Mazda 2007 SPEED6 manual

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Black plate (1,1) Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page1 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page2 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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 enjoya ble 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 ne[...]

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

Black plate (5,1) Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page5 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F 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. [...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page6 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ........................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... ....................................................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page7 T uesday , M[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ...... .................................................. ........................ page 3-37 Power window swi tch ................................................................ .[...]

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

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page12 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the su[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (19,1) Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment Front 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 seat bottom Raise or[...]

Black plate (20,1) q Lumbar Support Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar 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 properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your he[...]

Black plate (21,1) NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Rear Seat W ARNING 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[...]

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

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

Black plate (24,1) W ARNING Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy , and the corresponding prete nsioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. Whil e it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a s[...]

Black plate (25,1) 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 (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-18). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNING[...]

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt 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 , ha ve it inspecte[...]

Black plate (28,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these syst ems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents,[...]

Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Have your seat belt s changed immediately if the prete nsioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy , and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an acciden t than no seat belt at all, using a [...]

Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Systems 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 po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunc[...]

Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dan gerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a su[...]

Black plate (32,1) q Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. (B) (A) NOTE T o encourage rear seat passen gers to wear their seat belt s, we suggest leavi ng the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times. q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue[...]

Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer . This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment[...]

Black plate (34,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

Black plate (35,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning ligh t/beep reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illumin[...]

Black plate (36,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (38,1) W ARNING Do not install a front-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploy ing air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restrain t system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front pa[...]

Black plate (39,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or agains t the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side an d curtain ai[...]

Black plate (40,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (41,1) 1. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 2. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt [...]

Black plate (42,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route the tether stra p between the head restraint and the seatback: R[...]

Black plate (43,1) 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 (44,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front an[...]

Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and c urtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air[...]

Black plate (46,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint syste m, be sure the belt fully retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before o[...]

Black plate (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun ct[...]

Black plate (48,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. 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 lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res t[...]

Black plate (49,1) W ARNING Always route the tether stra p between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tethe r strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loose n the child-restraint syst em. The child- restraint system could move whi ch may result in death or [...]

Black plate (50,1) 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 lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower a[...]

Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachi[...]

Black plate (52,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of[...]

Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at lea[...]

Black plate (54,1) W ARNING Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. S[...]

Black plate (55,1) W ARNING Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air ba gs have inflated: T ouching the components of the supplement al restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immedi ately after inflation, they a re very hot. Y ou cou ld get burned. Never install any front-end equipment [...]

Black plate (56,1) NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury , however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clot hing through friction. l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of i[...]

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (58,1) 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 2-48) (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 2-48) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load lim[...]

Black plate (59,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-47 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page59 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:43 AM Form No.8V77-EA-[...]

Black plate (60,1) 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 curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will functio[...]

Black plate (61,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is also equipped with the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-33). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rail s. These sensors determine the tota l seated weight on the front passenger seat. The sensor s are also designed to prev[...]

Black plate (62,1) 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 (63,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weight sensor s will det[...]

Black plate (64,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deployment 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 bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l T o allow the sensors to function properly , a[...]

Black plate (65,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curta in air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. How ever , the side bag s[...]

Black plate (66,1) Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level. l Hitting a soli d wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object. l Landing hard or the vehicle falling. l Frontal impact within about a 30 degree rang[...]

Black plate (67,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cases: l Collision from the rear . l Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side and curtain air bags. l V ehi[...]

Black plate (68,1) l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air b ags. Non-activation of side and curtain air bag The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: [...]

Black plate (69,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light const antly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If either 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 w[...]

Black plate (70,1) 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, injur y can result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. NOTE If it be[...]

Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Functions[...]

Black plate (72,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enable s the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the trunk lid without operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key enables add[...]

Black plate (73,1) Y our Mazda has two kinds of keys. Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button Master key V alet key Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Master key V alet key Ignition switch and steering column lock Y es Y es Driver's door Y es Y es Glove box Y es [...]

Black plate (74,1) CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the foll owing conditions: l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. l The advanced key is near electronic de vices such as per[...]

Black plate (75,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct p ole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c[...]

Black plate (76,1) 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an A[...]

Black plate (77,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery powe r is low , or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become na[...]

Black plate (78,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the ad[...]

Black plate (79,1) T o unlock Driver's door request switch T o unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. T o unlock all doors and the trunk lid, press the request switch a gain within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds wi ll be heard. Front passenge[...]

