Mazda 2008 6 - 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 Mazda6_8...

Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-26Power window switches ................................................................................

Black plate (10,1) Sedan/5-Door 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page10Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (12,1) Sport Wagon 1-6 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page12Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

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. ...

Black plate (17,1) 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 the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serious inter...

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (23,1) 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 other cargohigher than the seatbacks, andplacing articles on the rear packagetray or on the luggage compartmentcover is d...

Black plate (24,1) NOTE When returning a rear seat to its originalposition, also replace the seat belt to itsnormal position. Verify that the seat belt pullsout and retracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback (Sedan) The seatbacks can be folded down toprovide more space in the trunk. To fold the seatbac...

Black plate (26,1) To fold down the rear seatbacks andslide forward seat bottoms WARNING Always remove the child-restraintsystem from the rear seat beforeoperating the remote handle levers forthe rear seat: Operating the remote handle leverswhile a rear-facing child-restraintsystem is in the rear se...

Black plate (27,1) When using the rear seatback knobs: CAUTION When operating the rear seatbackknob, make sure you support theseatback with your hand. If theseatback is not supported with yourhand, it will flip forward suddenlyand could cause injury to the fingerthat pushes the rear seatback knobdow...

Black plate (28,1) q Head Restraint (5-Door/SportWagon) WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted: Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could b...

Black plate (29,1) 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 (30,1) 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 thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (31,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-58). q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions P...

Black plate (32,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

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 un...

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 it forkinks 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. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: In moderate or ...

Black plate (37,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt PretensionerSystems 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 (38,1) WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat beltwith only one buckle is dangerous. Ifonly one pair of seat belt tongue andbuckle, either tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchorbuckle (D), is fastened, the seat be...

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 a seat belt extender unlessit is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly.In an accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only us...

Black plate (42,1) 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 (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 (44,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (46,1) 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 beltused in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengerscould be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (49,1) 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 (51,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seatas far back as possible if installing afront-facing child-restraint system on itis unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bagsand doubly so if your vehicle has sideair bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on thef...

Black plate (53,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat ifthe front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminated: While it is always better to install anychild-restraint system on the rearseat, it is imperative that a child-restraint...

Black plate (54,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint...

Black plate (57,1) 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 damage the tether ortether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to th...

Black plate (59,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in...

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal...

Black plate (63,1) 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 (64,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (11) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-52)(2) Front seats(3) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-60)(4) Front dual stage inflators and air bags(5) Front air bag...

Black plate (65,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components 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 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2...

Black plate (66,1) 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 (69,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The front pas...

Black plate (70,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (71,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat isless than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat beltpretensioner may not deploy (page 2-52), but...

Black plate (73,1) l Side impacts involving trees or polescan cause severe cosmetic damage butmay not have enough impact force toactivate the side and curtain air bags. l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the sideand curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicle...

Black plate (74,1) The diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the system's readiness. Thisbegins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner...

Black plate (75,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damagedair bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seatbelt pretensioner system componentsmust be replaced after any collisionwhich caused them to deploy ordamage them. Only a trainedAuthorized Mazda Dealer can...

Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (78,1) 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 key...

Black plate (79,1) Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the hatch/liftgate, and opensthe trunk lid, and opens the powerwindows.It can also help you signal for attention.Press the buttons slowly and carefully. CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter,do not: Ø Dr...

Black plate (81,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice toindicate that all doors and the hatch/liftgateare unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash whenthe theft deterrent s...

Black plate (82,1) 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the keyfrom the transmitter. Tab 3. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery. A NOTE If it is diffi...

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governedby laws in the United States.Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could voidthe user's authority to operate theequipment. Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or l...

Black plate (84,1) Always close all the windows, lock thedoors and take the key with you whenleaving your vehicle unattended: (Except sedan)Leaving your vehicle unlocked isdangerous as children could lockthemselves in a hot vehicle, whichcould result in death. Also, a vehicleleft unlocked becomes an...

Black plate (85,1) NOTE l Lockout prevention keeps you from lockingthe driver's door with the key in the ignitionswitch.If you try to lock the driver's door when thekey is in the ignition switch and any door isopen, the door lock immediately unlocks. l When locking the doors this way, be carefulnot ...

