Mazda 2007 6 SPORTS SEDAN manual

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Black plate (1,1) Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page1 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page2 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation 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 nec[...]

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) Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page5 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G 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 Know[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page6 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ...................................................................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page7 Tuesday , July 25 2[...]

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

Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch .......................................................... ........................ page 5-41 Dashboard illumination .......................... ........................................................... page 5-27 TCS-OFF switch .............................................................................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Sedan/5-Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page10 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .................................................................................... ........................ page 3-20 Hatch .............................. ........................................................... ........................ page 3-12 Antenna .............................. .............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Sport W agon 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page12 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ............... .................................................................. ............................. page 3-14 Antenna .............................. ....................................................... ........................ page 6-16 Rear wind ow defroster ..............................................[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page14 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:51 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous . The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the sup[...]

Black plate (17,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forw ard and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts.[...]

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the se[...]

Black plate (19,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regul ated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous . [...]

Black plate (20,1) CAUTION l The seat-bottom power 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 en gine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrica l power . l Don't use the switch to[...]

Black plate (21,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Front of seat bottom 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 of [...]

Black plate (22,1) q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) T o adjust the lum bar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Always drive with the he ad restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are proper ly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no[...]

Black plate (23,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regul ated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Rear Seat W ARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks or place articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, a[...]

Black plate (24,1) W ARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: The seatback plays an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passeng ers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting th[...]

Black plate (25,1) CAUTION Before folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers, make sure there is no cup in a rear cup holder . Folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers while a cup is in the cup holder could soil or damage the seat bottom and seatback. CAUTION Be careful of the follow ing when using the remote handle lever s: l O[...]

Black plate (26,1) q Easy Fold Down Rear Seatbacks and Forward Slide Seat Bottom for Added Luggage Space (5- Door/Sport W agon) The seatback can be folded down and the seat bottom slid forward to provide a flat surface extending from the back of the front seats to the rear of the vehicle for extra luggage space. T o fold down the rear seatbacks and[...]

Black plate (27,1) When using the remote handle levers: CAUTION Be careful of the follow ing when using the remote handle lever s: l On a downward slope, the seatb ack could flip forward faster than on a flat area. l On an upward slope, the seatback may not fold down. When the seatbacks cannot be folded down with levers, pull the rear seatback forw[...]

Black plate (28,1) 3. Push the rear seatback knob down. T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 3. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoulder belt and check that all seat belt s are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-23)[...]

Black plate (29,1) Height adjustment 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 (30,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belt s. 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 belt[...]

Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremel y dangerous. During a collision, occupa nts not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things insi de the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injure d or even killed. In t[...]

Black plate (32,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Pe[...]

Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-23). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNI[...]

Black plate (34,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspecte[...]

Black plate (35,1) 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 severe frontal or near- frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The front seat belt retract[...]

Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Properly dispose of the pretensioner system: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pret[...]

Black plate (37,1) 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. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (C) (D) (B) (A) W ARNIN[...]

Black plate (38,1) W ARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerou s. In a collision, this would concentrate the imp act force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injur y . W e ar the lap portion of the belt snu gly and as low as possible. q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depr[...]

Black plate (39,1) q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It is now secure for passenger use. NOTE After returning the left-rear seatback to its upright position, fasten the lap portion of the belt. q Stowing and pulling out the Center -Rear Position Seat Belt T[...]

Black plate (40,1) Sport W agon T o stow the seat belt, retract the belt, put tongues (A) and (C) together and insert them into the ceiling recess. (A) (C) Ceiling recess T o pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A) with your finger while moving it downward, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess. Seat Belt Extender If your seat [...]

Black plate (41,1) W ARNING Do not use an extender that is too long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protectio n and you could be seriously injured. Do not use the extende r or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extend[...]

Black plate (42,1) 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 turne d to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ?[...]

Black plate (43,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are requi red by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding i[...]

Black plate (44,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a c hild must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system dependi ng on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer&apos[...]

Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat is dangerous: V ehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-39). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passeng[...]

Black plate (46,1) W ARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous . A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces proper ly and the two passenge rs could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than [...]

Black plate (47,1) 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 du e to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and ther[...]

Black plate (48,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-restraint 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 automatic locking m[...]

Black plate (49,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (Sedan) T ether strap position (Sedan) Anchor bracket T ether strap Anchor bracket locat ion (5-Door/Sport W agon) T ether strap position (5-Door/Sport W agon) T ether strap Route between head restraint upright. W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether [...]

Black plate (50,1) W ARNING Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-restraint system. If the child- restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child[...]

Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Child-restraint system anchorage s are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly installed child - restraint systems.Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment t[...]

Black plate (52,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoul der of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and[...]

Black plate (53,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child- Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the [...]

Black plate (54,1) 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: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is essential to do so if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light d[...]

Black plate (55,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjun cti[...]

Black plate (56,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand 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 lower [...]

Black plate (57,1) T ether strap position (5-Door/Sport W agon) T ether strap Route between head restraint upright. W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether 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 [...]

Black plate (58,1) 2. Expand 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 lower anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower anch[...]

