Mazda 2006 SPEED6 Bedienungsanleitung

Black plate (1,1) Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... .......................................................... 1-4 1-1 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page7 Thursday , J[...]

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

Black plate (9,1) Dashboard illumination ......................................... ............................................ page 5-23 DSC OFF switch ................................................... ............................................ page 5-18 Lighting control/Turn signals ................................ ...........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page10 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-29 Antenna ................................... .................................................. ........................ page 6-10 Rear window defros ter ..............................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page12 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:1 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ................................... .. 2-2 Front Seats [...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) W ARNING Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the supplemental[...]

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Duri ng sudden braking or a[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever . If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the[...]

Black plate (17,1) q Seat W armer í The front seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. ON OFF NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning i[...]

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION l The seat-bottom powe r adjustment is operated by motors. A void extended operation because excess ive use can damage the motors. l T o prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrica l power . l Don't use the switch to[...]

Black plate (19,1) Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment Front height adjustment T o adjust the front height of the seat- bottom, raise or low er the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat. Rear height adjustment R[...]

Black plate (20,1) q Lumbar Support Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collision. Alw ays drive with the head rest[...]

Black plate (21,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Rear Seat W ARNING Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and[...]

Black plate (22,1) Height adjustmen t T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. q Armrest The rear armrest[...]

Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (24,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always o[...]

Black plate (25,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locki ng mode until it is switch ed to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full[...]

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-18). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W AR[...]

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Shoulder Belt Adjuster (Front Seat Belts) Adjust the height of the shoul der belt if the seat be[...]

Black plate (28,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or greater frontal or near- frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The pretension ers take up[...]

Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposal: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injur y could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equi[...]

Black plate (30,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt Before using the center-rear lap/shoul der belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. 3. Inser t the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (C) (D) (B) (A) W ARNI[...]

Black plate (31,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. Button q Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. (B) (A) NOTE T o encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belt s, we suggest leavi ng the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at [...]

Black plate (32,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer . This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment[...]

Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the[...]

Black plate (34,1) Front passenger seat The seat belt warning ligh t/beep reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing :[...]

Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding[...]

Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer's Inst[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Front Passenger Seat Position: A front-facing child-restrai nt system should only be put on the front seat when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the ch ild. Seating Children in a Child-Res traint System on the [...]

Black plate (38,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front and rear window pill ars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used, is dange[...]

Black plate (39,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (40,1) 1. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 2. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt [...]

Black plate (41,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint syst em. Incorrect Attachment of the T ether Strap: Ro[...]

Black plate (42,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulde r belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat, ev en with a seat weight sen[...]

Black plate (43,1) W ARNING Rear-Facing Child-Restrai nt System: Rear-facing child-rest raint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous. The child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying air bag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child. Even though you may feel assured that the front passenger air[...]

Black plate (44,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child- Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the[...]

Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Seating a Child in a Child-Restrai nt System on the Front Pas senger Seat W ith the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system installed on the front passeng er seat with the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light no t illuminated is d[...]

Black plate (46,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (47,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res [...]

Black plate (48,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint syst em. Incorrect Attachment of the T ether Strap: Ro[...]

Black plate (49,1) 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower [...]

Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of[...]

Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. V ehicle oc[...]

Black plate (52,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Cur tain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious inj[...]

Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous . Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the steering wheel, dashboar d, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal compon ents of the air bag modules after the[...]

Black plate (54,1) NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury , however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clot hing through friction. l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of i[...]

Black plate (55,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two b asic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (56,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-46) (2) Front seats (3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light (page 2-46) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load lim[...]

Black plate (57,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-45 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page57 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:2 PM Form No.8U01-EA-0[...]

Black plate (58,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function[...]

Black plate (59,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is also equipped with the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-32). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rail s. These sensors determine the tota l seated weight on the front passenger seat. The sensor s are also designed to prev[...]

Black plate (60,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF [...]