Black plate (80,1) q Starting the Engine Ignition switch positions W ithout a traditional key , some of the ignition switch functions are different. Start knob LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminate[...]

Black plate (81,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is con trolled by the spark ignition system. This system meet s all Canadian Interference-Causing Equ ipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip that[...]

Black plate (82,1) NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (red) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the syst em to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufacturer simi[...]

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the igni tion switch has to be pushed in from the ACC position and turne d. W ithout being pushed in, the igni tion switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery [...]

Black plate (84,1) T ransmitter Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause unde[...]

Black plate (85,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will wor k whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed. (T urning on the alarm ) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will[...]

Black plate (86,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY war ning light (red) rema ins illuminated, do not con tinue to drive the vehicl[...]

Black plate (87,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request switch for a front door or the trunk lid is pressed while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 3 times to indicate that the front doors and the trunk lid cannot be locked. l There is a separate advanced key in the vehicle. [...]

Black plate (88,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

Black plate (89,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (90,1) 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 (91,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid, and opens the power windows. It ca[...]

Black plate (92,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the trunk lid cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the tr[...]

Black plate (93,1) The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors and the trunk lid, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors and the trunk lid have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the [...]

Black plate (94,1) 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 (95,1) NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pressing with a finger, use a small screwdriver to press out the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmi tter . q Service [...]

Black plate (96,1) 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 , temperat ures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with childr[...]

Black plate (97,1) 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 locks. Unlock Lock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate[...]

Black plate (98,1) NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all doors and the trunk lid. 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 position and then immediatel y return it to the center position. Lockin[...]

Black plate (99,1) T runk Lid 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 enteri ng the cabin of a vehicle through an open trun[...]

Black plate (100,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk Lid W ARNING Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not allo w children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from[...]

Black plate (101,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being unlocked when the doors are unlock ed with the key . If you must leave your Mazda with another person, such as a parking attendant, protect v aluables in the trunk by locking the trunk with the mast er key , or the request switch (with advanced key[...]

Black plate (102,1) q T runk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means [...]

Black plate (103,1) W ARNING Close the trunk lid and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure. Always keep the car from being a tempting place[...]

Black plate (104,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. W ARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power window s are dangerous. A person' s hands, head, o r even neck could be cau ght by the window and result in serious injur y or even death. This warnin[...]

Black plate (105,1) Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Open Close Master control s witches Open Close Front/rear passenger switc h Auto-opening/closing T o fully open the window autom atically , press the switch[...]

Black plate (106,1) NOTE Pressing the power window switch once when the window is fully closed will only open it about 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenient ventilation of the cabin. Canceling the two-step down function T o cancel the two-step down function for each passenger window , carry out the following procedure using the master control switches. 1[...]

Black plate (107,1) W ARNING Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the full y closed position or while fully holdi ng up the power window switch: Blocking the power window just before it reaches the fully close d position or while fully holdi ng up the power window switch is dangerous. In this case, the jam-safe functi on canno[...]

Black plate (108,1) W ARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep the power window lock switch in the locked position: Unintentional power window operation is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or nec k could be cau ght by the window and result in serious injury. NOTE When the power wi ndow lock switch is in the locked posi[...]

Black plate (109,1) Auto-Opening Because nobody like s getting into a very hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you put your seat belt s on and insert your key in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in a secure area, you can open the all windows as you approac h the vehicle to get the air moving befor[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the trunk lid are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operat ion, turn the key to the center position, then turn it toward the front again. NOTE The window opening operat ion also can be stopped by turning the key toward the back. [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When removing the fuel cap, loose n 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 . Befo[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) 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 , drive n, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized M[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) 3. Grasp the suppor t rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Clip Pad Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check un der 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 supp[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off 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 (1 15,1) CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt. T o avoid damaging the sunsha de, do not push up on it. Knowing Y our Mazda Doors and Locks 3-45 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page1 15 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:44 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is gove[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with th[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (includin g auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason , and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting [...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by[...]

Black plate (120,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wit[...]

Black plate (121,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. For[...]

Black plate (122,1) Theft-Deterrent System The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the k[...]

Black plate (123,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside d oor- lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ig[...]

Black plate (124,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the[...]

Black plate (125,1) After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. W ARNING Always return the outside mir rors to the driving position before you star t driving: Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is [...]

