Mazda 8T12-EA-03K - 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) 1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page8Friday, December 5 2003 8:53 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K

Black plate (10,1) 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page10Friday, December 5 2003 8:53 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Modification of the Front Seats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodif...

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

Black plate (18,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver'sSeat) By moving the seat lever up or down, theseat bottom height can be adjusted. Lever Down Up q Head Restraint WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head...

Black plate (21,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver'sSeat) Front height adjustment To adjust the front height of the seat-bottom, raise or lower the front of theslide lifter switch on the left side of theseat. Switch Rear height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switch toadjust the rear height of...

Black plate (23,1) Rear Seat WARNING Stacking Cargo:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, and placingarticles on the rear package tray or onthe luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, objects can fly around andbecome projectiles that may hit an...

Black plate (24,1) WARNING Children and the Folding Rear Seats:Playing with the folding rear seats isdangerous. Once the seats are backup, a child in the trunk would not beable to get out the way they hadentered. If you have small children,keep the seatbacks locked (sedan). Donot give the car keys t...

Black plate (25,1) CAUTION Be careful of the following when usingthe remote handle levers: l On a downward slope, the seatbackcould flip forward faster than on aflat area. l On an upward slope, the seatbackmay not fold down. When theseatbacks cannot be folded downwith levers, pull the rear seatbackf...

Black plate (26,1) q Easy Fold Down Rear Seatbacksand Seat Bottom for AddedLuggage Space (Hatchback/Wagon) The seatback and seat bottom can befolded down to provide a flat surfaceextending from the back of the front seatsto the rear of the vehicle for extra luggagespace. To fold down the rear seatba...

Black plate (27,1) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-leftseatback. Leaving the lap portion of thebelt fastened could cause damage to theseat belt, buckle and seatback. 2. After checking that the rear seats are clear, open the liftgate and pull theremote handl...

Black plate (29,1) q Armrest The armrest can be used or placed upright. Armrest WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over theArmrest:Positioning the shoulder portion of arear seat belt over the armrest isdangerous as it cannot provideadequate protection in a collision andcould result in serious inj...

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

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

Black plate (34,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder b...

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

Black plate (38,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. q Unfastening the Lap Portion ofthe Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in theanchor buckle (B) slot. (B) (A) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the rear-leftseatback. Leaving th...

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Using an Extender That is Too Long:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured.Don't use the extender or choose oneshorter in length ...

Black plate (41,1) Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds. Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 2-27 Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page41Friday, December 5 2003 8:53 AM ...

Black plate (42,1) 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 Operating the Remote Handle Levers While a Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System isin the Rear Seat:Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in therear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury to a child seated in the child-restraintsys...

Black plate (45,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. Some child-restraint s...

Black plate (46,1) 3. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor. 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clic...

Black plate (49,1) WARNING Incorrect Attachment of theTetherStrap for the Rear Center SeatPosition (Hatchback):Attaching the tether strap for the rearcenter seat position to one of the otherof the tether anchor positions on theoutboard seatbacks is dangerous. In acollision, the tether strap could sl...

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Front Passenger's Seat Position:As your vehicle has front air bags anddoubly so if your vehicle has side airbags, a front-facing child-restraintsystem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable.Always move the seat as far back aspossible, because the force ...

Black plate (53,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearOutboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors...

Black plate (55,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors. LATCH lower anchor Marking For rear center seat NOTE The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a...

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front...

Black plate (62,1) Air Bag System Description 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: the center of the...

Black plate (63,1) q How the Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force,an electrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quicklydeflate.The air bags will functi...

Black plate (64,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation Front air bag activation A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the followingcases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). Frontal impact within about a 30 degree range from hea...

Black plate (67,1) Non-activation of side and curtain air bags í The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Collision from the front, but it may deploy the front air bags. Collision from the rear. q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bagsyste...

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled. Thiscould cause serious injuries. Nevertamper with the systems and alwayshave an Authorized Mazd...

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (70,1) Keys WARNING Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move. Don't leave thekeys in your vehicle with childre...

Black plate (71,1) Keyless Entry System This system locks and unlocks the doorsand the hatch/liftgate, and opens thetrunk.It can also help you signal for attention inan emergency.Press the button slowly and accurately. CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, donot: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Dis...