Black plate (61,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Front Passen ger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will detect[...]

Black plate (62,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damag e to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l T o allow the sensors to function properly , [...]

Black plate (63,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curta in air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. The side and curtain air [...]

Black plate (64,1) Front air bag activation A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases: l Hitting a soli d wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object. l Landing hard or the vehicle falling. l Frontal impact within about a 30 degree range[...]

Black plate (65,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cases: l Collision from the rear . l Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side and curtain air bags. l V ehi[...]

Black plate (66,1) l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air b ags. Non-activation of side and curtain air bag The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: [...]

Black plate (67,1) A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or doesn't illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an ac cident. W ARNING Self-Servici[...]

Black plate (68,1) W ARNING Air Bag Disposal: Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous. Unl ess all safety procedures are followed, injur y can result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. NOTE If it becomes necess ar[...]

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (70,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start syst em) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the trunk lid without operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key enables add[...]

Black plate (71,1) Y our Mazda has two kinds of keys. Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button Master key V alet key Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Master key V alet key Ignition switch and steering column lock Y es Y es Driver's door Y es Y es Glove box Y es [...]

Black plate (72,1) CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the foll owing conditions: l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. l The advanced key is near electronic de vices such as per[...]

Black plate (73,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct p ole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c[...]

Black plate (74,1) 3. Inser t a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an[...]

Black plate (75,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery powe r is low , or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become na[...]

Black plate (76,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the ad[...]

Black plate (77,1) T o unlock Driver's door request switch T o unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. T o unlock all doors and the trunk lid, press the request switch a gain within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds wi ll be heard. Front passenge[...]

Black plate (78,1) q Starting the Engine Ignition Switch Position s W ithout a traditional key , some of the ignition switch functions are different. Start knob LOCK(Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. LOCK(Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminate [...]

Black plate (79,1) Starting the Engine NOTE l Engine-starting is con trolled by the spark ignition system. This system meet s all Canadian Interference-Causing Equ ipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip that[...]

Black plate (80,1) NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (red) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the syst em to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufacturer simi[...]

Black plate (81,1) CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the igni tion switch has to be pushed in from the ACC position and turne d. Without being pushed in, the igni tion switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery m[...]

Black plate (82,1) T ransmitter Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause unde[...]

Black plate (83,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed. (T urning on the alarm ) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will[...]

Black plate (84,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY war ning light (red) rema ins illuminated, do not con tinue to drive the vehicl[...]

Black plate (85,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request switch for a front door or the trunk lid is pressed while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 3 times to indicate that the front doors and the trunk lid cannot be locked. l There is a separate advanced key in the vehicle. [...]

Black plate (86,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. Settings can be changed for each registered advanced key . These settings can only be changed by an Auth orized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (gree[...]

Black plate (87,1) User Mis-Operation W arning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). W arning condition Check When a door is open, a continuous[...]

Black plate (88,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to children. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in your vehi[...]

Black plate (89,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , press the release button and rotate the key into the holder . Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid, and opens the power windows. It c[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the trunk lid cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the tr[...]

Black plate (91,1) The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors and the trunk lid, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors and the trunk lid have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the [...]

Black plate (92,1) CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged. l There is the danger o[...]

Black plate (93,1) NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pressing with a finger, use a small screwdriver to press out the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmitter . q Service I[...]

Black plate (94,1) Door Locks W ARNING Unattended Children and Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicl e can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them. Keys and Chi[...]

Black plate (95,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-13). q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er (with Retractable T ype Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system trans[...]

Black plate (96,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the trunk lid lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . Al l doors and the trunk lid unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Lock Unlock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position[...]

Black plate (97,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only b[...]

Black plate (98,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The trunk lid can be locked/unl ocked by operating the reques t switch while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter (with Advanced Key) The trunk lid can be l[...]

Black plate (99,1) Opening the trunk lid Pull up on the handle. Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then push the trunk lid down until it locks securely . Be careful not to slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secured. Handle q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk[...]