Black plate (59,1) Anchor bracket locat ion and tether strap position (Sport W agon) Anchor bracket T ether strap W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether 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 re[...]

Black plate (60,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger d ashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of[...]

Black plate (61,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equippe d vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropr iate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at le[...]

Black plate (62,1) W ARNING Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modul es 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. [...]

Black plate (63,1) W ARNING Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: T ouching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immedi ately after inflation, they a re very hot. Y ou could get burned. Never install any front-end equipment to [...]

Black plate (64,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagno stic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger das[...]

Black plate (65,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-53) (2) Front seats (3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light (page 2-53) (6) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limi[...]

Black plate (66,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í Sedan/5-Door Sport Wagon (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (4) (3) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-52 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edit[...]

Black plate (67,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a frontal imp act of greater than moder ate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. 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 (68,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is also equipped with the front passenger air bag dea ctivation indicator light (page 2-39). These sensors are located under both of the front passen ger seat rails. These sensors determine the tota l seated weight on the front passenger seat. The sensors are also designed to prev[...]

Black plate (69,1) 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 (70,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the 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 weight sensors will detect [...]

Black plate (71,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deploy ment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat botto ms 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 (72,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork í When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. The side and curtain air b[...]

Black plate (73,1) Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level. l Hitting a solid wal l 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 rang[...]

Black plate (74,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provi de 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 ehic[...]

Black plate (75,1) 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 bags. Non-activation of side and curtai n air bag í The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the foll owing cas[...]

Black plate (76,1) A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or doesn't illuminate at all when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position. 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 Never tamper[...]

Black plate (77,1) W ARNING Dispose of the air bag properly: 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, injury can result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. NOTE If it beco[...]

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Black plate (79,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks .............................. ............................................. 3-2 Keys .......................................................... ................................ 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy[...]

Black plate (80,1) Keys W ARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: 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 p[...]

Black plate (81,1) T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the relea se button. Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the hatch/liftgate, and opens the trunk lid, and opens the powe r windows. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . CAUTION T o a[...]

Black plate (82,1) 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 hatch/ liftgate cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or [...]

Black plate (83,1) 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with [...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that all d oors and the hatch/liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the t[...]

Black plate (85,1) 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 (86,1) 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 (CR1620 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 If[...]

Black plate (87,1) Door Locks W ARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet 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. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with childr[...]

Black plate (88,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door lo[...]

Black plate (89,1) NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all doors and the hatch/liftgate. T o unlock only the driver's door, insert the key into the driver's door lock and turn the key briefly to the unlock posit ion and then immediately return it to the center position. L[...]

Black plate (90,1) Hatch (5-Door) W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the hatch area: Allowing a person to ride in the hatch area is dangerous. The person in the hatch area could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the hatch closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open h[...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE 2. T urn the lever to the right to unlock the hatch. Lev er After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. T o close, use both hands to push the hatch down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the hatch to make sure it is secure. q Lugga[...]

Black plate (92,1) Liftgate (Sport W agon) W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dan gerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed du ring sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cab[...]

Black plate (93,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the elect rical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the follow ing procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver . Cap 2. T urn the lever to the right to unlock t[...]

Black plate (94,1) 2. Set the right side of the retainer bar onto the retainer loop on the right side of the luggage compartment. Retainer loop 3. Slowly pull out the cover towards you and insert the cover ends into the hook retainers at the rear of the vehicle. Hook retainer Removing the cover 1. Remove the cover ends from the hook retainers and s[...]

Black plate (95,1) q Luggage Compartment Net The luggage compartment net can be used as a compartment separator or to keep animals in the back. CAUTION Make sure the net is firmly secured. If it is not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resultin g in injury . NOTE The width of the net anchors can be shortened by pushing both sides inwa[...]

Black plate (96,1) 2. Slowly pull out the net in the upward direction, insert the left and right net anchors into the ceiling retainers , and slide them to the position indicated in the figure. Net anchor Net T o remove the net: 1. Lift the net slightly and disengage the anchors from the ceiling retainers. 2. Slowly lower and support the net as it [...]

Black plate (97,1) T o install the net: 1. Fold down the rear seatback (page 2-12). 2. Remove the retainer bar from the rear seatback position. 3. Insert the retainer bar anchors into the left side of each rear seatback retainer (back of the seatback). Retainer bar Rear seat Retainer 4. Slide the retainer bar in the direction indicated in the figur[...]

Black plate (98,1) T runk Lid (Sedan) W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seri ously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when drivi ng: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an op[...]

Black plate (99,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry system transmi tter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release butt[...]

Black plate (100,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (Sedan) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful ad ults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted [...]

Black plate (101,1) 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. Power Windows Th[...]

Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger powe r window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-28). l Each passenger powe r window can also be operated by the power window master contr ol switches on the driver's d[...]

Black plate (103,1) NOTE If the battery was disco nnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/ close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically . Re- initialization of the autom atic function on the front passenger's power window cannot be[...]

Black plate (104,1) 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 procedu re, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed from the beginning. l If you are unable to cancel the function despite carrying ou[...]

Black plate (105,1) 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 Operating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operated when the power wind[...]

