Mazda 2014 manual

Black plate (1,1) Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page1 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page2 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

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

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

Black plate (5,1) Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page5 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F T able of Contents Pictorial Index Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air ba[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page6 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Pictorial Index Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ............... ........................................................ ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ............... ..................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ..................................[...]

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob ...................................................... ............................................ page 3-18 DSC OFF switch ....................................................................... ........................ page 4-95 T ire pressure monitoring system set switch ............[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ .................................................. ........................ page 5-56 SRS air bags .......................................................... ............................................ page 2-39 Cruise control switch es .............................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Seat belts ................................................. .................................................. ......... page 2-14 SRS air bag .............................. .................................................. ........................ page 2-39 Bottle holder ...........................[...]

Black plate (11,1) Hood .............................. ....................................................... ............................. page 6-18 W indshield wiper blades .......... ................................................................. ......... page 6-27 Moonroof ................................. ..................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page12 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Seat Precaution .............................. .........................[...]

Black plate (14,1) Seat Precaution WARNING Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are lo cked in place: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerou s. In a sudden stop or collis ion, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are lock ed in place by attempting[...]

Black plate (15,1) Do not place objects under the seat: The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fixed securely, and result in an accident. Do not stack car go higher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collisi on, objects can fly arou nd and become pr[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION Ø When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or finge rs near the moving parts of th e seat or on the side trim to pr event injury. Ø When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in th e surrounding area. If the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo. Ø (Manual Seat) When returning a rear -recli[...]

Black plate (17,1) Front Seat q Seat Operation Power operation Seat Slide (Manual Seat) T o move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and relea se the lever . Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forw ard and backward. (Power S[...]

Black plate (18,1) Seat Recline (Manual Seat) T o change the seatback angle, lean forw ard slightly while raising the lever . Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever . Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forw ard and backward. (Power Seat) T o change [...]

Black plate (19,1) q Seat W armer í The front seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat war mer switch is pressed. Fully Automatic T ype Climate Cont rol OFF High Mid Low Manual T y[...]

Black plate (20,1) NOTE l If the ignition is switched off while the seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatically operate at the temperature set befor e switching off the ignition. l Use the seat warmer when the engine is running. Leaving the seat warmer on for long periods with the engin[...]

Black plate (21,1) 4. Perform one of the follow ing settings within 5 seconds of completing step 3 above: l T o program memory button 1 or 2, press and hold the button until a beep sound is heard. l T o program a key , press and hold the key switch until a beep sound is heard. Adjusting a programmed position (Programming to a button on the seat sid[...]

Black plate (22,1) NOTE l If there is no seat position movement, a beep is not heard. l When the ignition is switched ON, the seat position memory function does not operate unless the selector lever is in the P position (Automatic transaxle) or the parking brake is applied (Manual transaxle). l When the ignition is switched OFF , the seat position [...]

Black plate (23,1) When transpor ting cargo, do not allow the cargo to exceed the height of the seatbacks. T ransporting cargo stack ed higher than the seatbacks is danger ous as visibility to the rear and side s of the vehicle is reduced which could inter fere with driving operations and lead to an accident. Lowering the seatbacks 1. Open the trun[...]

Black plate (24,1) Head Restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear center seat. The head rest raints are intended to help prote ct you and the passengers from neck injury . WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted.: Dr[...]

Black plate (25,1) Removal/Installation T o remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch . T o install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while pressing the stop- catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly installed: Driving with the[...]

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (27,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags , the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and mu st be[...]

Black plate (28,1) 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 (29,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt Seat belt buckle Seat belt tongue Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body . Keep low on hip bone Too high Take up slack q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle . If[...]

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt W arning Systems If it detects that the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the war ning light or beep alerts the driver . Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with preten[...]

Black plate (31,1) Load limiter: The load limiting syst em releases belt webbing in a contr olled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant's chest. Whil e the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any accide nt mode with sufficient occupant mov[...]

Black plate (32,1) NOTE l The pr etensioner system will activate in a moderate or greater frontal or near-fr ontal, or a severe side collision. It will not activate in most rollovers, r ear impacts. (W ith Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) In addition, the pretensioner system for the fr ont passenger is designed to only deploy in acco[...]

Black plate (33,1) Do not use an imprope r extender: Using a seat belt exten der that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an ac cident. Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. NEVER use[...]

Black plate (34,1) 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 (35,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrain ed using a seat belt or child-r estraint system dep ending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer&apo[...]

Black plate (36,1) (Except Mexico) Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warning label att ached as shown below. The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-res traint system on the front passenger seat at any time. (Mexico) NEVER use a rearward facing child restr aint on a seat protec ted by an ACTI VE AIRBAG in front of [...]

Black plate (37,1) Seating a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat is dange rous under cer tain conditions (Wit h Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) : Your vehi cle is equipped with front passenger seat weight senso rs. Even with the front passenger seat weight senso rs, if you must use the front passenger seat[...]

Black plate (38,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Neve r use one belt for more than one perso n [...]

Black plate (39,1) Child-Restraint System Installation q Child-Restraint System T ypes In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for the following three types of popular child- restraint systems : infant seat, chil d seat, booster seat. NOTE l Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint s[...]

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. NOTE Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger s[...]

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collisi on, the tether strap could come off and loos en the child-restraint sys tem. If the child- restraint system moves it could resu lt in death or injury to the ch[...]

Black plate (42,1) q Using Automatic Locking Mode Follow these instruct ions when using a child-restraint system, unles s you are attaching a LA TCH-equipped child- restraint system to the rear LA TCH lower anchors. Refer to “ Using LA TCH Lower Anchor ” (page 2-35). NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions car ef[...]

Black plate (43,1) NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-r estraint 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 r emove the child-r estraint system, be sure the belt fully retracts to r eturn the system to emergency locking mode befor e [...]

Black plate (44,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulde r belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equip[...]