Black plate (100,1) T o cancel the security feature, insert the master key into the lock, turn the key clockwise to the center position and remove it. With request switch (with ad vanced key) NOTE The trunk lid canno t be secured when any door or the trunk lid is open. T o secure the trunk lid, press the request switch on the trunk lid for about 3 [...]

Black plate (101,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play [...]

Black plate (102,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Open Power Windo[...]

Black plate (103,1) q Operating the Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger windo w can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-38). l Each passenger windo w can also be operated by the power window master control swi tches on the driver's door . Master contr[...]

Black plate (104,1) NOTE If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons such as a switch is kept operating, the windows will not fully open and close automatically . Re- initialization of the autom atic function on each passenger window cannot be performed using the master control switches. Carry out the follow[...]

Black plate (105,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannot be canceled if the procedure is not completed within the specified times, or the procedure is changed along the way . T o redo the procedure, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed from the beginning. l If you are unable to cancel the function despite doing the ca[...]

Black plate (106,1) NOTE l For engine-off operation of the power window , the switch must be held up firmly throughout window closure because the auto- closing function will be inoper able. l The two-step down function is inoperable during engine-off operation. q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all powe r w[...]

Black plate (107,1) Opening/Closing the Power Windows from Outside All windows can be opened or closed from outside the vehicl e after the doors and the trunk lid are close d. W ARNING Closing Power Windows: Closing power window s are dangerous. A person' s hands, head , or even neck could be cau ght by the window and result in serious injur y[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Auto-Opening Because nobody like s getting into a very hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you put your seat belt s on and insert yo ur key in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in a secure area, you can open the all windows as you approac h the vehicle to get the air moving be[...]

Black plate (109,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the trunk lid are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operation, turn the key to the center position, then turn it toward the front again. NOTE The window opening operat ion also can be stopped by turning the key toward the back. Ho[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) 2. Press the request switch on the drive r's door and hold it. After the doors and the trunk lid are locked, the windows close while the request switch is pressed. Request switch Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is re[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Close Open CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine lig[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is no t closed and securel y locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. Alw ays check that the hood is close d and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. With the v[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch W ARNING Extending the Head or Arms Thr ough the Moonroof: Extending the head, arms , or other parts of the body through the moonroof is dangerous. The head or arms could hit something whi[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) q Slide Operation T o open to any position, press the rear of the switch. T o close, press the front of the slide switch. Open Close q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade doesn't til t[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is gov[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with th[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (includin g auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason , and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting [...]

Black plate (1 18,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed b[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi[...]

Black plate (120,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. For[...]

Black plate (121,1) Theft-Deterrent System The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the k[...]

Black plate (122,1) q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON posit ion. l (With advanced key) l Press a re[...]

Black plate (123,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel whi le the vehicle is moving. q Steering [...]

Black plate (124,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. W ARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous . Y our rear view will be restricted, and yo[...]

Black plate (125,1) W ARNING Blocked V iew: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks. Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 3-57 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page12[...]

Black plate (126,1) 3-58 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page126 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:2 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (127,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

Black plate (128,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded fuel 93 [(R+M)/2 method] or ab[...]

Black plate (129,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous[...]

Black plate (130,1) NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closi ng can be heard at the rear of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self - checking device and it operates while the engine is off. 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Mazdaspeed6_8U01-E[...]

Black plate (131,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Aut[...]

Black plate (132,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and oth[...]

Black plate (133,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-thr[...]

Black plate (134,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces : Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very car[...]

Black plate (135,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-15. l Inspect the battery and its cables. C[...]

Black plate (136,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the[...]

Black plate (137,1) T urbocharger Information The turbocharger great ly enhances engine power . Its advanced design provides better operation and requires minimum additional mai ntenance. T o get maximum perfor mance from your turbocharged engine , take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with pre[...]