Black plate (72,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operati...

Black plate (73,1) Panic button You can use the button to turn on thealarm, which allows you to signal forattention in an emergency. NOTE The alarm will work whether any dooris open or closed. Turning on the alarm Pressing the button once will trigger thealarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds,and ...

Black plate (74,1) Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. Back cover Slot 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery. A 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of...

Black plate (75,1) Door Locks WARNING Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animalunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. In hot weather,temperatures inside a vehicle canbecome high enough to cause braindamage or even death. Always take allchildren and animals with you orleave a res...

Black plate (76,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Lock Unlock To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position and...

Black plate (77,1) NOTE Holding the key in the unlockedposition in the driver's door lock forabout a second unlocks all doors andthe hatch/liftgate. To unlock only thedriver's door, insert the key into thedriver's door lock and turn the keybriefly to the unlock position and thenimmediately return it...

Black plate (78,1) Hatch (Hatchback) WARNING Open Hatch and Exhaust Gas:Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicleis dangerous. This gas contains CO(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,odorless, and highly poisonous. Ifinhaled, it can cause loss ofconsciousness and death. Becauseexhaust gas can get into...

Black plate (79,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there isa malfunction in the electrical systemand the hatch cannot be unlocked,perform the following manualprocedure as an emergency measure tounlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the hatch with a flatheadscrewdriver. Cap 2...

Black plate (81,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull up on the handle. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there isa malfunction in the electrical systemand the liftgate cannot be unlocked,perform the following manualprocedure as an emergency measure tounlock it: 1. Rem...

Black plate (82,1) q Luggage Compartment Cover Use the luggage compartment cover toconceal cargo or luggage. WARNING Placing Cargo on the Cover:Placing luggage or other cargo on topof the luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, the cargo could become aprojectile t...

Black plate (83,1) NOTE To fully retract and protect the cover,guide the cover all the way into theretainer. Tab 2. Press and hold the button on the right side of the retainer bar and lift the bar. Button 3. Remove the left end of the retainer bar from the notch. q Luggage Compartment Net The luggag...

Black plate (85,1) Dividing the luggage compartmentfrom the front seats WARNING Using the Luggage Compartment Netto Secure Cargo:Using the luggage compartment net tosecure objects in the luggagecompartment or the rear seat area isdangerous. The luggage compartmentnet is not designed to hold objects ...

Black plate (87,1) q Opening and Closing the Trunk WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid...

Black plate (88,1) Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid downuntil the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it issecure. q Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out As an added security feature, the remoterelease may be canceled to preventanyone from ope...

Black plate (90,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid from theInside Slide the illuminated inside trunk releaseslide lever in the direction of the arrow.The lever is made of material that willglow for hours in the darkness of thetrunk following a brief exposure toambient light. The inside trunk release slide l...

Black plate (92,1) Engine-off power window operation The power window can be operated about40 seconds after the ignition switch isturned from the ON position to the ACC,LOCK position or key out of ignition withall doors closed. If any front door isopened, the power window will beinoperable. q Power ...

Black plate (94,1) Hood WARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. Alwayscheck that the hood is closed andsecurely locked. q Op...

Black plate (95,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Extending the Head or Arms Throughthe Moonroof:Extending the head, arms, or otherparts of the body through themoonroof is dangerous. The...

Black plate (96,1) q Slide Operation To open to any position, press the rear ofthe slide switch. To close, press the front of the slideswitch. Open Close q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closedby hand. The sunshade opens automatically whenthe moonroof is opened, but must beclosed by hand. S...

Black plate (97,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Changes or modificati...

Black plate (98,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operati...

Black plate (100,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system isdesigned to prevent your vehicle or itscontents from being stolen when all thedoors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate/hatchare locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarnin...

Black plate (101,1) NOTE The trunk lid can be opened with thekey or the transmitter even when thesystem is armed. The alarm will notcome on and the system will remainarmed. q To Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off byany one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Open...

Black plate (102,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. Never adjust thesteering wheel ...

Black plate (103,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Mirror defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn theignition switch to the ON position andpush the rear window defroster switch(page 5-42). q Rearview Mirror WARNING Blocked...

Black plate (105,1) 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 (106,1) 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) Regu...

Black plate (107,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects:Parking over or near anything f...