Black plate (126,1) W ARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-56 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page126 T uesda[...]

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

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

Black plate (129,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flamma ble: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (130,1) 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 v[...]

Black plate (131,1) 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 fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, an[...]

Black plate (132,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-thr[...]

Black plate (133,1) 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 (134,1) 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 co uld overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo mu[...]

Black plate (135,1) W ARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Y our vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. q Tire Chains This vehicle cannot be o[...]

Black plate (136,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight ratin g (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V eh icle Safety Standar d Label on the driver's door frame. Exc eeding these ratings can cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. Y ou can estimate th[...]

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

Black plate (138,1) T railer T owing The Mazdaspeed6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazdaspeed6. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:44 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

Black plate (141,1) W ARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the veh icle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. Y ou will lose steering contro l and a serious accident could occur . Before leaving the d river's seat, always set the parking bra[...]

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

Black plate (143,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . W ARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned of[...]

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

Black plate (145,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. W ARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: [...]

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

Black plate (147,1) W ARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes co uld fail and cause a serious accide nt. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position Depress the clutch pedal all the wa[...]

Black plate (148,1) W ARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfac es or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle c[...]

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

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

Black plate (151,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Do not use the cruis e control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. l Hilly terrain l St[...]

Black plate (152,1) W ARNING Keep the ON/OF F switch off when cruise control is no t in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switc h on when not using the cruise contro l is dangerous as you may hit one of the other buttons and pu t the vehicle in cruise control unexpec tedly . This could result in loss of vehicle control. q T o Set Speed 1. Activat e the cruis[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (158,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ................................... ................................................................... page 5-21 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-2[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (167,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng 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 po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfun[...]

Black plate (168,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deacti vated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder . Driver seated/Front passenge r not seated 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 [...]

Black plate (169,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-18). q A WD W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne[...]

Black plate (170,1) KEY W arning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, it illumi nates momentarily an d then goes out. l If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless system, it illumi nates continuously . W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warnin[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (179,1) NOTE This defroster is not desig ned for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window , remove it before using the defroster . Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Driving Y our Mazda Switches and Controls 5-41 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page179 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:44[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (183,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow 1. Press the upp er 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 c[...]

Black plate (184,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Defroster and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Floor V ents Defroster V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page184 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:44 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (189,1) Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-9 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page189 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (195,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the In- dash CD changer will not play the CD. 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 pencil as sh[...]

Black plate (196,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anyt hing 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 (197,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys 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 (terrest rial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via[...]

Black plate (198,1) About folders an d 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 fr[...]

Black plate (199,1) 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 displ ay l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been inpu[...]

Black plate (200,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rat e. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression accordi ng to compression conditions and this allows for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . 6-20 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page200 T uesd[...]

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

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

Black plate (203,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON NOTE About 5 seconds after[...]

Black plate (204,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial 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 butt on ( ) and FM by pressing the FM[...]

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

Black plate (206,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles e quipped with the separa tely 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 u[...]

Black plate (207,1) MEMO 6-27 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page207 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (208,1) 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 (209,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

Black plate (210,1) 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 (211,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertio n. A CD cannot be inser ted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time. Simultaneously pressing the power/volume dial and the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF . Normal insertio[...]

Black plate (212,1) 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 until a beep sound is heard. The “ DISC OUT ” display flashes. 2. Press the CD eject button ( ) [...]

Black plate (213,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 second s or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o change to the previous folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds, or press the folder up butt on ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the ne[...]

Black plate (214,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play . Switching the display (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during pla[...]

Black plate (215,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number [...]

Black plate (216,1) 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 (217,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) 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 the[...]

Black plate (218,1) NOTE Cassette tape, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the follow ing cases: l A cassette deck, CD changer, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio syste m. l A cassette tape, or CD has not been inserted. q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek [...]

Black plate (219,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (220,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . The vanity mirror light will illumi nate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead [...]

Black plate (221,1) 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 (222,1) q Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light 6-42 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page222 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (223,1) 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 emperature Di splay (Outside T emperature Display[...]

Black plate (224,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK/CLK switch unti l 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 (225,1) 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 (226,1) CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the lighter socket for plug- in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equival[...]

Black plate (227,1) q Rear T o remove, open the ashtray lid, grasp both sides of the ashtray and pull it out. Cup Holder W ARNING Never use a cu p holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything o[...]