Black plate (138,1) T railer T owing The Mazdaspeed6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazdaspeed6. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page138 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:2 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

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

Black plate (140,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-15). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK position. 3.[...]

Black plate (141,1) W ARNING Removing the Key: It's dangerous to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. Y ou will lose steering control and a serious accide nt could occur . Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving th[...]

Black plate (142,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is con trolled by the spark ignition system. This system meet s all Canadian Interference-Causing Equ ipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depre [...]

Black plate (143,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . W ARNING Coasting with the Engi ne Off: Continuing to coas[...]

Black plate (144,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with a greate r amount of force than is required so that the vehicl e holds in the stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the relea[...]

Black plate (145,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. W ARNING Brake W arning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. It indic ates that your brakes may no t work at all or that they[...]

Black plate (146,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (147,1) W ARNING Driving with W orn Disc Pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes co uld fail and cause a serious accide nt. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is c[...]

Black plate (148,1) W ARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not use sudden eng ine brakin[...]

Black plate (149,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steer ing wheel[...]

Black plate (150,1) l Flashes when there are continuall y large differences between front and rear wheel rotation, such as when trying to pull away from an icy surface. If the A WD warni ng light illuminates: If the A WD warning light illuminate s, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If the A WD warni ng light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe p[...]

Black plate (151,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Cruise Control Use: Using cruise contro l in the following conditions could cause you to lose control of the vehicl e: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or win[...]

Black plate (152,1) W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switc h on when not using the cruise contro l is dangerous as it may be switched on accidentally. This could result in loss of vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFF switch off when cruise contro l is not in use. q T o Set Speed 1. Activat e the cruise control syste m by pressing the ON/[...]

Black plate (153,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ ACCEL button. Multiple taps will increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/ h (1 mph) for each tap. l Accelerate to the desir ed speed. Press the SET/COA ST button a nd release it immedi at[...]

Black plate (154,1) q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besid es the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed. If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicle[...]

Black plate (155,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braki ng. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torqu e and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatically[...]

Black plate (156,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS[...]

Black plate (157,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/ DSC is switched off (page 5-19). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer[...]

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

Black plate (159,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T rip meter Odometer Selector Trip meter B Press [...]

Black plate (160,1) The trip meter records the total distan ce the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holdi ng the selector depressed for more than 1 second. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to compu te fuel consumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters record tenths of kilometers (miles). l The tri[...]

Black plate (161,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illumina tes or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE The direction of the arrow ( ) shown that the fuel-filler lid is on the lef[...]

Black plate (162,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-26 Charging System W arning Light 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-28 Check Engine Light 5-28 ABS W arning Light 5-26 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (163,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-29 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-31 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-31 A WD W arning Light 5-31 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-31 Security Indicator Light 5-33 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-33 TCS/DSC Indicator Light 5-33 [...]

Black plate (164,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It go es off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (165,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (166,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates l[...]

Black plate (167,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning ligh[...]

Black plate (168,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deacti vated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder . Driver's seat The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON pos[...]

Black plate (169,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-19). q A WD W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne[...]

Black plate (170,1) KEY W arning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, it illumi nates momentarily an d then goes out. l If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless system, it illumi nates continuously . W ARNING KEY W arning Light: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do no t continue[...]

Black plate (171,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green ) does not flash even if the battery power is low . Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-18). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC positio[...]

Black plate (172,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/ DSC is switched off (page 5-19). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer[...]

Black plate (173,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be h[...]

Black plate (174,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the contr ol lever . Switch Position Headlights Off Of f On T aillights Parking lights License lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automati cally switch off 30 seconds after tu[...]

Black plate (175,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Headl[...]

Black plate (176,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn O[...]

Black plate (177,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Substitute W asher Fluid: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. Use only windshi eld washer fluid or plai[...]

Black plate (178,1) V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers Set the lever to INT an d choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. OFF INT INT ring q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operat e continuously until the leve[...]