Black plate (106,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlocked position, all power windows on each door can be operated. With the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep the p[...]

Black plate (107,1) 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 belts on and insert your key in the ignition. If you see the vehicl e is in a secure area, you can open the tw o front windows as you approach the vehicl e to get the air moving bef[...]

Black plate (108,1) 2. T urn the key tow ard the front and hold it. After the doors and the hatch/ liftgate/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 t[...]

Black plate (109,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly . Before[...]

Black plate (110,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely . If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely , driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Maz[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 3. Grasp the support rod and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood o pen. Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip whil[...]

Black plate (112,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water o ff the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust and water damage to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch. T o clo[...]

Black plate (113,1) CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt. T o avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. Knowing Y our Mazda Doors and Locks 3-35 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page1 13 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (114,1) Immobilizer System 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 engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by law s in the United Sta[...]

Black plate (115,1) 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (116,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authorized 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 (117,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate/hatch are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system ope[...]

Black plate (118,1) l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON posit ion. The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off. NOTE The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the transmitter even when the system is armed. The alarm will not come on and the system will remain armed. q T o Stop [...]

Black plate (119,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving 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. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the [...]

Black plate (120,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Mirror defroster í T o turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-45). q Rearview Mirror W ARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the se[...]

Black plate (121,1) Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. T o reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate . Indicator light OFF button ON button NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . [...]

Black plate (122,1) 3-44 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page122 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (123,1) 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 (124,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catal ytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perfor m best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or [...]

Black plate (125,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is d[...]

Black plate (126,1) NOTE After driving some distance and turning o ff the engine, the sound of a valve openin g and closing can be heard at the rear of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self-checki ng device and it operates after turning off the engine. 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Ex[...]

Black plate (127,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: 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 [...]

Black plate (128,1) 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 othe[...]

Black plate (129,1) 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 perio d of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-t[...]

Black plate (130,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift 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. Do not rely on ABS as a su[...]

Black plate (131,1) Rocking the V ehicle W ARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overh eat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo mu[...]

Black plate (132,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure shown on the tires. Y our v[...]

Black plate (133,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. Y ou can estimate the wei[...]

Black plate (134,1) T railer T owing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page134 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

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

Black plate (136,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then turn it to the LOCK position. Push the key Automatic transaxle T o turn [...]

Black plate (137,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (pa[...]

Black plate (138,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _ 18 °C (0 °F)[...]

Black plate (139,1) W ARNING Dry brakes that have become wet by driving very slowly and applyi ng the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: 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 h[...]

Black plate (140,1) 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 goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parkin g[...]

Black plate (141,1) W ARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excess ive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surfac e). Y ou can still ha[...]

Black plate (142,1) W ARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicl e towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake syst em warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are [...]

Black plate (143,1) Manual T ransaxle Operation q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then relea se it slowly . A safety feature prevent s accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neut[...]

Black plate (144,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting 2.3-liter engine For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 26 km/h (16 mph) 2 to 3 45 km/h (28 mph) 3 to 4 53 km/h (33 mph) 4 to 5 63 km/h (39 mph) For cruising Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 13 km/h (8 mph) 2 to 3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3 to 4 50 km/h (3[...]

Black plate (145,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the A CC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks th[...]

Black plate (146,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unles s the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING If the engine is running fast er than idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving gear: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when t[...]

Black plate (147,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. T o chang e to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. T o return to autom atic[...]

Black plate (148,1) Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. l (2.3-liter engine mod el) If the automa[...]

Black plate (149,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 * → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear , tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model W ARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at hi[...]

Black plate (150,1) NOTE If the vehicle is driven at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear will not shift down to M1 automatically until the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ). If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M5 → M4 182 km/h (113 [...]

Black plate (151,1) (3.0-liter engine model) Gear V ehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph) M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph) M5 to M6 80 km/h (50 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better accelerati[...]

Black plate (152,1) 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steer ing wheel [...]

Black plate (153,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indi cator light turns off. W ARNING Keep the ON/OF F switch o[...]

Black plate (154,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/ACCE L button and hold it. Y our vehicl e will accelerate. Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ A[...]

Black plate (155,1) 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 automati cally resume when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed. If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicl[...]

Black plate (156,1) T raction Control System (TCS) í The T racti on Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the dr[...]

Black plate (157,1) If the light stays on when the TCS is not switched off, take you r vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE (3.0-liter engine mod el) After starting the engine when the coolant temperature is extremely low , the TCS is autom atically turned off. At this time, the TCS OFF indicator light will re[...]

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

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 meter 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 t[...]

Black plate (160,1) The trip meter record s 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 compute 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) When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrum ent cluster or information display's visibil ity is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity . T o cancel the illuminati on dimmer, rotate the thumb wheel upwa rd full[...]

Black plate (163,1) 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 5-31 Charging System W arning Light 5-32 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-33 Check Engine Light 5-33 ABS W arning Light 5-31 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (164,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-34 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-36 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-36 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-36 Security Indicator Light 5-36 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-37 Shift Position Indicator Light 5-37 TCS Indicator Light 5-37 TCS OFF Ind[...]