Black plate (228,1) 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 bott le holders for containers without caps. The contents may[...]

Black plate (229,1) 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 eyegla sses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Glove Box T o open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the master key (auxiliary key * ) and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock . * Advanced key equipped vehicle 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. [...]

Black plate (231,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position to prevent the battery from discharging. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Don't [...]

Black plate (232,1) 4. Open the tray by pulling the lower release catch. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket. Plug 6. Make sure the connection plug cord is running through the cap slot; reinstal l the cap and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the opened position ). Plug cord 7. Pass the con[...]

Black plate (233,1) 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 (234,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (235,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. T iedown e yelet T ool bag Jack Jack lev er Lug wrench Spare tire In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page235 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the trunk mat. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a c onventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and shou[...]

Black plate (237,1) T o remove the spare tire 1. Remove the trunk mat . 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. W ing bolt T ire clamp T o secure the spare tire Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle b[...]

Black plate (238,1) 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Shift into Reverse (R) or 1 and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyon e get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, tool bag, and spare tire (page 7-3). 6. Block the wh[...]

Black plate (239,1) 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 could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recom mended in th[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (241,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled 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 (242,1) 5. Remove the center cap by tapping it with the lug wrench. 6. Store the damaged tire, u sing the wing bolt to hold it in place. W ing bolt T ire clamp 7. Check the inflation pressure. Ref er to the specification chart s on page 10-6. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or repla ced as soon as possible. W ARNING Do not drive with any[...]

Black plate (243,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING T urn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the electrical cooling fan: W orking near the electrical coo[...]

Black plate (244,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 7. When cool, check the coolant level . If it's low , look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda [...]

Black plate (245,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (246,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (247,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Do not jump-start [...]

Black plate (248,1) Booster battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order . Discharged battery 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the boost er battery is in anothe r vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (249,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. W ARNING Never tow a veh icle to start it: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxl[...]

Black plate (250,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly when tow ing a A WD v ehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicl[...]

Black plate (251,1) W ARNING Always tow a A WD veh icle with all four wheels off the ground: T owing a A WD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive trai n could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle[...]

Black plate (252,1) Rear CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Front Lug wrench Rear Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear 7-20 In Case of an Emergency Emerge[...]

Black plate (253,1) CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not [...]

Black plate (254,1) 7-22 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page254 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (255,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (256,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your 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 work, preferably an Autho rized M[...]

Black plate (257,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Sche dule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in[...]

Black plate (258,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engin[...]

Black plate (259,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repai[...]

Black plate (260,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

Black plate (261,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes III[...]

Black plate (262,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart sym[...]

Black plate (263,1) 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 (264,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce during[...]

Black plate (265,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperat ure, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page265 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (266,1) Engine Compartment Overview Cooling system cap Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Battery Fuse block Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir 8-12 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page266 T uesda[...]

Black plate (267,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil shoul d be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 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 overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CAN[...]

Black plate (268,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to[...]

Black plate (269,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine c[...]

Black plate (270,1) If it's at or ne ar LOW , add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to FULL . 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 a ter that contains minerals wi[...]

Black plate (271,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clut ch linings. If it is exce ssive[...]

Black plate (272,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION T o avoid damage to the power steer ing pump, don't operat e the vehicle for long periods when the powe r steering fluid level is low . NOTE Use specified power steer ing fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change[...]

Black plate (273,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . Us[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (280,1) If a tire wears evenly , a wear indi cator will appear a s a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. New tread T read wear indicator W orn tread Y ou should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommend[...]

Black plate (281,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road ti[...]

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

Black plate (283,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Handling Halogen[...]

Black plate (284,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclock wise and remove them, and partially peel back the mudguard. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Brake lights/T a[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (289,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not wor k and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follo w t[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (296,1) Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately . When prom pt 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 fini[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (300,1) 8-46 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page300 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:45 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

Black plate (303,1) 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6. Y our question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contac t your nearest Mazda Distributor . Cus[...]

Black plate (304,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary 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, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (313,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not 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 em[...]

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

Black plate (315,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page315 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (323,1) D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (U.S.A.) 9-23 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page323 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (330,1) V ehicle Loading W ARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: T owing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not b een designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to[...]

Black plate (331,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (335,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Imp[...]