Black plate (45,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain 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 curt ain a[...]

Black plate (46,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-r estraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the r etractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-r estraint system, be sur e the belt fully retracts to r eturn the system to emer gency locking mode befo[...]

Black plate (47,1) q Using LA TCH Lower Anchor Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be 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 cti[...]

Black plate (48,1) Installation on rear outboard seats 1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat (page 2-5). 2. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the lo[...]

Black plate (49,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Rout[...]

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the child-restraint sys tem. The child- restraint system could move which may result in death or injur[...]

Black plate (51,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. T[...]

Black plate (52,1) If your vehicl e is also equipped with a front passenger occupan t classification syste m, refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-54) for details. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a front passenger occupant class ification system, the front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light illuminates [...]

Black plate (53,1) Never use a rear-facing child-restra int system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivat ion indi[...]

Black plate (54,1) Do not attach objects on or around the area wher e a side air bag deploys: Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could inter fere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, im peding the a[...]

Black plate (55,1) Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unre paired. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dea ler inspect a damaged front door: Modifying a front doo r or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front door has a side crash sensor as a component of the supplemental restraint system. If holes are drilled in a front door,[...]

Black plate (56,1) Properly dispose of the air bag system: Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be ext remely dangerous. Unless all safety procedure s are followed, injury could result. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag system or scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. NOTE l If it becomes[...]

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components With front passenger occupant classification system Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-45 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page57 Monday , June 10 2013 3:51 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (58,1) Without front passenger occupant classification system Driver/Front passen ger inflators and air bags Crash sensors, and diagno stic module (SAS unit ) Front seat belt pretensioners (page 2-18) Front air bag sensors Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner syst em warning light (page 4-23) Side and curtain inflator[...]

Black plate (59,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belt s to help to reduce inju ries during an accide nt. The SRS air bags a re designed to provide furt her protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure [...]

Black plate (60,1) (With Front Passenger Occupant Classi fication System ) In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordan ce with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the front passen ger occupant classification system (page 2-54). q Side Air Bags The side air bags are mounted i[...]

Black plate (61,1) q Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused [...]

Black plate (62,1) q W arning Light/Beep A system malfunction or operation conditions are indi cated by a warning. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten sioner System W arning Beep on page 7-39. 2-50 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page62 Monday , June 10 2013 3[...]

Black plate (63,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the appli cable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Front seat belt [...]

Black plate (64,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previ ously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy . However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy dependi ng on the type of collision and its severi ty . Limitations to front/near front collis[...]

Black plate (65,1) Roll-ov er Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-53 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page65 Monday , June 10 2013 3:52 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (66,1) Front Passenger Occupant Classification System í First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precaut ions ” (page 2-39) carefully . q Front Passenger Seat W eight Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a front passen ger seat weight sensor s as a part of the supplemental restraint system. These sensor s are loca[...]

Black plate (67,1) Front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy durin g a collision. Fully Automatic T ype climate control Manual T ype climate control If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal[...]

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the fron t passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing th e total seated weight on the front passenger seat requi red for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger sea t weight sensors will detect the redu ced total seated [...]

Black plate (69,1) Ø A front passenger is seated as shown in th e following figure: Ø A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet. Ø Luggage or other items placed under the front pa ssenger seat or between the front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat bottom. Ø Any accessories whi ch m[...]

Black plate (70,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on th e front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will det ect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the unexp[...]

Black plate (71,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (72,1) Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnosti c module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensors l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretension er system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring [...]

Black plate (73,1) 3 Before Driving Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. Keys .......................................................... 3-2 Keys .................................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3 Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9 Advanced Keyless [...]

Black plate (74,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key 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. Children may find these key s to be an interestin g toy to pla y wi[...]

Black plate (75,1) A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key (auxiliary key). Also write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and convenient place, but not in the ve hicle. If your key (auxiliary key)[...]

Black plate (76,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governe d by laws. Changes or modifications not expressly approve d by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE l The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions. l The keyless entry system is fully operational[...]

Black plate (77,1) 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. (With the advanced keyless functio n) A beep sound will be heard once. T o confirm that all doors and the trunk lid have been locked, press the [...]

Black plate (78,1) 4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following: l Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. l Close the driver's door . l Open the trunk lid. l The key is not operated for 10 seconds. l Pr ess any button except the UNLOCK button on the key . l A r equest switch is pressed. l (Auto re-lock function) After unlock[...]

Black plate (79,1) q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the key is being carried. Starting the Engine NOTE l Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the vehicle and extr emely close to a door and window , however , always start the engine from the[...]

Black plate (80,1) l (Manual transaxle) When carrying another key , depres s the clutch pedal until the KEY indi cator light (green) illuminates. (Automatic transaxle) When carrying another key , depres s the brake pedal until the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. 3-8 Before Driving Keys Mazd[...]

Black plate (81,1) Advanced Keyless Entry System í WARNING Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pace makers: Before using the key near people who use medical devices , ask the medical device manufacture r or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the dev ice. The advanced keyless funct ion allows you to lock/[...]

Black plate (82,1) Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the key is being carried. NOTE When the battery power is low , or in places wher e ther e are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narr ower or the system may not operate. q Locking, Unl[...]

Black plate (83,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren 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, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children[...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE l When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention featur e pr events you fr om locking yourself out of the vehicle. All doors and the trunk lid will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door open. The vehicle lock-out prevention featur e does not operate whil[...]

Black plate (85,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function) All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/ unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the key is being carried. Front doors Request switch T o lock T o lock the doors and the trunk lid, press the request switch and the hazard warni[...]

Black plate (86,1) l A beep sound is heard for confirmation when the doors and the trunk lid ar e locked/unlocked using the request switch. If you pr efer , the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can also be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-8. Use the following procedur e to change the setting. 1. Switch [...]