Black plate (165,1) 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 goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parkin g[...]

Black plate (166,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS contr ol unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion 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 jump-started to charge the b[...]

Black plate (167,1) 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 arni ng 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 [...]

Black plate (168,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfuncti[...]

Black plate (169,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. 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 turne d to the ON pos[...]

Black plate (170,1) 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 little washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-27). q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition [...]

Black plate (171,1) q Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to- pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear positi[...]

Black plate (172,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light í 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 TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. If the light stays on when the TCS is not switched off, take you r vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may hav[...]

Black plate (173,1) q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal light is operating (page 5-42). When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator lights flash (page 5-46). NOTE If an indicator light rema[...]

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 Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off 30[...]

Black plate (175,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the hea dlights, 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 Head[...]

Black plate (176,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever down (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 flash after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position. Right turn Left turn OFF [...]

Black plate (177,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reser voir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. D[...]

Black plate (178,1) V ariable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and c hoose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operat e continuously until the lever is relea[...]

Black plate (179,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defros ter clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically. The indicator light illu minates du[...]

Black plate (180,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress th[...]

Black plate (181,1) HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system repla ces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the Home Link button on the auto-dimming mirror activates garage doors, gates and [...]

Black plate (182,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subje ct to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be recei ved including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The[...]

Black plate (183,1) 4. After the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, release both the HomeLink and hand-held trans mitter buttons. NOTE If the HomeLink indicator light does not change to a rapidly blinking light, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800- 355- 3515 for assistance. 5. Press and hold the[...]

Black plate (184,1) q Gate operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “ time-out ” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission ― which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signa l during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “ ti[...]

Black plate (185,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............... ................................................ 6-2 Operating T ips ......................................................................... .. 6-2 V ent Operation ..................[...]

Black plate (186,1) 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 with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inle[...]

Black plate (187,1) 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 (188,1) 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 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page188 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (189,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate contr ol systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual T ype ............... ............................................................... .............................. p[...]

Black plate (190,1) Manual T ype A/C Switch Air intake selector Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low s[...]

Black plate (191,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to selec t airflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off. NOTE The air[...]

Black plate (192,1) W ARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dan gerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accide nt. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selec tor to the posit[...]

Black plate (193,1) NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature contr ol dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the position, then set the fan contro l dial to position 4. l If warmer air is desired at floor level , set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to ma[...]

Black plate (194,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selec tor to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dia[...]

Black plate (195,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Temperature control dial OFF switch Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch Auto switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be au[...]

Black plate (196,1) 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 selected speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow [...]

Black plate (197,1) 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 (198,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature 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 po[...]

Black plate (199,1) Interior temperature sensor Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-15 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page199 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:52 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remove CAUTION l T o prevent da mage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance. l Be carefu[...]

Black plate (201,1) 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 (202,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mountains, an d 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 sig[...]

Black plate (203,1) 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 (204,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/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 CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the unit. [...]

Black plate (205,1) 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 CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penc[...]

Black plate (206,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damag e the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anything that can damage, war p, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the sa[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only con veys a license for private, non-com mercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-gener ating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via[...]

Black plate (208,1) About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playba ck or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fro[...]

Black plate (209,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input [...]

Black plate (210,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rate. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression according to compression conditions and this allows for compression with preference given to sound quality . 6-26 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page210 Tuesday , July[...]

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Cassette T ape Player CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) Power/V olume/Sound Controls ................... .................................................. ......... page 6-28 Operating the Radio ..................[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the igni tion 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 audi[...]

Black plate (213,1) 2. T urn the audio contr ol dial to adjust the selected functions as foll ows: 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 aft[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Auto memory button/Electric serial number button Satellite button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM1[...]

Black plate (215,1) 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 and 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 eac[...]

Black plate (216,1) SA TELLITE RAD IO (SA T) V ehicles equipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quali ty programming coast to coast via satellite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio uni[...]

Black plate (217,1) MEMO 6-33 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page217 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:53 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (218,1) 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 (219,1) 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 button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or [...]

Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button T rack down button T rack up button Rev erse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forward b utton CD play button CD slot CD eject button Load button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mecha nism will set the CD and begin play . [...]

Black plate (221,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( , ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan[...]

Black plate (222,1) 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 (223,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion. A CD cannot be inserted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beepin g 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 insertion[...]

Black plate (224,1) 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 button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. The “ DISC OUT ” display flashes. 2. Press the CD eject button ( )[...]

Black plate (225,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 seconds or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o chang e to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds, or press the folder up button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the ne[...]

Black plate (226,1) (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 (Musi c CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during pl[...]

Black plate (227,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay 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 charact ers is limited. If the numbe[...]

Black plate (228,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot 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 (229,1) 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 (230,1) q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, press the volume button ( ). T o decrease the volume, press the volume button ( ). q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player> SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRI[...]

Black plate (231,1) When playing a CD Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the next track. Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the current track. q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be cancel[...]

Black plate (232,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servi[...]

Black plate (233,1) 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 mir ror, 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 (234,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when 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 is on q Map Lights The map lig[...]