Black plate (110,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign ofa leak. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing will be in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (111,1) 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 (112,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces:Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. If it isnecessary to dow...

Black plate (113,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, windowscraper, flares, a small shovel, jumpercables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator. l Inspect the battery and its cab...

Black plate (114,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brake...

Black plate (115,1) Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4-11 Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page115Friday, December 5 2003 8:55 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K

Black plate (117,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (118,1) 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 (119,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle thesteering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lights(except brakes) should be...

Black plate (120,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10seconds at a time. If the engine stalls orfails to start, wait 10 seconds beforetrying again. Otherwise, you maydamage the starter and drain the battery. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extrem...

Black plate (121,1) WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brakes by driving very slowly...

Black plate (122,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It goes offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning...

Black plate (123,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuouslymonitors the speed of each wheel. If oneis about to lock up, the ABS responds byautomatically releasing and reapplyingthat wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration inthe brake pedal and may hear a cha...

Black plate (124,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started tocharge the battery, uneven rpm occursand the ABS warning light comes on.This is due to a weak battery, not amalfunction.Recharge the battery. q Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn,the built-in wear indicators contac...

Black plate (125,1) CAUTION l Keep your foot off the clutch pedalexcept when shifting gears. Also,don't use the clutch to hold thevehicle on an upgrade. Riding theclutch will cause needless clutchwear and damage. l Make sure the vehicle comes to acomplete stop before shifting to R.Shifting to R whil...

Black plate (126,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N...

Black plate (127,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are notlocked. The vehicle will roll freely evenon the slightest incline unless the parkingbrake or brakes are on. WARNING Shifting from N or P:It's dangerous to shift from N or Pinto a driving gear when the engine isrunning faster than ...

Black plate (128,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving amanual transaxle vehicle by operating theshift lever and allows you to controlengine rpm and torque to the front wheelsmuch like a manual transaxle when morecontrol is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift thel...

Black plate (129,1) NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears maynot shift up depending on vehiclespeed. l In manual shift mode, gears do notshift up automatically. Don't run theengine with the tachometer needle inthe RED ZONE. If the tachometerneedle enters the RED ZONE, youmay feel engine-braking beca...

Black plate (130,1) At kickdown, shifting up to each gear isonly possible at the following speeds orhigher: Gear Vehicle speed M2 → M3 61 km/h (37 mph) M3 → M4 154 km/h (95 mph) Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than thespeed specified for each gear, the gearcannot be shifted down to a lo...

Black plate (131,1) During deceleration, the gears shift downautomatically when speed is reduced tothe following: Gear Vehicle speed M5 → M4 Between 44 and 86 km/h(27 and 53 mph), depending onhow much the accelerator pedalis released. M4 → M3 Between 25 and 63 km/h(15 and 39 mph), depending onhow mu...

Black plate (132,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normaldriving, consult an Authorized MazdaDeale...

Black plate (133,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speedis set. q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns...

Black plate (134,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activateduntil about 2 seconds after the ON/OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle maymomentarily slow down going up orspeed up while going down. q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES...

Black plate (135,1) q To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it.The vehicle will gradually slow.Release the button at the speed you want. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature thatallows you to decrease your current speedin decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of th...

Black plate (137,1) 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 (139,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-24Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Sel...

Black plate (140,1) 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 (141,1) The trip meter records the total distancethe vehicle is driven until the meter isagain reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holding the selector depressed for more than 1second. Use this meter to measure tripdistances and to compute fuelconsumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters record t...

Black plate (142,1) 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 q Dashboard Illumination When the hea...

Black plate (144,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-30 Charging System Warning Light 5-31 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-31 Check Engine Light 5-31 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (147,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine isstarted. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive t...

Black plate (149,1) A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes,illuminates or doesn't illuminate at allwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position. If any of these occur, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccid...

Black plate (150,1) q Automatic Transaxle WarningLight This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.The light illuminates when the transaxlehas a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning lightilluminates, the transaxle has anelectrical ...

Black plate (151,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light(Automatic Transaxle) This indicates the selected shift positionwhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition. Gear position indicator Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or Mposition, the numeral for the selected gearilluminat...

Black plate (153,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds. q Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK orACC position, a beep sound will be he...