Black plate (179,1) NOTE This defroster is not desig ned for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window , remove it before using the defroster . Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Driving Y our Mazda Switches and Controls 5-41 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page179 Thursday , July 7 2[...]

Black plate (180,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals will flash. NOTE l T[...]

Black plate (181,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (182,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (183,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents 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 condition er, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly co [...]

Black plate (184,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Defroster and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Floor V ents Defroster V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page184 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (185,1) Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display . q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be autom atically controlled in accordan ce with the set temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recircul[...]

Black plate (186,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperatu re.Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Fast Slow The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow[...]

Black plate (187,1) NOTE The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperat ure approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator remains on even when system is off.) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air position s can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air p ositions. Recirculated air position ( ) Use this posi[...]

Black plate (188,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperat ure at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow unti l it has warmed to prevent cold air from blow ing out of the vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defros ter switch. In this p[...]

Black plate (189,1) Interior temperature sensor Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-9 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page189 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (190,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remov e CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car was h facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When [...]

Black plate (191,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (192,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (193,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch roll ers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player . Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to r[...]

Black plate (194,1) q Operating Tips for In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be [...]

Black plate (195,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the In- dash CD changer will not play the CD. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below . T o remove the rough edges, rub the side of the pen or[...]

Black plate (196,1) l The In-dash CD changer ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/or defective CDs may be ejected. l The In-dash CD changer is specially made for 12 cm (5 in) CDs. An 8 cm (3 in) CD can be played in the In-dash CD changer if an 8 cm (3 in) CD adapter is used. If an 8 cm (3 in) CD ad apter is not used, the [...]

Black plate (197,1) l This unit can play MP3s with sampling frequencies of 16/22.05/24/ 32/44.1/48 kHz. l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music wi th consistent sound quality , it is recommended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kbps[...]

Black plate (198,1) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames will be skipped and not played. l This unit will play MP3 files that have up to eight level s. However, the more levels a disc has, the longer it will take to initially start playing. It is recommended to record discs with two levels or le[...]

Black plate (199,1) Multi-session A session is the complete amount of data recorded from the beginning to the end of a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/ CD- R W data recording. Mult i-session refers to the existence of data from two or more sessions on a single disc. Sampling Refers to the process of encoding analog audio data at regular intervals and[...]

Black plate (200,1) MEMO 6-20 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page200 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (201,1) Audio Set Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Cassette T ape Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-22 Operating the Radio .............................[...]

Black plate (202,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio[...]

Black plate (203,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn 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 to the right OFF ON NOTE About 5 seconds after [...]

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

Black plate (205,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at ea[...]

Black plate (206,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í (one being played) APC button: (next program) Rewind button Repeat button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape eject button Fast-forward b utton Cassette tape play button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cassette tape will beg[...]

Black plate (207,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

Black plate (208,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Fast-forward button Disc down button T rack down button T rack up button Scan button Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD slot Load button Rev erse button Disc up button Random button Repeat button CD play button (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) There are two types of In-dash [...]

Black plate (209,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertio n. A CD cannot be inser ted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time. Simultaneously pressing the power/volume dial and the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF . Normal insertio[...]

Black plate (210,1) NOTE (Music CD player) If the CD is not removed from the slot within approximately 10 seconds after ejection, it will be re- inserted automatically . Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the CD eject butt on ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. The “ DISC OUT ” display flashes. 2. Press the CD eject button ( )[...]

Black plate (211,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 second s or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o change to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds, or press the folder up butt on ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the n[...]

Black plate (212,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play . Switching the display (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during pla[...]

Black plate (213,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number [...]

Black plate (214,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (215,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When [...]

Black plate (216,1) NOTE Cassette tape, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the follow ing cases: l A cassette deck, CD changer, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio syste m. l A cassette tape, or CD has not been inserted. q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek [...]

Black plate (217,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (218,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . The vanity mirror light will illumi nate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead [...]