Black plate (87,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er All doors and the trunk lid can be locked/ unlocked by operat ing the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Switch All doors and the trunk lid lock automatically when lock side is pressed. They all unlock when unloc[...]

Black plate (88,1) NOTE l Function number 3 is the factory setting for your vehicle. l There ar e only a total of five auto lock/ unlock settings available for automatic transaxle vehicles, and three for manual transaxle vehicles. Be sure to pr ess the unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch the correct number of times according to the se[...]

Black plate (89,1) (Manual transaxle vehicles) Press 2 times Press 3 times Current Function Number Function Number 1 Function Number 2 Function Number 3 Press 4 times Press unlock side of lock switch once Cancel setting Cancel setting Function set (The number of beeps heard is the same as the selected function number) Press lock side of lock switch[...]

Black plate (90,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it outward. This does not operate the other door locks. Lock Unlock T o lock the front passenger door with the door-lock knob from the outside, press the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door ([...]

Black plate (91,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only b[...]

Black plate (92,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk Lid Opening the trunk lid with Electri c trunk lid opener (With the advan ced keyless function) A locked trunk lid can also be opened while the key is being carried. Press the electric trunk lid opener on the trunk lid, and then raise the trunk lid when the latch releases. Electric trunk lid opene[...]

Black plate (93,1) 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 dischar ged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. Inside T runk Release Lever í Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a mea[...]

Black plate (94,1) WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched 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 res ulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Always keep t[...]

Black plate (95,1) Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions q 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) Regular u[...]

Black plate (96,1) q 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. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dr y grass,[...]

Black plate (97,1) q Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide yo[...]

Black plate (98,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spra y is released when there is pr essure in the fuel tank and the fuel- filler cap is removed too q[...]

Black plate (99,1) CAUTION (U.S.A. and Canada) If the check fuel cap wa rning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly ins talled. If the warning light ill uminates, park your vehicle safely off the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it correctly . After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warnin[...]

Black plate (100,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the stee ring wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause th e 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 (101,1) Mirrors Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors. q Outside Mirrors WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the ac tual distance of the vehicle in the conve x mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the conve x mirro[...]

Black plate (102,1) Driver's side auto-dimmi ng door mirror í The movement of the auto-dimming door mirror is inte rlocked with the auto- dimming rearview mirror in the interior to automatically reduce glare from rear on- coming vehicles. Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-30. NOTE The front passenger-side door mirr or does not have the auto-[...]

Black plate (103,1) Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off. T o reactivate the automatic dimmi ng function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate . Indicator light OFF button ON button NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor[...]

Black plate (104,1) Power Windows The ignition must be switched ON for the power windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and resul t in serious injur y or even death. This warning applies especia[...]

Black plate (105,1) Close Open Auto-opening/closing T o fully open the window automatically , press the switch compl etely down. T o fully close the window automati cally , pull the switch completel y up. T o stop the window partway , pull or press the switch in the opposite direction and then release it. Power window system initialization procedur[...]

Black plate (106,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closing power window could stop and start opening when the window feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. In the event the jam-safe function activates and the power window cannot be closed automatically , pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close. l The jam[...]

Black plate (107,1) Power window system initialization procedure If the battery was disco nnected during vehicle maintenan ce, or for other reasons (such as a switch conti nues to be operated after the window is full y open/closed), the window will not fully open and close automatically . The power window auto funct ion will only resume on the powe[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Operating the Passenger Power Windows (T ype B) The power window s may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The passenger window s may be op ened or closed using the master control switches on the driver's door . Left rear window Right rear window Front passe[...]

Black plate (109,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. T ilt/Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par t of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the bod y through th e moonroof is dangerous[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) q Slide Operation T o fully open automatically , momentar ily press the tilt/slide switch in the backward direction. T o fully close automatically , momentar ily press the tilt/slide switch in the forward direction. T o stop sliding partway , press the tilt/ slide switch. Close Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedur e If the bat[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshad e, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening . T rying to force [...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems' operation if the system have been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle , do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer and the th[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE l The keys carry a unique electr onic code. For this reason, and to assur e your safety , obtaining a replacement key r equires some waiting time. They are only available thr ough an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. If a key is lost, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as poss[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicl e or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning lights. The system will not function unless it&ap[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) NOTE l The theft deterrent system can also be armed by activating the auto relock function with all the doors, the trunk lid and the hood closed. Refer to T ransmitter on page 3-4. l The system will disarm if one of the following operations takes place within 20 seconds after pressing the lock button: l Unlocking a door . l Any[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) 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 Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast , for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle o[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessa ry to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. When driving on ice o[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behin d a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinni ng the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) l Braking performance can be ad versely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicl e slowly , releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal. q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Do no[...]

Black plate (120,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releas ing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake per formance returns to nor mal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking [...]

Black plate (121,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbo dy can be damaged if driven on rough/ uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpe rs or muffler(s) when drivi[...]

Black plate (122,1) T railer T owing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Descri[...]

Black plate (123,1) 4 When Driving Information concerning safe driving and stopping. Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2 Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2 Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3 T urning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8 Instrument Cluster and Display ........ ..[...]

Black plate (124,1) Ignition Switch q Push Button Start Positions The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the key is being carried. Each time the push button start is press ed, the ignition swi tches in the o rder of off, ACC, and ON. Pressi ng the push button start again from ON switches the ig[...]

Black plate (125,1) ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.) Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (page 4-23). NOTE When the pus[...]

Black plate (126,1) NOTE l The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that must communicate with the engine controls at short range. l The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed fr om off, ACC, or ON. l The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine by only carrying the key)[...]

Black plate (127,1) CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (ambe r) flashes, this could indicate a pr oblem with the engine starting system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to AC C or ON (for vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-23), messages are disp layed in the in[...]

