 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers, thenremove the trunk rear trim. In...

Black plate (286,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim andgently insert it in the overhead light asshown in the figure, and then removethe overhead light unit. 3. Turn...

Black plate (287,1) Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to thelens and remove the lens by carefullyprying on the edge of the lens. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Edge Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Edge 3. In...

Black plate (288,1) 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 (290,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SPARE 20A ― 2 SPARE 15A ― 3 SPARE 10A ― 4 M DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 5 ― ― ― 6 INJ 15A PCM 7 ENG BAR 15A O 2 Sensor, EGR control valve 8 ENG BB 5A Waste gate solenoid, Coolin...

Black plate (293,1) 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 (294,1) 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 (295,1) 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 (296,1) 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 (297,1) 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 (298,1) 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 (299,1) 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. Mainte...

Black plate (302,1) 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 (306,1) 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 (308,1) 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 (309,1) 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 (310,1) 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 (311,1) 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 (314,1) 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 (315,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page315Thursday, July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (316,1) 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 (317,1) 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 (318,1) 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 (319,1) 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 (322,1) 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 (324,1) 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 (325,1) 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 (326,1) 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 (327,1) 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 (328,1) 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. Don't use the following: l Tires not of the designated size l Tires ...

Black plate (329,1) 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 (330,1) 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 (331,1) Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. PAYLOAD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on ...

Black plate (332,1) 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 (333,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined 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) k...

Black plate (335,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle...

Black plate (337,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pas...

Black plate (338,1) 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 (340,1) 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 (341,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (342,1) 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 (343,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.5 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V-48AH/5HR 12V-55AH/5HR Alternator 12 V -...

Black plate (347,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page347Thursday, July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H

Black plate (350,1) F Fuses ................................................. 8-36 Panel description ........................ 8-38Replacement ............................... 8-36 G Glove Box ......................................... 6-48 H Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-42Hazardous Dr...