Black plate (235,1) q Luggage Compartment Light 5-Door Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the hatch is open Sport W agon Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open q Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light Interio[...]

Black plate (236,1) Information Display OPEN/CLOSE switch (with navigation system) AMB switch (with outside temperature display ) TIL T switch (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK switch SET switch q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emper ature Display (Outside T emperature Display[...]

Black plate (237,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK/CLK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flas h. T o select[...]

Black plate (238,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicl e conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambie nt temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Press t[...]

Black plate (239,1) 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 Do not use the bottle holder s for containers without caps. The contents may [...]

Black plate (240,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: 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 Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while pa rked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (241,1) q Glove Box T o open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release latch. q Storage Box (5[...]

Black plate (242,1) Luggage compartment, left side Knob q Cargo Securing Loops (5-Door/ Sport W agon) W ARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure c[...]

Black plate (243,1) q Cargo Sub-Compartment (Sport W agon) T o use the cargo sub-compartment, remove trunk board A and open trunk board B. Cargo sub- compartment T runk board A T runk board B Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W[...]

Black plate (244,1) CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: l Don't use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). l Don't use accessories that are not genuine Mazda access ories or the equivalent. l Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to preven[...]

Black plate (245,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ..................... ..................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................ ... 7-2 Flat Tire .............................................................[...]

Black plate (246,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights war n 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 (247,1) Spare Tir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illust rated in the diagram. Sedan/5-door Spare tire T ire hold-down bolt (Gold) Sport Wagon Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Lug wrench Jack With sub-woofer T ire hold-down bolt (Gold) With sub-woofer 5-door Sedan In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazd[...]

Black plate (248,1) q Jack T o remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. T urn the wing bolt counterclockwise. (5-Door/Sport W agon) 1. T urn the kno b and remove the cover . 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. T urn the wing bolt counterclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. 7-4 In Case of an E[...]

Black plate (249,1) q Spare Tir e 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 used only for VER Y short periods. T emporary spares should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. W ARNING Do not install the temporar y spar[...]

Black plate (250,1) 2. T urn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. (5-Door) 1. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector . Connector NOTE Extra strength may be required to uncouple the connector . Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly . If uncoupling is very difficult, remove the wiring from the groove in the trunk board. Then, pu[...]

Black plate (251,1) (Sport W agon) 1. Remove trunk board A and open trunk board B. T runk board B T runk board A 2. For vehicles equipped with a cargo sub-compartment, remove the cargo sub-compartment. 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt and remove the woofer and spare tire. Lock washer W ing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer Fo[...]

Black plate (252,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibra te excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change[...]

Black plate (253,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wren ch firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installing it. Notch T [...]

Black plate (254,1) W ARNING Use only the front and rear jacki ng positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle cou ld slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in th[...]

Black plate (255,1) 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. Register them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box a[...]

Black plate (256,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand. W ARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to [...]

Black plate (257,1) W ARNING Always securely and correctly tight en the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This c ould result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configu[...]

Black plate (258,1) NOTE T o prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly . 7-14 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page258 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:53 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (259,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indi cates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING T urn the ignition switch off and remove the key from the ignition switch when you inspect the engine: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the [...]

Black plate (260,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 2.3-liter engine Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir 3.0-liter engine If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as requ[...]

Black plate (261,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. T urn the ignition switch to the ST ART position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and accel[...]

Black plate (262,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly . So follow 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 Always wear eye prote ction when wor king near the battery: W orking without eye protection is dangero[...]

Black plate (263,1) W ARNING Connect the negative cable to a good groun d point away from the battery: Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous. A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone. Route the jumper ca bles away from parts that will be [...]

Black plate (264,1) Push-Starting W ARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: T owing a vehicle to star t 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. Y ou can't start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. CAUTION Do not pu[...]

Black plate (265,1) T owing Description W e recommend 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. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage[...]

Black plate (266,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down , as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper . Hooks Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When d[...]

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

Black plate (268,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to yo ur vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance. 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 wor k, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (269,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following condition s apply . If any do apply , foll ow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with exte[...]

Black plate (270,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-liter engine I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible ins[...]

Black plate (271,1) 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 installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repa[...]

Black plate (272,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-liter engine I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3[...]

Black plate (273,1) 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 fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

Black plate (274,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following condition s apply . If any do apply , foll ow Schedule 2. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corrosive materia[...]

Black plate (275,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (276,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate [...]

Black plate (277,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance (2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine o[...]

Black plate (278,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Cle[...]

Black plate (279,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (280,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 115 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubric[...]

Black plate (281,1) 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 (282,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during t[...]

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

Black plate (284,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. and CANADA[...]

Black plate (285,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to[...]

Black plate (286,1) 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 become very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefu lly inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do no t open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine [...]

Black plate (287,1) 3.0-liter engine If it's at or near LOW or L, add enough coolant to the coolan t reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to FULL or F . CAUTION l Radiator coolant will damag e paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. l Use only soft (dem ineralized) water in the coolant mix ture. W ater [...]

Black plate (288,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is show n on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. If engine coolant other than FL22 type is used, the engine coolant must be replaced earlier than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled maintenan ce (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empt y or new[...]