Black plate (219,1) q Overhead Lights Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system[...]

Black plate (220,1) Without moonroof Rear q Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light 6-40 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page220 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (221,1) Information Display OPEN/CLOSE button (with na vigation system) AMB button (with outside temperature display ) TIL T button (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK button SET button q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Displa[...]

Black plate (222,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK button unti l a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flas h. T o select the d[...]

Black plate (223,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control syst em status is displayed. T o operate the climate control system, refer to “ Clim ate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system stat us is displayed. T o operate the audio syst em, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-10). Lighter The ignition switch must [...]

Black plate (224,1) CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the lighter socket for plug- in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equival[...]

Black plate (225,1) q Rear T o remove, open the ashtray lid, grasp both sides of the ashtray and pull it out. Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is movin g. Don[...]

Black plate (226,1) q Front T o use the cup holder , open the center console by pressing the lower center part of its cover . q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents [...]

Black plate (227,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility of injury in an ac cident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A lighter could ex[...]

Black plate (228,1) q Glove Box T o open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the master key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release catch. 6-48 Inte[...]

Black plate (229,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position to prevent the battery from discharging. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Don't [...]

Black plate (230,1) 5. Pass the plug cord through the h ole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket. Plug 6. Make sure the plug cord is running through the cap slot; reins tall the cap and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the opened position). Plug cord 7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray mat and replace the tray mat. 6-50 Interior[...]

Black plate (231,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (232,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals will flash. NOTE l T[...]

Black plate (233,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. T ool bag Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Jack lev er T iedown e yelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page233 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:3 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (234,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the trunk mat. 2. Turn the wing bolt countercloc kwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be [...]

Black plate (235,1) T o remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk mat. 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. W ing bolt T ire clamp T o secure the spare tire Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle be[...]

Black plate (236,1) 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Shift into Reverse (R) or 1 and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher . 4. Have everyone get out of the ve hicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, tool bag, and spare tire (page 7-3). 6. Block the [...]

Black plate (237,1) W ARNING Incorrect Jacking Pos ition: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recom mended in this manual. Improper Jack: Using a jack that is[...]

Black plate (238,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (239,1) 2. Mount the spare tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In additio[...]

Black plate (240,1) W ARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Alway s securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have m[...]

Black plate (241,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Electrical Fan and Engin e Inspection: W orking near the electrical cooli ng fan when it is running is dang erous. Y ou could be hit by the fan and seriously [...]

Black plate (242,1) 5. Make sure the cooling fan is operat ing, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 6. When cool, check the coolant level . If it's low , look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (243,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (244,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (245,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Kee p all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (246,1) Booster battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order. Discharged battery 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle wi[...]

Black plate (247,1) Push-Starting W ARNING T owing a V ehicle to Start It: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transax[...]

Black plate (248,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly when tow ing a A WD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (249,1) W ARNING T owing a A WD V ehicle: T owing a A WD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive trai n could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. Always tow a A WD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. If the drive train has been damag [...]

Black plate (250,1) Rear CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Front Lug wrench Rear Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear 7-20 In Case of an Emergency Emerge[...]

Black plate (251,1) CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not [...]

Black plate (252,1) 7-22 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page252 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

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

Black plate (254,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (255,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving [...]

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

Black plate (257,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Chart symbols: I: Inspect and rep[...]

Black plate (258,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

Black plate (259,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes III[...]

Black plate (260,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (261,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (262,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperat ure, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. 8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page262 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (263,1) Engine Compartment Overview Cooling system cap Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Battery Fuse block Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page263 Thursd[...]

Black plate (264,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Ame[...]

Black plate (265,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

Black plate (266,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been running, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 1. W arm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-f[...]

Black plate (267,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine c[...]

Black plate (268,1) CAUTION Radiator coolant will damag e paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required freque ntly , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Changing Coolant Change coolant accordi ng to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (dem ineralized) wat er in the coo[...]