Black plate (154,1) Lighting Control OFF q Headlights To turn on the lights, turn the headlightswitch on the end of the control lever. Switch Position OFF Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lights Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lightswill automatically switch...

Black plate (155,1) q Daytime Running Lights(Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven withthe headlights on during daytimeoperation. For that reason, the daytime running lightsautomatically turn on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position. NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn offwhen t...

Black plate (156,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.They help you to see as well as to be seen. To turn the front fog lights on, rotate thefog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in theposition to turn on the front fog lights. OFF Fog light switch To tur...

Black plate (157,1) q Windshield Wipers OFF INT 1 2 Turn the wipers on by pulling the leverdown. INT — Intermittent 1 — Normal 2 — Fast Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. OFF INT INT ring One-touch wipers For a single wiping cy...

Black plate (158,1) Rear Window Wiper andWasher í The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. q Rear Window Wiper Washer OFF INT ON Washer Turn the wiper on by turning the rearwiper/washer switch. ON — Normal INT — Intermittent q Rear Window Washer To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/washe...

Black plate (159,1) Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments or windowcleaners with abrasives to clean theinside of the rear window surface. Theymay damage the defroster grid insidethe window. NOTE This defroster is not designed formelting snow. If there is anaccumul...

Black plate (160,1) Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard...

Black plate (161,1) WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature:Using the HomeLink system with anygarage door opener that lacks thesafety stop and reverse feature asrequired by federal safety standards isdangerous. (This includes garagedoors manufactured before April 1,1982.)Using these garage door open...

Black plate (163,1) 7. Firmly press and release the “ learn ” or “ smart ” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) NOTE There are 30 seconds in which toinitiate step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink bu...

Black plate (165,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (166,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the fan controldial on for a long period of time whenthe engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet ...

Black plate (167,1) Vent Operation q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow 1. Press the upper part of the air vent to open it. 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to adjust the direction of airflow. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mistmay come out from the vents. This isnot a sign of trouble ...

Black plate (168,1) 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_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page168Friday, December 5 2003 8:56 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K

Black plate (169,1) 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.Climate control information is displayed on the information display.Manual Type ........

Black plate (170,1) Manual Type Rear window defroster switch 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 con...

Black plate (171,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the switch to turn the air conditioneron. The indicator light on the switch willilluminate when the fan control dial is setat position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once again to tur...

Black plate (172,1) WARNING The Recirculated Air Position:Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windowsto fog up. Your vision will behampered, which could lead to aserious accident. Do not use theposition in cold or rainy weather. Rear window defroster switch When using the rear...

Black plate (173,1) NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control dial to theextreme cold position and set the airintake selector to the position, then set the fan control dial toposition 4. l If warmer air is desired at floor level,set the mode selector dial at theposition and ...

Black plate (175,1) Fully Automatic Type Rear window defroster switch Windshield defroster switch A/C Switch Auto switch OFF switch Mode selector switch Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air intake selector q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch thefollowing functions wil...

Black plate (176,1) 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 High Low The fan has seven speeds. The selectedspeed will be displayed....

Black plate (177,1) NOTE The air conditioner may not functionwhen the outside temperatureapproaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicatorremains on even when system is off.) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions canbe selected. Press the switch to selectoutside/recirculated air positions. Rec...

Black plate (178,1) To turn off the system, press the OFFswitch. NOTE l For an optimal cabin temperature, setthe temperature close to 25.0°C(77.0°F). Adjust to the desiredtemperature if necessary. l Setting the temperature to maximumhigh or low will not provide thedesired temperature at a faster rat...

Black plate (180,1) Antenna q Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Install Remove CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath a...

Black plate (181,1) 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 (185,1) 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/changer may become cloudedwith condensation. At this time, the CDwill eject imme...

Black plate (187,1) Audio Set Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Mini Disc (MD) Player (Some models.) Cassette Tape Player (Some models.) In-dash CD Changer (Some models.) CD Player (Some models.) Power/Volume/Sound Controls .................................................................

Black plate (188,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC orON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery fro...

Black plate (189,1) BOSE Sound System-equipped model * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease mid-range In...

Black plate (190,1) The following four modes are available.Select the desired mode. Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select theALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1 — 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. 6-26 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Ed...