Black plate (86,1) 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 (87,1) q Opening and Closing the Hatch To open the hatch, pull up on the handle. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and thehatch cannot be unlocked, perform thefollowing manual procedure as an emergencymeasure to unlock it: 1. Remove the...

Black plate (88,1) q Luggage Strap The luggage compartment can beaccessed by opening the hatch when thestraps are attached to the sides of thehatch. Strap q Luggage Compartment Cover WARNING Don't place anything on top of thecover: Placing luggage or other cargo ontop of the luggage compartmentcover...

Black plate (89,1) 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 t...

Black plate (90,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system and theliftgate cannot be unlocked, perform thefollowing procedure as an emergency measureto unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. Cap ...

Black plate (91,1) 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 (92,1) NOTE The width of the net anchors can be shortenedby pushing both sides inward. Net anchor Dividing the luggage compartmentfrom the rear seat WARNING Do not use the luggage compartmentnet to secure objects in the luggagecompartment or the rear seat area: Using the luggage compartm...

Black plate (93,1) 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 (95,1) 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 seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas ente...

Black plate (96,1) 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 (98,1) 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 i...

Black plate (99,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window can beoperated with each door switch when thepower window lock switch on the driver'sdoor is in the unlocked position (page3-26). l Each passenger power window can also beoperated by the power window mastercont...

Black plate (100,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATIONPROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehiclemaintenance, or for other reasons such as aswitch continues to be operated after thewindow is fully open/close, the power windowswill not fully open and close automatically. Re-initializatio...

Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operatedwhen the power window lock switch onthe driver's door is in the unlockedposition. The rear power windows may be openedor closed using the power window mastercontrol switches on the driver's door. Left rear window...

Black plate (103,1) NOTE When the power window lock switch is in thelocked position, the light on front passenger'spower window switch turns off. The light maybe difficult to see depending on thesurrounding brightness. q Opening/Closing the PowerWindows from Outside The front power windows can be op...

Black plate (105,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen thecap slightly and wait for any hissing tostop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illnessif ingested. Fuel spray is releasedwhen there is pressure in the fueltank and t...

Black plate (106,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the capisn't tightened securely. If the lightremains on (even after you havetightened the cap securely, driven,and restarted the engine severaltimes), it may indicate a different...

Black plate (107,1) 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 (108,1) q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tiltedopen to provide more ventilation. To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch. To close, push the front of the tilt switch. Tilt up Close q Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear ofthe slide switch. To close, p...

Black plate (109,1) 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 Ø Radio equipment like...

Black plate (110,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired opera...

Black plate (111,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with theimmobilizer system or the key, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code.For this reason, and to assure your safety,obtaining replacement key requires somewaiting time. They are only availablethro...

Black plate (112,1) If the system is triggered again, the lightsand horn will activate until a door isunlocked or the trunk lid is opened withthe key or with the transmitter. q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close and lock all doors...

Black plate (114,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle 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. ...

Black plate (115,1) Mirror defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn theignition switch to the ON position andpush the rear window defroster switch(page 5-52). q Rearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higherthan the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than theseatbacks is dangero...

Black plate (117,1) 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 (118,1) 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 (119,1) 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 ne...

Black plate (120,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (121,1) 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 offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (122,1) 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 (123,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift 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 a...

Black plate (124,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56km/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 isdangerous. The spinning tire couldoverheat and explode. This coul...

Black plate (125,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tires(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all fourwheels: Using tires different in size or type isdangerous. Your vehicle's handlingcould be greatly affected and resultin an accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before usingstudded tires. N...

Black plate (126,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: 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 accidentor vehicl...

Black plate (127,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4-11 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page127Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (129,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (130,1) 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 (131,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. Removing the key allowsthe steering wheel to lock. You willlose steering control and a seriousaccident could occur. Before leaving the driver's...

Black plate (132,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Ma...

Black plate (133,1) 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 Do not co...

Black plate (134,1) CAUTION Driving with the parking brake onwill cause excessive wear of the brakelinings or pads. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving(page 4-8) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmlypull the parking brake lever f...

Black plate (136,1) q ABS Warning Light The warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. 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 ...

Black plate (137,1) q Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn,the built-in wear indicators contact thedisc plates. This causes a screeching noiseto warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. WARNING Do ...

Black plate (138,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds: 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 speedcould cause the tires to sk...