Black plate (289,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on [...]

Black plate (290,1) If new fluid is requi red frequently , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3.0-liter engine Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not require periodic changi ng. Low OK High Loosen T ighten The level must be kept between the H and L marks. V isual ly examine the lines and hoses for le[...]

Black plate (291,1) CAUTION Do not shift the shif t lever while the engine is warming up. If the A TF level is extremely low , the automati c transaxle could be damaged. 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the d[...]

Black plate (292,1) 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P . W ARNING Sudden V ehicle Movement: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle cou ld move suddenly and cause an accident. Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever . 4. W ith the engine still[...]

Black plate (293,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reser voir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Using W asher Fluid Without Anti[...]

Black plate (294,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood' s secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. Wiper Blades CAUT[...]

Black plate (295,1) NOTE T o prevent damag e to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms , raise the driver side wiper arm first. Converse ly , when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down first. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the b lade assembly to expose the p lastic locking clip.[...]

Black plate (296,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the passen ger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in the[...]

Black plate (297,1) 2. Hold the end of the blade 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 the new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then ins[...]

Black plate (298,1) 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assem bly in the reverse o[...]

Black plate (299,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related access ories contain lead and lead compo unds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Eye Protection: W orking without eye protection is dangerous. Battery flui d contains[...]

Black plate (300,1) q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electroly te immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle will[...]

Black plate (301,1) q Tire Inflation Pr essure W ARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handli ng or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure (page 10-8). Inspect all tire press ures monthly (including the spare) when the tir[...]

Black plate (302,1) Also, inspect them for un even wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire press ures to specification (page 10-8) and inspe ct the lug nuts for tightness. C[...]

Black plate (303,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its constructi on. It is lighter and smaller than a co[...]

Black plate (304,1) When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear . Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots. 8-38 Maintenance and Care Owner[...]

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

Black plate (306,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion 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. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Handling Halogen B[...]

Black plate (307,1) 5. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing it. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Use the [...]

Black plate (308,1) 3. T urn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 4. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . Brake lights/T aillights, Rear turn signal lights (Sedan) 1. Pull the cen[...]

Black plate (309,1) 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 . (5-Door) 1. T urn the kno b and remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover. 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. [...]

Black plate (310,1) 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . (Sport W agon) 1. T urn the kno b and remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover. 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bul[...]

Black plate (311,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . Reverse lights T aillights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (5-Door/Sport W agon) 1. Remove the cover . 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . Reverse lights T aillights 4. Install the new bulb[...]

Black plate (312,1) (Sport W agon) 1. Remove the liftgate up per trim and high-mount brake light component. 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 1. W rap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to [...]

Black plate (313,1) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Overhead light/Map lights (Without overhead console) 1. W rap a flathead screwdriver with 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 lig[...]

Black plate (314,1) V anity mirror lights Edge (T ype A) Edge V anity mirror lights (T ype B) (5-Door) Luggage compartment light Luggage compartment light (Sport Wagon) Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Ins[...]

Black plate (315,1) Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate 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 as [...]

Black plate (316,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components don't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is b lown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. T urn off the igni tion switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. [...]

Black plate (317,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SP ARE ―― 2 SP ARE ―― 3 SP ARE ―― 4 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 5 ―― ― 6 INJ 15A Injector 7 ENG BAR 10A *1 Air flow sensor , EGR control valve 15A *2 8 ― *1 ―― ENG BB *2 5A Cooling fan 9 HEAD LR 15A [...]

Black plate (318,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 16 TCM 15A *1 TCM 10A *2 17 ENG+B 7.5A PCM, TCM 18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump 19 IG KEY1 30A Engine control unit, Lighter 20 P.WIND 30A Power window 21 ―― ― 22 DRL 20A DRL 23 ―― ― 24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor 25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock 26 IG KEY2 40A Rear wiper [...]

Black plate (319,1) Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel ) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket 2 ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system 3 A/C 10 A Heater 4 MIRROR 5 A Power control mirror 5 SAS 10 A ABS unit, SAS unit 6 SEA T 15 A Seat warmer í 7 METER ACC 5 A Audio light off unit 8 METER IG 15 A Instrumen[...]

Black plate (320,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. 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 h[...]

Black plate (321,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary[...]

Black plate (322,1) 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 prote ct 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 (323,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and 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 finish[...]

Black plate (324,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleane rs, or strong detergents contai ning highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome- plated or anodized aluminum pa rts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for ice[...]

Black plate (325,1) 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 dashboa rd, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredient s which may cause disco l[...]

Black plate (326,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily , greasy , or waxy film, c lean them with glass cleaner . Follow the direction s on the container . CAUTION Don't scrape or scrat ch the inside of the rear window . Y ou may damage the rear window defroster grid. 8-60 Maintenance and Care Appearance [...]

Black plate (327,1) 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 Customer Assis[...]

Black plate (328,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle[...]

Black plate (329,1) 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our dealer's name and locat ion 6. Y our question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distribut or . Cust[...]