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

Black plate (337,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridi ng in [...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (343,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page343 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (344,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 9.5 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -48AH/5HR 12V -55AH/5HR Spark-plug number L3K9 18 110A *1 L3Y3 18 110 Spark-plug gap [...]

Black plate (345,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt) Coolant 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt) Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) Rear diff[...]

Black plate (346,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 55 H1 ( ― ) Low beam 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights 27 ― (#2357A) Parking lights 5 W5W ( ― ) Fog lights 55 H1 1 (H1 1) Side-marker lights 5 ― ( ― ) High-mount brake light *2 4 ― ( ― ) Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W[...]

Black plate (347,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T145/70D17 106M 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-34. Specifications 10-7 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page347 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (348,1) 10-8 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page348 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (349,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page349 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (350,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-51 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Advanced Key Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Auxiliary key .................. ......... ... 3-15 Keyless entry system ............... ... 3-13 Locking, unlocking with request switch[...]

Black plate (351,1) D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-23 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-37 Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-40 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ............ ........................... 3-26 Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9 Drivin[...]

Black plate (352,1) H Hazardous Driving .. ............................ 4-7 Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-36 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-37 High-low beam .......................... 5-37 Leveling .......... ........................... 5-37 On reminder ............................ ... 5-36 Hood R[...]

Black plate (353,1) O Outside Mirrors ..................... ............ 3-54 Overhead Console ................. ............ 6-49 Overhead Lights .................... ............ 6-41 Overheating ..................................... .. 7-1 1 Overloading ...................................... 4-10 P Paint Damage ..................................[...]

Black plate (354,1) S Storage Compartments ............... ....... 6-49 Center box .................................. 6-49 Center console . ........................... 6-50 Glove box ................................... 6-50 Overhead console ....................... 6-49 Storage pocket ............................ 6-49 Storage Pocket ................[...]

Black plate (355,1) W W indshield Wipers ............................ 5-39 Blades replacement .................... 8-20 W inter Driving ........ ............................ 4-8 Index 1 1-7 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page355 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (356,1) 1 1-8 Mazdaspeed6_8V77-EA-06F_Edition1 Page356 T uesday , May 9 2006 10:46 AM Form No.8V77-EA-06F[...]

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up 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 MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 10, [...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . 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 DIRE[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:29 PM[...]

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 anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P oint Confir mation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displa[...]

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 y our Navigation System carefully bef ore 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 [...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing tw o 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 [...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interf ere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked for e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y no[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:29 PM[...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions l T o remove the remote control from the cradle press l When placing the remote control back in the cradle , press it until y ou 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 by select and press . Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 47) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select the[...]

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 50) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehicl[...]

15 Getting started Menu appear s when pressing . Displa y Menu screen will be sho wn when you 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 MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:29 PM[...]

18 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y 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 Entry , 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. O[...]

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 Entry , please refer to page 27. h en entering e destination o int directly lect h en narro wing o wn to category a me lect h en narro wing o wn to city a me lect h en narro wing o wn to the e arest facility lect h en narro wing o wn to a phone u mber lect Select the category name from the list[...]

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 MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:29 PM[...]

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 Entry , please refer to page 27. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e pre vious 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/Select [...]

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 character s 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. : Display 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 (W a y point) to s[...]

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 sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa st F oo d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobile C[...]

30 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options l During route guidance you 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 Sel[...]

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 MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA[...]

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 star ts the button will be display ed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to advance quic kly . : Stop the simulatio[...]

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 ts 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 displa y 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 activate[...]

36 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A void 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 MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.[...]

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 Navigation Set Up V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the volume control f or 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[...]

39 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up MEMO MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 39 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:29 PM[...]

40 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 ormation. n Stop your vehic le before the f ollowing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewi[...]

41 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 display will automatically s witch between Day and Night illumination mode when the [...]

42 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 [...]

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

44 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 y our vehicle displa y . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P osition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or t[...]

45 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up select . h you are u rrent n 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 you pref er 24-hour display; f or 12-hour displa y . Select to mov e the setting a[...]

46 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[...]

47 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 voice 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. MAZDASPEED6_NAVI_EA.book Page 47 Wednesday, May 10, 20[...]

48 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[...]

49 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, y ou do not hav e to set i[...]

50 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 b y 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[...]

51 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 automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y [...]

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

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to oper ational errors or mistakes . Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vic[...]

54 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 aw a y from obstructions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position [...]

55 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 w[...]

56 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 , [...]