Black plate (140,1) 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: NOTE This Sport AT has an option that is not include...

Black plate (141,1) q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents thefront wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the...

Black plate (142,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shiftingout of P unless the brake pedal isdepressed. To shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever. NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition, the shift lever cann...

Black plate (146,1) 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift tolower gears, depending on load weightand grade steepness. Descend slowly,using the brakes...

Black plate (147,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under thefollowing conditions: Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerousand could result in loss...

Black plate (148,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want.Release the accelerator at the sametime. Don't continue to hold in the button. Untilyou release it, speed will continue to drop(unless you continue to accelerate) andyou'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET f...

Black plate (149,1) To increase speed using acceleratorpedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerateto the desired speed.Press the SET/COAST button and releaseit immediately. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on. Greater speedwill not interfere with or...

Black plate (151,1) q TCS Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. If the TCS isoperating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS may have amalfunction and it may not operatecorrectly. Take your vehicle ...

Black plate (155,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen the...

Black plate (157,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (159,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-32Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Sel...

Black plate (160,1) 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 (161,1) NOTE l Only the trip meters record tenths ofkilometers (miles). l The trip record will be erased when: l The power supply is interrupted (blownfuse or the battery is disconnected). l The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km(mile). q Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed inthous...

Black plate (162,1) 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 5-37 Charging System Warning Light 5-38 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-38 Check Engine Light 5-39 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (166,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge thebattery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABSwarning light comes on. This is due to a weakbattery, not a malfunction.Recharge the battery. q Electronic Brake ForceDistribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distributioncont...

Black plate (167,1) If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oilpan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-19). If it's low, add oil. 4. Start...

Black plate (168,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean Authorized Mazda Dealer performall servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious in...

Black plate (171,1) NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when thetires are cold. Tire pressure will varyaccording to the tire temperature, thereforelet the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only driveit 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjustingthe tire pressures. When pressure isadjusted on hot tires to...

Black plate (172,1) 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 (174,1) NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated (doesnot flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of theturn signal bulbs may be burned out. 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 so...

Black plate (175,1) 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 (177,1) 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 (178,1) 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 thewindshield, affect your visibil...

Black plate (179,1) 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 operate continuouslyuntil the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect thefluid level (page 8-26). If it's...

Black plate (180,1) 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 (181,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (183,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3This device complies with FCC rules part 15.Operation is subject to the followingconditions:1- This device may not cause any harmfulinterference and2- This device must accept any interferencethat may be received including interferencethat ...

Black plate (185,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkbutton while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signalhas successfully been accepted byHomeLink. (The indicator light will flashslowly and then rapidly.)Proceed with “ Prog...

Black plate (187,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (188,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switch in theACC position when the eng...

Black plate (189,1) 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, mist may comeout from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble...

Black plate (190,1) 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_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page190Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (191,1) 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 (192,1) 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 (193,1) 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 (194,1) 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner. NOTE l If the windshield fogs up easily, set themode selector dial to the position. l If cooler air is desired at face level, set themode selector dial at the pos...

Black plate (195,1) WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position: Using the position with the temperature control set to the coldposition is dangerous as it will causethe outside of the windshield to fogup. Your vision will be hampered,...

Black plate (196,1) 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 (197,1) 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 (199,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch.In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the airconditioner automatically turns on(however, the indicator light does notilluminate). The air conditioner willdirectly dehumidify the ai...

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 Ø To prevent damage to theantenna, remove it before enteringa car wash facility or passingbeneath ...

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 (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a licensefor private, non-commercial use and does notconvey a license nor imply any right to use thisproduct in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or a...

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 (210,1) MEMO 6-24 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page210Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:44 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displayed on the information display. l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer yourvehicle is equipped with. Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette Tape Player CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non...

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 (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 (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 Type Playable data Music CD player(non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) In...

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

Black plate (227,1) 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 (228,1) 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 turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition swit...

Black plate (229,1) 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 tape player> SIRIUS1>SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer, and SIRIUSdigital satellite ra...

Black plate (230,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCKposition with the audio muted, the mute will becanceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted, theaudio is not muted. To mute the au...

Black plate (231,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (232,1) 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 (233,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door isopen l Light is on or off when theilluminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the...