Black plate (330,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, problems, or complaint s regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

Black plate (331,1) Please recognize that the resolution of servi ce 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 resolve[...]

Black plate (332,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain 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 orkla nd Boule[...]

Black plate (333,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why 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 servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicin[...]

Black plate (334,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle[...]

Black plate (335,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by provi ding the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model[...]

Black plate (336,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 C[...]

Black plate (337,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1[...]

Black plate (338,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arranty l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arranty l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l California[...]

Black plate (339,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. 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 (340,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion 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 (341,1) 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 built for your country may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactor[...]

Black plate (342,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved 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 ems[...]

Black plate (343,1) 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, comput ers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while d riving also ties-up the driver's [...]

Black plate (344,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page344 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (345,1) Keyless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page345 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (346,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire gradi ng system developed by the U.S. Nationa l 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 [...]

Black plate (347,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, underinflation , or excessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tir[...]

Black plate (348,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundam ental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. q Information [...]

Black plate (349,1) 11. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is a n 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 tire size and load index rating may be different [...]

Black plate (350,1) 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 118 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 the[...]

Black plate (351,1) 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 as[...]

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

Black plate (353,1) D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagon al ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 9-27 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page353 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (354,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label contai ning tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver'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 tire[...]

Black plate (355,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflati on: Driving your vehicle with und er-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe crackin g, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with unexpecte d loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation [...]

Black plate (356,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recom mended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and a ccidents. 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 (357,1) Tire 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 pressure mont hly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum ti[...]

Black plate (358,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire pe rformance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of dif[...]

Black plate (359,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not 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 loadi ng conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road t[...]

Black plate (360,1) 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 or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle wi ll provide maximum return of vehicle design p[...]

Black plate (361,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the veh icle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passenger s, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipmen t. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (362,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. When tow ing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subt[...]

Black plate (363,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination weight of occupants and c argo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupant[...]

Black plate (364,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certi fication Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handli ng, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (365,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combination W e ight Rating) is the maximum allo wable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (I[...]

Black plate (366,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accide nt, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals bec[...]

Black plate (367,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combination weight of occu pants and cargo shoul d never exceed XXX kg o r XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard. (2) Determ ine the combination weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in[...]

Black plate (368,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receive[...]

Black plate (369,1) 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 Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (370,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Deal er, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.[...]

Black plate (371,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

Black plate (372,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification numbe r 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 La bel q V ehicle Emission Control Inform[...]

Black plate (373,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number 2.3-liter engine Forward 3.0-liter engine Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page373 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (374,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V , 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in) Compression ratio 9.7 10.0 q E[...]

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

Black plate (376,1) q Dimensions Item Specification Overall length Sedan 4,745 mm *3 (186.8 in), 4,765 mm *4 (187.6 in) 5-Door 4,745 mm *3 (186.8 in), 4,765 mm *4 (187.6 in) Sport W agon 4,770 mm *3 (187.8 in), 4,785 mm *4 (188.4 in) Overall width 1,780 mm (70.1 in) Overall height Sedan/5-Door 1,440 mm (56.7 in) Sport W agon 1,455 mm (57.3 in) Trac[...]

Black plate (377,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 55 H1 ( ― ) Low beam Halogen 55 H1 ( ― ) Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights 27 ― (#2357A) Parking lights 5 W5W ( ― ) Fog lights í 55 H11 (H11) Side-marker lights 5 ― ( ― ) High-mount brake light Sedan Non-LED[...]

Black plate (378,1) T ype B T ype A q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicl e. When replacing tires, Mazda recommend s that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contac t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pres[...]

Black plate (379,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page379 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (380,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-46 Ambient T emper ature Display ....... ... 6-53 Antenna ............................................. 6-16 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) ......... 5-6 W arning light ........................[...]

Black plate (381,1) D Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-6 Door Locks ......................................... 3-9 Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10 Driving T ips ............ ............................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17 Break-in period ............................ 4-7 Driving in [...]

Black plate (382,1) H Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-40 Flashing ...................................... 5-41 High-low beam .......................... 5-41 Leveling ..................................... 5-41 On reminder ............................... 5-40 HomeLink Wireless Control System ............... ..............[...]

Black plate (383,1) O Odometer and Trip Meter ............... ... 5-25 Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-41 Overhead Console ............................. 6-56 Overhead Lights ................................ 6-50 Overheating ....................................... 7-15 Overloading .............................. ........ 4-11 P Pa[...]

Black plate (384,1) S Storage Compartments ...................... 6-56 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-58 Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-59 Center box .................................. 6-56 Center console ............................ 6-57 Glove box ................................... 6-57 Overhead console ....................... 6[...]

Black plate (385,1) W Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-43 Blades replacement .................... 8-28 Winter Driving .................................... 4-9 Index 1 1-7 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page385 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Black plate (386,1) 1 1-8 Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page386 Tuesday , July 25 2006 1:54 PM Form No.8W54-EA-06G[...]

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 /#<&#A0#8+A'#?[...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthor ized Mazda Dealer if y ou are missing the f ollowing accessor y . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF D[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/[...]

4 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Contents Preparation n Bef ore Use Accessories ........................................................................................ 2 Laser products: .................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................[...]