Black plate (128,1) 7. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green ) (if equipped) in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light (green) illuminate. NOTE l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position. l After pressing the pus[...]

Black plate (129,1) 2. V erify that the push button start indicator light (green) flashes. NOTE The push button start indicator light (gr een) will flash even if the push button start is pr essed befor e depr essing the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle). If the clutch pedal is depr essed (manual transaxle) or [...]

Black plate (130,1) q Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flas hes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method (for vehicles with a type A meter, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Have your veh[...]

Black plate (131,1) NOTE l The electrical fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched fr om ON to OFF , whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly. l If the system detects that the r emaining battery power of the key is low when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC[...]

Black plate (132,1) Meters and Gauges T ype A T ype B Speedometer ............................................. ................................................... .... ... page 4-11 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector ............................................... ... page 4-11 T achometer ...................... ........................[...]

Black plate (133,1) 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 ype A Press the selector Press the selector Tri[...]

Black plate (134,1) For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selec ted, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode. When trip meter A is selec ted, TRIP A will be displayed. When t[...]

Black plate (135,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. T ype A Full 1/4 Full T ype B Full 1/4 Full If the low fuel warn ing light illumi nates or the fuel level is very low , refuel as soon as possible. Refer to W arni[...]

Black plate (136,1) When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrum ent cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness , cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity . T o cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate the knob clockwise fully . Y ou will hear a beep sou[...]

Black plate (137,1) q Cruise Control Set V ehicle Speed Display (T ype A instrum ent cluster) The vehicle speed preset using the cruise control is displayed. q Maintenance Monitor (T ype A instrument cluster) The following maintenance perio d notifications can be displ ayed by turning the Maintenance Monitor on. l Scheduled Maintenance l T ire Rota[...]

Black plate (138,1) 5. Press the up or down part of the INFO switch to change the set distance or time, and press the INFO button. If no changes are necessary , press the INFO button. NOTE l The initial setting values are displayed corr esponding to the maintenance schedule (except some countries). For each r egional maintenance schedule, Refer to [...]

Black plate (139,1) Message display Item Start of message display Displayed message Scheduled Maintenance When remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first) Scheduled Maintenance Due Tire Rotation When remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 mile) T ire Rotation Due Tire Pressure C[...]

Black plate (140,1) Method for turning the system off The maintenance monitor can be turned off even after it has been turned on. If you want to turn it off, the remaining dist ance and time calculation to the next maintenance period is stopped, and a message does not display to indicate an approaching maintenance perio d. 1. Press the up or down p[...]

Black plate (141,1) The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every second. T ype A T ype B NOTE l Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of r emaining driving distance before r efueling is r equir ed, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.[...]

Black plate (142,1) Current fuel economy will be calculated and displayed every 2 seconds. T ype A T ype B When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed. A verage vehicle speed mode This mode displays the a verage vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connect ing the ba[...]

Black plate (143,1) i-ELOOP display (T ype A instru ment cluster) í The i-ELOOP operat ion status is displayed. Refer to i-ELOOP on page 4-97. Lane Departure W arning System (LDWS) display (T ype A instrument cluster) í Information regard ing the Lane Departure W arnin g System (LDWS) is displayed. Refer to Lane Departure W arning System (LDWS) o[...]

Black plate (144,1) 2. Press the up or down part of the INFO switch to select the item you want to change, and then press the INFO button. 3. Press the up or down part of the INFO switch to select the desired setting, and then press the INFO button. W arning (Display Indicat ion) (T ype A instrument cluster) A message is displayed to notify the use[...]

Black plate (145,1) W arning/Indicator Lights q T ype A Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas (Display example) Displays as follows: Master warning light Indication in display and master warni ng light in instrument cluster are illuminated at same time This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the me[...]

Black plate (146,1) l (When only a message is indicated in the display) Follow the instructions indicated in the display . If any of the content in the following illustrations is indicated, there may be a problem with the vehicle. The method for taking acti on differs depending on the indication. Check the following illustrations below . Action: Pa[...]

Black plate (147,1) Indication and method for taking action list Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Master W arning Light 4-29 Brake System W arning Light 4-30 ABS W arning Light 4-30 Charging System W arning Indication 4-31 Engine Oil W arning Indication 4-32 Check Engine Light 4-32 High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) 4-33 BSM[...]

Black plate (148,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar W arning Indication 4-37 T runk lid-Ajar W arning Indication 4-38 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Indication 4-38 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 4-38 KEY W arning Indication 4-40 High Beam Control System (HBC) W arning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-42 W [...]

Black plate (149,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 4-44 Security Indicator Light 4-44 Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) W arning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-45 Lights-On Indicator Light 4-46 q T ype B W arning[...]

Black plate (150,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Check Engine Light 4-32 High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) 4-33 BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45 Lane Departure W arning System (LDWS) W arning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-33 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 4-34 Power Steering Malfunction Light 4-34 Air Bag/Fron[...]

Black plate (151,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42 AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-43 Low Engine Coolant T emperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43 Shift Position Indication 4-43 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44 T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 4-44 Security Indicator Light 4-44 Cruise Main Indicator[...]

Black plate (152,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warnin g/W arning light inspection The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switched to ST AR T or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully relea sed. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays o[...]

Black plate (153,1) 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 l When the engine is jump-started to charge the[...]

Black plate (154,1) CAUTION Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly. q Engine Oil W arning Indication/ W arning Light T ype B This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started. T ype A/T ype B This warning light/wa[...]

Black plate (155,1) If the check engine ligh t remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) When the ignition is switch ed ON, the light illuminates momentarily and then turns off. The light flashes when the en[...]

Black plate (156,1) CAUTION Ø If any of the following cases occurs, the system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an Author ized Mazda Dealer. Ø The light flashes while the vehicle is being driven. Ø The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON. Ø Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified siz[...]