Black plate (234,1) 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 (235,1) 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 (236,1) 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 (237,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambienttemperature display may differ from theactual ambient temperature depending onthe surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l T...

Black plate (238,1) 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 (239,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

Black plate (240,1) 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 (241,1) 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 l...

Black plate (242,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front Rear CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damageor electrical failure, pay attention tothe following: Ø ...

Black plate (243,1) 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 (244,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (245,1) 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 (246,1) q Jack To remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw (5-Door/Sport Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw count...

Black plate (247,1) To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing front and turnthe wing bolt clockwise to temporarilytighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Wing bolt Jack screw 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the j...

Black plate (249,1) 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt andremove the woofer and spare tire. Lock washer Wing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer For vehicles not equipped with a sub-woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt andremove the spare tire. (Sport Wagon) 1. Remove trunk board A a...

Black plate (250,1) 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt andremove the woofer and spare tire. Lock washer Wing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer For vehicles not equipped with a sub-woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt andremove the spare tire. NOTE For vehicles equipped with a sub-w...

Black plate (251,1) NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated beforeusing it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensorID signal code whenever tires or wheels arechanged (page 5-29). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the pa...

Black plate (252,1) 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, butdon't remove any lug nuts until the tirehas been raised off the ground. 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear ja...

Black plate (253,1) 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so thatthe spare tire can be installed. Beforeremoving the lug nuts, make sure yourMazda is firmly in position and that itcannot slip or move. 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove t...

Black plate (254,1) To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If youhold the key at an angle, you maydamage both key and nut. Don't use apower impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mou...

Black plate (255,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nutsshould be, have them inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerous...

Black plate (256,1) 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 off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: ...

Black plate (258,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, turn the key tothe LOCK position, wait 10 secondsand try again. 2. Depress the accele...

Black plate (259,1) 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 (260,1) Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving: Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 1...

Black plate (261,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forward when its enginestarts, causing the two vehicles tocollide. The occupants could beinjured. CAUTION Do not push-...

Black plate (262,1) 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 itsdrive ...

Black plate (263,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rearbumper for towing and tying down,as they cannot hold the load and itwill damage 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 (265,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (266,1) 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 (267,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (268,1) 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 (270,1) 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 (279,1) 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 (280,1) 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 (281,1) 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 (282,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized 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 (283,1) The quality designation SM, 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 (284,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can becomevery hot. You could be burned....

Black plate (287,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the powersteering pump, don't operate thevehicle for long periods when thepower steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). 2.3-liter engine Inspect the fl...

Black plate (289,1) 3.0-liter engine The volume of fluid changes withtemperature. Fluid must be checked whileidling the engine without driving atnormal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxleslippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid, andtransaxle malfunction. Ø ...

Black plate (290,1) Fully insert the dipstick. When addingfluid, inspect with the dipstick to makesure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick ina well lit area for an accurate reading. Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer...

Black plate (291,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir; add fluid if necessary. Use plain water if washer fluid isunavailable.But use only washer fluid in cold weatherto prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges and locks, sho...

Black plate (292,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automaticcar washers have been known toaffect the wiper's ability to cleanwindows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiperblades, don't use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them. Contamination of either the windshi...

Black plate (293,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal stiffeners areswitched, the blade's wipingefficiency could be reduced.So don't use the driver's side me...

Black plate (294,1) (5-Door) 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic lockingclip.Compress the clip and slide theassembly downward; then lift it off thearm. Plastic locking clip CAUTION To prevent damage to the rearwindow, don't let the wiper arm fallon it. 2. Hold th...

Black plate (295,1) (Sport Wagon) 1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,then remove the blade. CAUTION To prevent damage to the rearwindow, don't let the wiper arm fallon it. 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder. 3. Remove the m...

Black plate (296,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Always wear eye protection when workin...

Black plate (297,1) 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 (298,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check thetire condition every day, includingwhether the tires all look inflated properly.Inspect all tire pressure monthly(including the spare) when the tires arecold. Maintain recommended pressuresfor the best ...

Black plate (299,1) l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures tospecification (page 10-7) and inspect thelug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radialtires that have an asymmetrical treadpattern or studs onl...

Black plate (300,1) q Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properly inflatedand stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition graduallydeteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easier tohandle because of its constructi...