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv a nced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memory P oint Confir mation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P o int Deletion), (Displ[...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Saf ety Inf or mation n Read this owner’ s manual for your Na vigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from f ailure to o[...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions; (1) this de vice may not cause interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation of the device. Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended to[...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked f or extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y not[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/[...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions l T o remov e the remote control from the cradle press l When placing the remote control back in the cradle , press it until you hear it engage . PUSH Jo ystick l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and left. l Scrolls map . ZOOM key Changes the map[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor t engage. Note Match the polarity of the batter ies with the and marks in the batter y case. l Battery: T wo AA batteries (R6PU) l Battery life: Approximately 5 months of normal use (when using manganese batteries at ambient temperatures) l Battery replacement: Replace the batteries as soon as possible w[...]

12 Routing Address Book Getting started Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition switch is k ept in the ON or ACC position fo r a long time while[...]

13 Getting started l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language b y select and press . Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 49) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless y ou select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select t[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Bef ore Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when y ou set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehic[...]

15 Getting started Menu appear s when pressing . Displa y Menu screen will be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Displa y Menu screen will be disappeared when they ha ve been unused during a fe w seconds. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will brig[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen change n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will distract [...]

17 Getting started MEMO /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/[...]

18 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using v arious methods provided by the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select the desi : ID , OR, W A, : CA, NV : AZ, CO , MT , N M : IA, KS, MN, M O : OK, TX[...]

19 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 27. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. [...]

20 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search P oint of interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to [...]

21 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 27. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly elect W hen narro wing own to category ame elect W hen narro wing own to city ame elect W hen narro wing own t o t he earest facility elect W hen narro wing own to a phone umber elect Select the category name from [...]

22 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Select the s o : Sor ts t[...]

23 Before Use Getting started Routing Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name . Select the name from the list Select /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/[...]

24 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Select Select the Pre v Select Enter/Select th 1st[...]

25 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 27. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions . : Display the fiv e previous suggestions . : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Select Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Previous Destination. Enter/Selec[...]

26 Before Use Getting started Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Before Steps S e l e c t Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data ENTER ENTER O[...]

27 Before Use Getting started Routing Char acter Entr y T o enter the street name, city name, and other . T o enter the house phone num ber , and other . Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Displa y up to[...]

28 Before Use Getting started Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 P osition the cursor on y our destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displa yed on the map . Select (Wa y point) to se[...]

29 Before Use Getting started Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons shown on maps . Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t Fo o d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobile [...]

30 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options l During route guidance y ou can change the route options, stop or check the route . Before Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W ay P oint Po s i t i o n s Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Se[...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from l[...]

32 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the button : Mov e the s : Carry out a be display e : Stop the s : Carr y out a be display e : Mov e to t h : Displays t h POIs : Dis p selected, it selected t o ENTER /#<&#A0#8[...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Move the start point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation starts the button will be display ed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to adv ance quickly . : Stop the simulation[...]

34 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Before Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displays Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS[...]

35 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Set a memory point using your preferred method. Select a memory point to be modified : Allo ws the display icon to be selected. P age 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also playbac k sounds. (With direction icon function) The beep aler t only activates[...]

36 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A v oid Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Select Select /#<&#A0#8[...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book : Changes the detour position : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using your preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When editing has been comple[...]

38 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition V oice Recognition l V oice control can be carried out by simply Pressing and using a voice command ( page 39) spoken into the microphone . Note After the navigation system has been set, v oice recognition needs approximately 2 min utes f or activation on preparation. W ait momen[...]

39 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition A voiding V oice Recognition Err ors. Read the notes listed below to allo w the V oice Recognition function to recognize your v oice properly . l Speak a voice command clearly . l K eep yourself in a saf e driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to make a voice c[...]

40 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the v olume control for the v oice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the button to re[...]

41 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up MEMO /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG(TKFC[,WN[2/[...]

42 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map displa y conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system inf or mation. n Stop your vehic le before the f ollowing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent view[...]

43 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Au to : The displa y will automatically switch between Da y and Night illumination mode when the[...]

44 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is display ed until reaching the destination or a wa y point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the remaining time. Select [...]

45 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou set the categor ies on the area display ed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enab les you store up to six diff erent kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Sel[...]

46 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of your v ehicle display . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P o sition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or t[...]

47 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up select . h you are u rrent position on is complete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if y ou pref er 24-hour display; f or 12-hour display . Select to mo ve the[...]

48 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Map display mode Single-screen display Map Display sc[...]

49 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Bef ore Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred language from the list. /#<&#A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG[...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance Enlarged J unction Diagram Before a f or k in the road , an enlarged diagram of the j[...]

51 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, you do not ha ve to set it[...]

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed by the U .S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulat[...]

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehic le position may not be displayed correctl y on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automaticall y corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y[...]

54 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following pr oblems in a route sear ch, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The dr iver should alwa ys pay attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decisio[...]

55 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to operational errors or mistak es. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem before calling an Expert Dealer, w e recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vices.[...]

56 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position [...]

57 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, chec k if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be play ed wi[...]

58 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ver use solv ents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer, w[...]