Black plate (157,1) T ype A/T ype B The power steering malfunct ion indicator light/warning indicati on illuminates if there is a malfunction with the power steering while the engine is running. If the indicator ligh t/warning indication illuminates, park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine. If the indicator ligh t/warning i[...]

Black plate (158,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light This warning light signa ls that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light T ype B This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. T ype A/T ype B If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates/indication while dr[...]

Black plate (159,1) Seat belt reminder NOTE Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restor e the belt reminder . Though the belt reminder can be deactivated, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system to warn the driver and the fr ont passenger in the event that their seat belts ar e not fastened. For the safety of the driver and fr[...]

Black plate (160,1) T ype A This warning indication illuminate s when any door is not securely closed. Close the door securely before driving the vehicle. T ype B This warning light illuminates when any door or the trunk lid is not securely closed. Close the door or the trunk lid securely before driving the vehicle. q T runk lid-Ajar W arning Indic[...]

Black plate (161,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warn ing beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudde n maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure mon itoring system warning light ill uminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep s[...]

Black plate (162,1) W arning light flashes If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q KEY Indication/W arning Light (Red)/Indicator[...]

Black plate (163,1) NOTE Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From V ehicle W arning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal r eception area. T ype B This indicator has two colors. KEY W arning Light (Red) When illuminated If any malfunction occ urs in the keyle[...]

Black plate (164,1) q HBC W arning Light (Amber)/ HBC Indicator Light (Green) í HBC warning light (Amber) When illuminated When the ignition is switch ed ON, this warning light illumi nates and then turns off after a few seconds. The warning light illuminates if the area of the windshield in front of the forward sensing camera (FSC) is fogged or o[...]

Black plate (165,1) If the light rema ins illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction. q AFS OFF Indicator Light í When illuminated This indicator light illumina tes briefly when the ignition is switched ON, and then turns off. Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels[...]

Black plate (166,1) q SPOR T Mode Indicator Light The light is illuminate d while in SPORT mode. NOTE The indicator light flashes a few times to indicate that the mode cannot be switched to SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is pr essed under the following conditions: l The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as an icy or snow[...]

Black plate (167,1) If the engine does not start with the correct key , and the securi ty indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) W arning Light (Amber)/ Indicator Light (Green) í Mazda Radar Crui se Control (MRCC) W arning Light (Am[...]

Black plate (168,1) NOTE If the vehicle is driven on a r oad with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can detect, the system may pause (The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument panel flashes). However , it does not indicate a malfunction. q Lights-On Indicator Light This indicator light illumina tes when the exterior lights an[...]

Black plate (169,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then relea se it slowly . Y our vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (rever se) by mistake. Push the shift l[...]

Black plate (170,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. (U.S.A. and Canada) Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 24 km/h (15 mph) 2 to 3 42 km/h (26 mph) 3 to 4 60 km/h (37 mph) 4 to 5 75 km/h (46 mph) 5 to 6 79 km/h (49 mph) (Mexico) Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 15 km/h (9 mph) 2 to 3 35 km/h (22[...]

Black plate (171,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift. Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). V arious Lockouts: With i-ELOOP syste[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Display Indication For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the indication. q W arning Light A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warn ing. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. [...]

Black plate (173,1) CAUTION Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle damage. NOTE Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the shift lever from N to pr event the vehicle from moving unexpectedly . D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle wi ll automatically shif[...]

Black plate (174,1) With i-ELOOP system Cover Without i-ELOOP system Cove r 3. Move the shift lever. 4. T ake the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the syst em checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to th[...]

Black plate (175,1) Indicators Manual shift mode indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the inst rument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Manual shift mode indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at hi[...]

Black plate (176,1) T o shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switch es, pull the UP switch toward you once with your fingers. UP switch WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers on the steering shift switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is da[...]

Black plate (177,1) WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is danger ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle contro[...]

Black plate (178,1) (Mexico) Gear V ehicle speed *1 M1 → M2 0 km/h (0 mph) M2 → M3 22.8 km/h (14.2 mph) M3 → M4 34.3 km/h (21.3 mph) M4 → M5 45.7 km/h (28.4 mph) M5 → M6 53.5 km/h (33.3 mph) *1 : Always observe local speed limit regulations. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cann[...]

Black plate (179,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: (Except Mexico) With i-ELOOP system Gear V ehicle speed *1 M6 → M5 280.9 km/h (174.5 mph) M5 → M4 196.1 km/h (121.8 mph) M4 → M3 134.0 km/h (83.26 mph) M3 → M2 92.6 km/h (57.5 mph) M2 → M1 33.6 km/h (20.8 mph) *1 : Alway[...]

Black plate (180,1) l The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed. Gear position indicator Direct mode indicator NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (r eleased) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depr es[...]

Black plate (181,1) Lighting Control q Headlights l T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exter ior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. l For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal er according to the indication. l A system malfun[...]

Black plate (182,1) With auto-light control Switch Position Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Headlights Off Off Auto * Off Off Off On On Daytime running lights On Off Auto * Off On Off Off Off T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off Auto * O f f O nO nO nO n * The headlight and other [...]

Black plate (183,1) Auto-light control When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darknes s and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illuminati on on or off (see chart above). CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adherin[...]

Black plate (184,1) Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yours elf Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive a[...]

Black plate (185,1) q Headlight Leveling í The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compa rtment change the angle of the headlights. The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turning on the headlights. A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warn ing. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li g[...]

Black plate (186,1) High Beam Control System (HBC) í l The High Beam Control System (HBC) determin es the conditions in front of the vehicle while driving at night using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams . While driving the veh icle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the headlight[...]

Black plate (187,1) CAUTION Ø Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the head light units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the sys tem will not operate normally. Ø Heed the following cautions to assure corre ct operation of the High Beam Control System (HBC). Ø Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light. Ø Keep the area of the[...]