Black plate (192,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector buttons Seek tuning button Automemorybutton Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , or ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Select a band by pressing the FM1 button( ), FM2 button ( ) or...

Black plate (193,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher orlower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to press and hold thebutton, the frequency will continuechanging without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically ...

Black plate (194,1) 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 (195,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected whenthe ignition switch is in the OFFposition. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( ) to fast-forward.Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. To stop this operation and play thecassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When th...

Black plate (197,1) Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playwill resume where scan was selected. Repeat play This feature makes it possible t...

Black plate (198,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD eject button Scanbutton Track down button Track up button Reverse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forward button CD play button CD slot Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.The auto-loading mechanism wil...

Black plate (200,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD play button Fast-forward button Disc down button Track down button Track up button Scanbutton Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD slot Load button Reverse button Disc up button Random button Repeat button Inserting the CD The CD must ...

Black plate (203,1) 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 MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly. If the er...

Black plate (204,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (SteeringWheel) í NOTE Mazda installed this system to help youavoid being too distracted using audiocontrols on the dashboard. Alwaysmake safe driving your first priority. q Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press volumebutton ( ). To decr...

Black plate (205,1) q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio switches to the next/previous storedstation in the order that it was stored (1 — 6). When playing a cassette tape Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it will advance to the next selection.Press t...

Black plate (207,1) 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 (209,1) Without moonroof Rear q Luggage Compartment Light Hatchback ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light OFF Light off ON Light on when the hatch is open Wagon DOOR OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light OFF Light off DOOR Light on when the liftgate is open q Courtesy ...

Black plate (210,1) Information Display SET button AMB button DIMMER button CLOCK button q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) l Climate Control Display l Audio Display l Display Dimmer...

Black plate (211,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected dis...

Black plate (212,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control system status isdisplayed. To operate the climate controlsystem, refer to “ Climate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. Tooperate the audio system, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-16). ...

Black plate (214,1) Cup Holder WARNING Using Cup Holder:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Never use a cupholder to hold hot liquids while thevehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cupsor Drink cans in ...

Black plate (215,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thefront doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. The contentsmay spill when the door is opened orclosed. Storage Compartments WARNING Open Storage Boxes:Driving with the storage boxes ...

Black plate (216,1) q Storage Pocket To open, push the release catch down andpull the lid downward. q Center Box with Lid To use, pull the knob, and the lid opensautomatically. Knob q Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latchtoward you.Insert the master key and turn it clockwiseto lock, counte...

Black plate (217,1) Small items can be placed in the tray ofthe center console lid.To open it, pull the upper release catch. q Storage Box (Hatchback/Wagon) To open, turn the knobs and remove thecover. Luggage compartment, right side Knob Luggage compartment, left side Knob q Cargo Securing Loops(Ha...

Black plate (219,1) Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC12 V, 10 A). CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage orelectrical failure, pay attention to thefollowing: l Don't use acc...

Black plate (220,1) 5. Pass the plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in thesocket. Plug 6. Make sure the plug cord is running through the cap slot; reinstall the capand turn it clockwise (about 45° to theopened position). Plug cord 7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray...

Black plate (221,1) 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 (222,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazar...

Black plate (223,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Sedan/Hatchback Spare tire Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) Wagon Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Lug wrench Jack With sub-woofer Tire hold-down bolt (Gold) With sub-woofer In Case of an...

Black plate (224,1) q Jack To remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. Jack Wing bolt (Hatchback/Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. Jack Wing bolt To secure t...

Black plate (225,1) q Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.The temporary spare is lighter and smallerthan a conventional tire, and is designedonly for emergency use and should beused only for VERY short periods.Temporary spares should NEVER be usedfor long drives or extended periods. WAR...

Black plate (226,1) 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. Lug wrench (Hatchback) 1. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector. Tab Connector Trunk board NOTE Extra strength may be required touncouple the connector. Be sure tosqueeze the tab firmly.If uncoupling is very ...

Black plate (227,1) (Wagon) 1. Remove trunk board A and open trunk board B. Trunk board B Trunk board A 2. For vehicles equipped with a cargo sub-compartment, remove the cargosub-compartment. Cargo sub-compartment 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt andremove the woofer...

Black plate (228,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, itcould indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrateexcessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off the...