Black plate (302,1) 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 (303,1) 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 repl...

Black plate (305,1) 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. 6. Install the new bulb in t...

Black plate (306,1) Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact an AuthorizedMazda 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 (308,1) 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 (309,1) (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 (311,1) 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 (312,1) 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 (314,1) 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 (317,1) 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 (318,1) 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 (319,1) 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 (320,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle ...

Black plate (321,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice andsnow removal and solvents used for dustcontrol may collect on the underbody. Ifnot removed, they will speed up rustingand deterioration of such underbody partsas fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaustsystem, even ...

Black plate (322,1) 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 (324,1) 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 (328,1) 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 (330,1) 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 (331,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the followinginformation: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper...

Black plate (332,1) 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 (333,1) 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 (334,1) 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 (335,1) 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 (336,1) 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 (339,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the...

Black plate (340,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page340Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (342,1) 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 (343,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (344,1) 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 (348,1) 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 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (350,1) 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 (351,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (352,1) q Glossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (353,1) 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 (354,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (355,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs ...

Black plate (356,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (357,1) 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 (358,1) 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 (359,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg(849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg(699 lbs)The cargo wei...

Black plate (360,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (361,1) 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 (362,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, ordamage to the vehicle.Do not use replacement tires with lower load...

Black plate (363,1) 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 pass...

Black plate (364,1) 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 (366,1) 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 (367,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (368,1) 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 (370,1) 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 (371,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.3-liter engine With oil filterreplacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) Without oil filterreplacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) 3.0-liter engine With oil filterreplacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) Without o...

Black plate (374,1) Temporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T115/70D16 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48. 10-8 Specifications Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page374Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Black plate (375,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page375Tuesday, May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Volume Adjustment 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 Navigat ion Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to 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 COU...

4 Bef ore Use Navigat ion Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to r Contents Preparation n Before UseAccessories ........................................................................................ 2Laser products: ...........................................................................

5 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to r Advanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 44 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point ...

6 Bef ore Use Navigat ion Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to 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 responsibilit...

7 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to 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 ...

8 Bef ore Use Navigat ion Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to 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 th...

10 Bef ore Use Navigat ion Set Up RDM-TMC If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to 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,...

11 Bef ore Use If necessar y Rear Vi e w Moni to r you hear it 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 B...

12 Rout ing Ad dres s 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 ...

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 20) l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is in ...

14 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted Menu Menu appears when pressing . MENU Destination Entry and Route Search ( page 28) Address Book ( page 44) Cancel Guidance ( page 39) Route Options ( page 40) Volume ( page 50) Set Clock ( page 15) Navigation Set Up ( page 16) 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VM...

15 Getting star ted Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you prefer 24-hour display; for 12-hour display. Select to move the setting ahead by one hour,...

16 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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 locations while driving. Minimize t...

17 Getting star ted 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 between Day and Night illumination mode when the hea...

18 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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 estimated arrival time or the r...

19 Getting star ted 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 regularly. 1 select 2 select Quick POI Selection ME...

20 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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. 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI41

21 Getting star ted 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 Turn Arrow (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the next junc...

22 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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 to the correct position and ...

24 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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 Map display mode Single-screen...

25 Getting star ted Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 27) (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 current position and ...

26 Rout ing Ad dres s Book Getting star ted 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 then ...

27 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 while driving. Operatin...

28 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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 desired Search : ID, OR, WA, ...

32 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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...

34 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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 Sele :: : Select Select Select th...

36 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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 ( ...

37 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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, a...

38 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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 di...

39 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started 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...

40 Bef ore Use Ge tt ing started Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select Route Preferences ModificationofDestinationor Way Point Positions Deletion of Destination or Way Points Detour Turn List MENU ENTER Open the [...

48 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V oice Recognition Voice Recognition l Voice control can be carried out by simply Pressing and using a voice command ( page 49) spoken into the microphone. Note After the navigation system has been set, voice recognition needs approximately 2 min...

49 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V oice 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 o...

50 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V olume Adjustment 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...

51 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R ecognition 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 i...

52 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice R e c o gnit io n 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 ...

53 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R ecognition 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 utilizi...

54 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice R e c o gnit io n 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 atten...

55 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R ecognition 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 Auth...

57 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R ecognition 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 V o ice R e c o gnit io n 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 requi...