Black plate (188,1) Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) The High Beam Control Sy stem (HBC) camera, locat ed near the rearvi ew mirror, also functions as the Forward Sensin g Camera (FSC) for the Lane Depa rture W arning System (LDWS). Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) CAUTION Heed the following cautions to assure the corre ct operation of the Forward Sensing [...]

Black plate (189,1) q T o Operate the System The High Beam Control System (HBC) operates to switch the headlights automatically betw een high and low beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and high beam position. At the same time, the High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green ) in the instrument [...]

Black plate (190,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions. T o turn the fog lights on, rotat e the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn the fog lights of[...]

Black plate (191,1) q Lane-Change Signals T o signal a lane change, press the turn signal lever up or down halfway and release. After relea sing the lever, the turn signal indicator flashes three times. NOTE A personalized function is available to change the number of flashes. Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition must be switched ON. WARNING [...]

Black plate (192,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a cir cuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way[...]

Black plate (193,1) Auto-wiper control When the wiper lever is in the position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automati cally (off ― intermittent ― low speed ― high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . From the cent[...]

Black plate (194,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in th e following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other obje ct from either outside or ins ide the vehicle. Keep hand[...]

Black plate (195,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. W asher OFF NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the or intermittent position/ position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is r eleased. If the washer does not wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 6-25). If it's norm al, consult an[...]

Black plate (196,1) Manual T ype Climate Control Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface . They may damage th e defroster grid insi de the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window[...]

Black plate (197,1) 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 (198,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lac ks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards is dangerous. (Thi s includes garage doors manufactured before April 1, 1[...]

Black plate (199,1) NOTE If the HomeLink indicator light does not change to a rapidly blinking light, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1- 800-355-3515 for assistance. 4. Firmly press and hold the progra mmed HomeLink button for five seconds, and then release it. Perform this operat ion two times to activate the door . If the door does n[...]

Black plate (200,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accept ed by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Programming ” step 3 to complete. q O[...]

Black plate (201,1) Radar Sensor í Y our vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor . l Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) l Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW) The radar sensor functions by detecting the radio wave s reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor. The radar s[...]

Black plate (202,1) CAUTION Heed the following precautions to assure corre ct operation of each system. Ø Do not adhere stickers (including transp arent stickers) to the sur face of the radiator grille and fron t emblem in and around the radar sensor, and do not replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine pr[...]

Black plate (203,1) NOTE l In the following cases, the radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions. l The r ear surface of a vehicle ahead does not r eflect radio waves effectively , such as an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform cover ed by a soft top, vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and r oun[...]

Black plate (204,1) 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 . WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (205,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake ped al, or hold the clutc h pedal depressed halfway unnecessaril y. Doing so could result in th e following: Ø The clutch and brake parts will wear out more quickly. Ø The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake per formance. Ø Always depress the [...]

Black plate (206,1) q Display Indication For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the indication. q W arning Light A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warn ing. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. [...]

Black plate (207,1) Hill Launch Assist (HLA) Hill Launch Assist (HLA ) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating from a stop while on a slope. Whe n the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses the acceler ator pedal while on a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling. The braking force is mai ntained automatically af[...]

Black plate (208,1) NOTE l Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not operate on a gentle slope. In addition, the gradient of the slope on which the system will operate changes depending on the vehicle's load. l Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not operate if the parking brake is applied, the vehicle has not stopped completely , or the clutch pedal is rel[...]

Black plate (209,1) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) í l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damag e in the event of a collision by operat ing the brake contr ol (SCBS brake) when the syst em's laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead and deter mines that a collision wi th the vehicle ahead is unavoidable. It may also [...]

Black plate (210,1) Do not rely completely on the Smar t City Brak e Suppor t (SCBS) syste m: Ø The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collis ion. Over relian ce on the sys tem leading to th e accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident. Ø The Smart[...]

Black plate (211,1) CAUTION Ø When driving of f-road in areas wher e there is grass or forage , it is recommended that the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off. Ø Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the sa me manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly dif[...]

Black plate (212,1) l Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not operate normally . l Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat. l When there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle or obstruction ahead. l When driving on continuously curving r oads, entering and exit[...]

Black plate (213,1) WARNING As there is the possibility of eye damage occurrin g from the laser, always heed the following precautions: Ø Never remove the sensor. Ø A removed sensor will not meet the cond itions for a class 1M laser under the IEC 60825-1 specification and therefore eye safety cannot be assured. Ø Do not peer into the sensor usin[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system can be temporarily deactivate d. Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page 4-18. When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational. 4-92 When Driving Brake Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page214 Monday , June 1[...]

Black plate (215,1) Antilock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically relea sing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chatterin g noise from the brake system. [...]

Black plate (216,1) 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 (217,1) 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 4-93) and TC[...]

Black plate (218,1) NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not incr ease engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC. l If the TCS/DSC is o[...]

Black plate (219,1) i-ELOOP í On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generat e electricity and use it to power the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories s[...]

Black plate (220,1) A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electrici ty , which can store and use large amoun ts of electricity instantly . V ariable V oltage alternator Capacitor DC-DC Con verter CAUTION High-current elec tricity flows through the following areas, therefore do no t touch them. Ø V ariable V oltage alt[...]

Black plate (221,1) There are two types of displays which can be switch ed from one to the next. Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page 4-18. Screen 1 Screen 2 Displays the level of electricity generated using deceleration energy . Displays the status of the generated electrici ty flowing to the capacitor. Displays the amount of the electri[...]

Black plate (222,1) Drive Selection í Mazda Drive Selection provides an opportunity to select a different driving characteristic when SPOR T mode is activated. By selecting SPOR T mode, greater vehicle response is achieved through a utomatic adjustments in transaxle shift control and engine throttle control. This provides additional quick accelera[...]