Black plate (229,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel coverwith the beveled end of the lug wrench. Wheel cover Lug wrench NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmlybetween wheel and cover, or removalwill be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch...

Black plate (230,1) WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously injure or evenkill someone. Use only the front andrear jacking positions recommendedin this manua...

Black plate (231,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheftwheel lug nuts, one on each wheel willlock the tires and you must use a specialkey to unlock them. This key is attachedto the lug wrench and is stored with thespare tire. Register them with the lockmanufacturer by filling...

Black plate (232,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to LugNuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldloosen while driving and cause the tireto come off, resulting in an accident...

Black plate (233,1) WARNING Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel studs and lug nutson your Mazda have metric threads,using a non-metric nut is dangerous.On a metric stud, it would not securethe wheel and would damage the stud,which could cause the wheel to slip offand cause an accident. Be su...

Black plate (234,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection:Inspecting the engine with the ignitionswitch in the ON position isdangerous. ...

Black plate (236,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there — for up to 10 seconds. If...

Black plate (238,1) WARNING Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It mayrupture or explode, causing serious injury.Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level. Connecting to Negative Terminal:Connecting the en...

Black plate (239,1) l Connect the other end to a solid,stationary, exposed metallic point(for example, the strut mountingbolt) away from the dischargedbattery (4). Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Discharged battery Jumper cables Booster battery 4. Start the engine ...

Black plate (240,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsfront ...

Black plate (241,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rearbumper for towing and tying down, asthey cannot hold the load and it willdamage the bumper. Hooks Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towin...

Black plate (243,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (244,1) 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 (245,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving...

Black plate (246,1) 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 (247,1) 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 (249,1) 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 (250,1) 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 (251,1) 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 (252,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Oil container labels provide importantinformation. ENGINES GASOLINE (ILSAC) FOR The quality designation SL or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 Energy conserving oils are recommended.A chief contr...

Black plate (253,1) CAUTION Don't add engine oil over MAX. Thismay cause engine damage. 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinsertingthe dipstick. q Changing Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter according toScheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Please ac...

Black plate (254,1) Drain plug Front Loosen Tighten 3.0-liter engine 7. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks. 8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. Check the oil level and fill to the MAXmark if necessary. Oil capacity (General reference only...

Black plate (255,1) Inspect the antifreeze protection andcoolant level in the coolant reservoir atleast once a year — at the beginning of the winter season — and before traveling where temperatures may drop belowfreezing. Inspect the condition and connections ofall cooling system and heater hoses.Re...

Black plate (256,1) To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap:Removing the cooling system capwhile the engine is running or hot isdangerous. This might lead to coolingsystem and engine damage and couldresult in serious injury from escapinghot coolant or steam. Turn off theengine and ...

Black plate (257,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutch FluidLevel The brakes and clutch draw fluid from thesame reservoir.Inspect the fluid level in the reservoirregularly. It should be kept at MAX.The level normally drops withaccumulated distance, a conditionassociated with wear of brake ...

Black plate (258,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steeringpump, don't operate the vehicle for longperiods when the power steering fluidlevel is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid(page 10-3). 2.3-liter engine Inspect the flu...

Black plate (259,1) Automatic Transaxle Fluid(ATF) q Inspecting Automatic TransaxleFluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level shouldbe inspected regularly. Measure it asdescribed below. The volume of fluid changes with thetemperature. Fluid must be checked at idlewithout driving at normal opera...

Black plate (260,1) CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as areference. l If outside temperature is lower thanabout 20°C (70°F), start the engineand inspect the fluid level after theengine reaches operatingtemperature. l If the vehicle has been driven for anextended period at high speeds or incity traf...

Black plate (261,1) 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 (262,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Thiscould result in excessive engine wear. This air filter may be cleaned withcompressed air and reused, or replaced,depending on its condition. Unless it isvery dirty, simply shake it to removeforeign particles. Each time you...

Black plate (264,1) NOTE To prevent damage to the wiper armblades when raising both the driver andpassenger side wiper arms, raise thedriver side wiper arm first. Conversely,when setting down the wiper arms, setthe passenger side wiper arm downfirst. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembl...

Black plate (265,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched,the blade's wiping efficiency couldbe reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side, orvice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metalst...

Black plate (266,1) 2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metalsupport. Metal support Pull out Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in newblades. Stiffeners CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them ag...