Black plate (269,1) T o change coolant W ARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is running or hot is dangerous. This mig ht lead to cooling system and engine damage and cou ld result in seriou s injury from escapi ng hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then,[...]

Black plate (270,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clut ch linings. If it is exce ssive[...]

Black plate (271,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION T o avoid damage to the power steer ing pump, don't operat e the vehicle for long periods when the powe r steering fluid level is low . NOTE Use specified power steer ing fluid (page 10-3). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change[...]

Black plate (272,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . Us[...]

Black plate (273,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter . This could result in excess ive engine wear. This air filter may be cleane d with compressed air and reused , or replaced, depending on its condition. Unl ess it is very dirty , simply shake it to remo ve foreign particles. Each time you inspect it, wipe inside the air [...]

Black plate (274,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean wi ndows. l T o prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with forei gn [...]

Black plate (275,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Ta b 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's w[...]

Black plate (276,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery[...]

Black plate (277,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Kee p all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (278,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handl[...]

Black plate (279,1) NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjus t the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel a nd caus[...]

Black plate (280,1) q Replacing a Tire W ARNING W orn Tires: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could resul t in an accident. Always use tires that are in good condition. If a tire wears evenly , a wear indicator will appear a s a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. New tread T[...]

Black plate (281,1) CAUTION l Don't use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damag e both tire and rim. l The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The tread life may be shorter depending on driving condition s. l The temporary spare tire[...]

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

Black plate (283,1) W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself. Consu lt an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacemen[...]

Black plate (284,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclock wise and remove them, and partially peel back the mudguard. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. Brake lights/T aillight s, Rear turn signal lights 1. Pull the center sec[...]

Black plate (285,1) Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Reverse lights, T aillights 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retai ners, then remove the trunk rear trim. Installation Remov al 2. Turn the socket and b[...]

Black plate (286,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead light unit. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise[...]

Black plate (287,1) Courtesy lights, V anity mirror lights 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge of the lens. 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. Edge Courtesy lights V anity mirror lights Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of[...]

Black plate (288,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon [...]

Black plate (289,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components don't wor k and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspe ct the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. I[...]

Black plate (290,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SP ARE 20A ― 2 SP ARE 15A ― 3 SP ARE 10A ― 4 M DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 5 ―― ― 6 INJ 15A PCM 7 ENG BAR 15A O 2 Sensor , EGR control valve 8 ENG BB 5A W aste gate solenoid, Cooling fan 9 HEAD LR 15A Headlight-lo[...]

Black plate (291,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 ―― ― 19 IG KEY 1 30A Engine control, SAS, Instrument cluster, Lighter 20 P.WIND 30A Power windows 21 FUEL PUMP 30A Fuel pump 22 INJ DRIVE 30A Injector 23 ―― ― 24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor 25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock 26 IG KEY 2 40A Wiper and washer , Climat[...]

Black plate (292,1) Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel ) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 P.WIND IG 30A ― 2 P.WIND 20A ― 3 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock 4 CIGAR 15A Lighter 5 MIRROR 5A Power control mirror, Audio system 6 METER ACC 5A Auto light off unit 7 R.CIGAR 15A Accessory socket 8 SP ARE 10A ― 9 ENGINE IG 15A Engine co[...]

Black plate (293,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (294,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (295,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

Black plate (296,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately . When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles. Thoroughly rins e off all soap with lukewarm or cold water . Don't allow soap to dry on the finis[...]

Black plate (297,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleane rs, or strong detergents contai ning highly alkaline or cau stic agents on chrom e- plated or anodized aluminum pa rts. This may resul t in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for [...]

Black plate (298,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contai n ingredients which may cause disco lo[...]

Black plate (299,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily , greasy , or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner . Follow the directions on the container . CAUTION Don't scrape or scrat ch the inside of the rear window . Y ou may damag e the rear window defroster grid. Maintenance and Care Appearance Care 8[...]