Black plate (223,1) q Drive Selection Switch The SPOR T mode indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated while in SPOR T mode. NOTE l If the SET button of the Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol (MRCC) system/cruise contr ol is pressed while in SPORT mode, SPORT mode is automatically switched off. l When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mod[...]

Black plate (224,1) Power Steering l 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 ca n still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an Aut horized Mazda Dealer[...]

Black plate (225,1) Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) í The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRC C) system is designed to maintain headway control *1 according to the vehicl e speed using a radar sensor to detect the dist ance to a vehicle ahead, and by presettin g the vehicle speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 145 km/h (90 mph) the driver is freed fro[...]

Black plate (226,1) WARNING Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Cont rol (MRCC) system and always drive carefully: The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifica lly, it maintains a const ant distance betwee n your vehicle and the d[...]

Black plate (227,1) NOTE l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following conditions ar e met. l The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph). l The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on. l The parking brake is not applied. l The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normal[...]

Black plate (228,1) q Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication The setting status of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is indicated in the display in the instrum ent cluster . A system malfunction or operation conditions are indi cated by a warning. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise[...]

Black plate (229,1) q Setting the System CANCEL switch switch switch RES switch OFF switch ON switch Cruise control SET+/SET - switch When the ON switch is press ed, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicl es while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRC C) indication is shown in the display of the instrument cl[...]

Black plate (230,1) How to Set the Speed 1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the acceler ator pedal. 2. Head way control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indi cator light (green ) is indi[...]

Black plate (231,1) Changing the Set V ehicle Speed Changing the set vehicle speed us ing the SET switch Press the SET switch to accelerate. Press the SET switch to decele rate. The set vehicle speed changes as follow s each time the SET switch is press ed. Short press 1 km/h (1 mph) Long press 10 km/h (5 mph) NOTE For example, the set vehicle spee[...]

Black plate (232,1) l The shift lever is in the reverse (R) position (manual trans axle). l In the following cases, the “ MRCC Cancelled ” indication is displ ayed and the beep sounds one time. l The vehicle speed decreas es to less than 25 km (16 mph). l The DSC has operat ed. l The TCS has operated for a certa in period of time. l The Smart C[...]

Black plate (233,1) q Shift-up/Shift-down Request Display (Manual T ransaxle) The shift-up or shif t-down request displa y in the display of the instrument cluster may be displayed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MR CC) system is operating. When this occurs, shift gears because the gear position is not appropriate. Request Indication on displ[...]

Black plate (234,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 25 km/h (16 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following condit ions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø[...]

Black plate (235,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON switch. The cruise main indi cator light (Amber) illuminates. Refer to W arning/Indicator Li ghts on page 4-23. T o deactivate the system, press the OFF switch. The cruise main indi cator light (Amber) turns off. WARNING Always turn off the cruise control system whe[...]

Black plate (236,1) Press the SET and release it immediately to adjus t the preset speed. Multiple operations will incre ase the preset speed according to the number of times it is operated. Increasing speed with a single SET operation Meter display for vehicl e speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph) Meter display for vehicl e speed indicated in[...]

Black plate (237,1) Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW) í Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor determines that you[...]

Black plate (238,1) NOTE The Forwar d Obstruction W arning (FOW) system operates when all of the following conditions ar e met: l The ignition is switched ON. l The Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW) system is on. l The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster . l The r elative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahea[...]

Black plate (239,1) q Indication on Display The Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW) system's operation status or malfunctions are indicated in the displ ay in the instrument cluster . Regarding malfunctions, check the veh icle conditions or have it inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the content of the displayed message. Refer[...]

Black plate (240,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System l The T ire Pressure Moni toring System (TPMS) monitors the air press ure of all four tir es. If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low , the system warns the driver by indicating the tire pressure monitoring system war ning light in the instrument cluster (the warning is also indicate[...]

Black plate (241,1) CAUTION Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire[...]

Black plate (242,1) NOTE Because this system detects slight changes in tir e conditions, the timing of the warning may be faster or slower in the following cases: l The size, manufactur er , or the type of tires is differ ent from the specification. l The size, manufacturer , or the type of a tir e is different fr om the others, or the level of tir[...]

Black plate (243,1) 4. While the vehicle is parked, press and hold the tire pressure moni toring system set switch and verif y that the tire pressure monitor ing system warning light in the instrument cluster flashes twice and a beep sound is heard once. W ith instrument cluster type A, a message indicating that the initialization has be en complet[...]

Black plate (244,1) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freew ays or reversing the vehicle from a parki ng garage. A system malfunction or operati[...]

Black plate (245,1) NOTE l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System may not operate properly under the following conditions: l Ice, snow , or soil adheres to the r ear bumper surface around the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow , or under conditions wher[...]

Black plate (246,1) q Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) The Blind Spot Moni toring (BSM) system moni tors the detection areas on both sides of the vehicle to the rear and when there are vehicles in the detection area it notifies the driver by illuminating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning ligh t while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or[...]

Black plate (247,1) NOTE l The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about 10 km/h (6.2 mph). l The detection area of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) has been determined based on the lane width of general freeways. Ther efore on a road with a narr ower lane width, the system may detect vehicles on a lane [...]

Black plate (248,1) q Rear Cross T raffic Alert (RCT A) When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approac hing both sides of the vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (B SM) warning beep sound. Detection are[...]

Black plate (249,1) 2. If a vehicle approaches which may hit you, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light flashes and the Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) warning beep sounds at the same time. (With rearview monitor) The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCT A) warning indication in the rearvi ew monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot[...]

Black plate (250,1) NOTE Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection may be delayed. l The vehicle is reversed at a speed of 12 km/h or faster l The radar is obstructed by objects such as a large vehicle parked adjacently or by a wall. (Reverse vehicle to position in which radar is not obstructed.) Your[...]