Black plate (268,1) Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. Eye Protection:Working without eye protectio...

Black plate (269,1) 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 (270,1) q Tire Inflation Pressure WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of tiresis dangerous. Adverse handling orunexpected tire failure could result ina serious accident. Always inflate thetires to the correct pressure (page10-6). Inspect all tire pressures mo...

Black plate (271,1) Also, inspect them for uneven wear anddamage. Abnormal wear is usually causedby one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures tospecification (page 10-...

Black plate (272,1) CAUTION l Don't use your temporary spare tirerim with a snow tire or aconventional tire. Neither willproperly fit and could damage bothtire and rim. l The temporary spare tire has a treadlife of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),depending on road conditions anddriving habits. l The te...

Black plate (273,1) Light Bulbs Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) High-mount brake light (Sedan) Headlights(High beam) Headlights(Low beam) Overhead light/ Map lights Luggage compartment light Wagon Taillights Side-marker lights License plate lights Courtesy lights Front turn signal lights Parki...

Black plate (274,1) Your Mazda's headlights and fog lightshave replaceable halogen bulbs. WARNING Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it isdangerous. These bulbs containpressurized gas. If one is broken, itwill explode and serious injuries couldbe caused by the flying glass.If the gla...

Black plate (276,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Socket Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights/Taillights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Reverse lights, Taillights (Sedan) 1. Pull the center section of the...

Black plate (277,1) 2. Detach the electrical connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Socket 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (Hatchback) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and...

Black plate (278,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Withoverhead console) 1. Remove the screws. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the tri...

Black plate (279,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Socket 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights,and Luggage compartment light 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to thelens and remove the lens by c...

Black plate (280,1) Trunk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork,...

Black plate (281,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse blocklocated in the engine compartment. Fuse puller Engine compartment fuse box 4. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Push in a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fitsti...

Black plate (282,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIP- TION FUSE RAT- ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SPARE 20A — 2 SPARE 15A — 3 SPARE 10A — 4 — — — 5 — — — 6 INJ 15A Injector 7 ENG BAR 10A *1 Air flow sensor, EGR controlvalve 15A *2 8 ENG BAR2 *1 15A O2 sensor ENG BB *2 5A...

Black plate (285,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental PaintDamage 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 examples...

Black plate (286,1) 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 (287,1) 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 (288,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits candamage the finish if not removedimmediately. When prompt washing withplain water is ineffective, use a mild soapmade for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rinse off all soap withlukewarm or cold water. D...

Black plate (289,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,or strong detergents containing highlyalkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage to theprotective coating and causediscoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance R...

Black plate (290,1) 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 (291,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with anoily, greasy, or waxy film, clean themwith glass cleaner. Follow the directionson the container. CAUTION Don't scrape or scratch the inside of therear window. You may damage the rearwindow defroster grid. Mainte...

Black plate (294,1) 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 (295,1) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Your dealer's name and location 6. Your question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 9-3 Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page295...

Black plate (298,1) Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Office235 Yorkland Boulevard, suite 300North York, OntarioM2J 4Y81 (800) 207-0685 Provincial Administrators may be reached locally as listed below: Province/Territory CAMVAP Number British Columbia & Yukon Territories (604) 681-0312 Alberta ...

Black plate (300,1) 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. 305 Miln...

Black plate (301,1) 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 (302,1) 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 (303,1) 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 (306,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.Dialing a number on a cell phone whi...

Black plate (307,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page307Friday, December 5 2003 9:0 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K

Black plate (308,1) 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 (309,1) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be add...

Black plate (310,1) Reporting Safety Defects NOTE If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should beforwarded to: Mazda North American Operations7755, Irvine Center DriveIrvine, California 92618-2922P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734Customer Assistance Center or toll...

Black plate (311,1) 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 (313,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (314,1) 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 (315,1) 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 (318,1) Interior light Light bulb Category Wattage ECE R Trunk light (Sedan) 3 — Overhead light/Map lights 5 W5W Courtesy lights 5 W5W Vanity mirror lights 1.2 — Luggage compartment light Hatchback 5 — Wagon 10 — q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your...

Black plate (319,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page319Friday, December 5 2003 9:0 AM Form No.8T12-EA-03K