Black plate (300,1) 8-48 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page300 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (301,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Mazda Importer[...]

Black plate (302,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (303,1) 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchas e date and curren t mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6. Y our quest ion(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contac t your nearest Mazda Distributor . [...]

Black plate (304,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz[...]

Black plate (305,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (306,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (307,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (308,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (309,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (310,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (311,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (312,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (313,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (314,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties-up the driver's[...]

Black plate (315,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page315 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (316,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the ti[...]

Black plate (317,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, und erinflation, or e xcessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause he at buildup and possi ble tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle [...]

Black plate (318,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (319,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (320,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (321,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (322,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio n of the various components of that[...]

Black plate (323,1) D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (U.S.A.) 9-23 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page323 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (324,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (325,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflation: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe crackin g, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with une xpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation i[...]

Black plate (326,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (327,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (328,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of different sizes or types at the same[...]

Black plate (329,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tir e when you replace the other road[...]

Black plate (330,1) V ehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with o r without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicl e will provide maximum return of vehicle design p[...]

Black plate (331,1) V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payloa d for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on th[...]

Black plate (332,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (333,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupant in[...]

Black plate (334,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or struc tural damage, seriou s damage to the vehicle, or loss of c[...]

Black plate (335,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important[...]

Black plate (336,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals b[...]

Black plate (337,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should nev er exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determ ine the combi ned weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your[...]

Black plate (338,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (339,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (340,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. P[...]

Black plate (341,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (342,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q V ehicle Emission Control Informat[...]

Black plate (343,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.5 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -48AH/5HR 12V -55AH/5HR Alternator 12 V - 110 A Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW Spark-plug numb[...]

Black plate (344,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt) Coolant 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt) Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) Rear diff[...]

Black plate (345,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R SAE Headlights High beam 55 H1 ― Low beam 35 D2S ― Front turn signal lights 27 ― #2357A Parking lights 5 W5W ― Fog lights 55 H11 H1 1 Side-marker lights 5 ―― High-mount brake light *1 4 ―― Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ― Brake lights/T aillights[...]

Black plate (346,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T145/70D17 106M 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36. 10-6 Specifications Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page346 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (347,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page347 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]

Black plate (348,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-49 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Advanced Key Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Auxiliary key .................. ......... ... 3-15 Keyless entry system ............... ... 3-13 Locking, unlocking with request switch[...]

Black plate (349,1) C Courtesy Lights ..................... ............ 6-40 Cruise Control ....................... ............ 5-13 Cup Holder .................... ................. ... 6-45 Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n ............... ..... 5-23 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-37 De[...]

Black plate (350,1) F Fuses ................................................. 8-36 Panel description ............... ......... 8-38 Replacement ................... ............ 8-36 G Glove Box ......................................... 6-48 H Hazard W arning Flasher ................. ... 5-42 Hazardous Driving .. ............................ 4-8 He[...]

Black plate (351,1) M Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2 Owner maintenance precaut ions ... 8-9 Owner maintenance schedul e ....... 8-8 Scheduled ..................................... 8-3 Manual Transaxle Opera tion ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-10 Map Lights ...................................[...]

Black plate (352,1) S SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags W ork ............. 2-46 Supplemental restraint systems precautions ................................. 2-38 Starting the Engine ................. ............. 5-4 Steering Wheel ...................... ............ 3-55 Horn ............................... ............ 5-41 Storage Compartments ...[...]

Black plate (353,1) W W arnin g Lights ................................. 5-24 ABS ............................................ 5-26 Air bag system ........................... 5-29 A WD ............... ........................... 5-31 Brake system .................. ............ 5-26 Charging system ......................... 5-27 Check engine ......[...]

Black plate (354,1) 1 1-8 Mazdaspeed6_8U01-EA-05H_Edition1 Page354 Thursday , July 7 2005 1:4 PM Form No.8U01-EA-05H[...]