Black plate (251,1) q BSM W arning Light The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Spot Moni toring (BSM) warning ligh ts and the warning beep while the system is operational. The warning light is equipp ed on the left and right door mirrors. This warning light il[...]

Black plate (252,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn on the BSM system. The BSM OFF indicator light turns off. NOTE l The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer . T urn off the system by operating the BSM O[...]

Black plate (253,1) Lane Departure W arning System (LDWS) í l The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane. l The system detects the whi te (yellow) lines on the traffic lane using the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviat ing from its lane, it notifies the driver by flash[...]

Black plate (254,1) CAUTION Ø Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle heigh t or the damping force of the suspensions is chang ed, the LDW S may not operate correctly. Ø Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Otherwis e, the system will not operate normally. Ø Heed the following cautions to assure corre ct operation of the LDW S. ?[...]

Black plate (255,1) NOTE l If your vehicle deviates fr om its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane. l When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when[...]

Black plate (256,1) q When The System Operates 1. Press the LDWS switch. The LDWS goes on stand-by and the LDWS warning light (amb er) illuminates. On the type A instrument cluster, the lane indication (bordered line) is indicated in the display . Indication on display 2. Drive the vehicle near the center of the lane and the LDWS indicator light (g[...]

Black plate (257,1) Auto cancel Under the following conditions, the LDWS is automatically cancel ed and kept on stand-by , and the LDWS war ning light (amber) in the instrum ent cluster illuminates. On the type A instrument cluster, the lane indication (bordered line) is indicated in the display . The LDWS is automatically enable d when the conditi[...]

Black plate (258,1) Indication on display NOTE l If the LDWS warning sound is set to rumble, the sound will be heard from the vehicle speaker on the side which the system determined the vehicle may be deviating fr om its lane. l The LDWS warning sound may not be hear d depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise. l The warning tim[...]

Black plate (259,1) CAUTION Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Ø Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens. Ø Do not hit or ap ply strong forc e to the Forward Sensin g Camera (FSC) or the area arou[...]

Black plate (260,1) Rear V iew Monitor í The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle. WARNING Always drive carefully confir ming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking dire ctly with your eyes: Reversing the vehi cle by only look ing at the s[...]

Black plate (261,1) NOTE l If water , snow , or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent. l If the camera temperatur e changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the r ear view monitor may not operate correctly . l When r eplacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer [...]

Black plate (262,1) q Displayable Range on the Screen The images on the screen may be different from the actual c onditions. (Screen display) (Actual view) Object Garnish Bumper NOTE l The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and r oad conditions. l The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or ar ound the bumper ends c[...]

Black plate (263,1) q V iewing the Display Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking space you are ab out to back into. Use this display view for parking you r vehicle in a parking space or garage. b a a) V[...]

Black plate (264,1) 2. Confir ming the surrounding condit ions, reverse the vehicle. (Display condition) (V ehicle condition) 3. After your vehicle begins entering the parki ng space, continue backing up slowly so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal. 4. Contin [...]

Black plate (265,1) 5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surrounding s and then stop the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle width guide lines are paral lel to them.) (Display c[...]

Black plate (266,1) NOTE Because there may be a differ ence between the displayed image, such as indicated below , and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surr ounding area dir ectly with your eyes. l In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below , even though the back end [...]

Black plate (267,1) q V ariance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following condition s that may cause a variance in distan ce perspective. When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of pa[...]

Black plate (268,1) When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicl e, the object displayed on the screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance. Appears farther than actual distance Appears closer than actual distance Object at actual position Object at actual positio[...]

Black plate (269,1) Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance. A A C B CB (Actual distance) B>C=A Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display) (Actual conditio[...]

Black plate (270,1) Reset All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial sett ings. 1. Press the setup button ( ) to display the picture quality adjustment screen. 2. T ouch the on-screen button. 3. T ouch the on-screen button. 4-148 When Driving Rear V iew Monitor Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page270 Monday , June 10 2013 3:53 PM Fo[...]

Black plate (271,1) 5 Interior Features Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 5-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 5-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (272,1) Operating Tips l Operate the climate control system with the engine running. l T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition swi tched ON when the engine is not running. l Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and ice from the hood and the ai[...]

Black plate (273,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob. NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of tr ouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. Side V en[...]

Black plate (274,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents * W ith rear vents 5-4 Interior Features Climate Control System Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page274 Monday , June 10 2013 3:53 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (275,1) Manual T ype Temperature control dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector (recirculated air mode) Air intake selector (outside air mode) q Control Switches T emperature control dial This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for col[...]

Black plate (276,1) Air intake selector This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle. Press the air intake selec tor switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes. Recirculated air mode ( ) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculat ed. Outside air mode ( ) Use this mode for ventilation or [...]

Black plate (277,1) CAUTION If the air conditioner is used while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor th e engine coolant temperature warnin g light to see if it is illuminated or flashing (page 4-23). The air conditioner may cause engin e overheating. If the warning light is illuminated or flashing, tu rn the air conditioning off (pa[...]

Black plate (278,1) q Dehumidifying (With air conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intak e selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan con[...]

Black plate (279,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the display . Airflow display Temperature setting display (driver) Mode selector display A/C Temperature setting display (passenger) Air intake selector (recirculated air position) Air intake selector (outside air position) Driver temperature control dial AUTO swi[...]

Black plate (280,1) T emperature control dial This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. l When the DUAL switch is off: T urn the driver temperature control dial to control the temperature throughout the entire cabin. l When the DUAL switch is on: T urn the driver or front passen ger temperature contr[...]

Black plate (281,1) Outside air position ( ) Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting. WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is danger ous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a seriou s accident. DUAL switch Use the DU[...]

Black plate (282,1) WARNING Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when defogging ( position): Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hamper ed, which could lead to a serious accident. NOTE Use the temperatur[...]

Black plate (283,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The antenna is embedded into the window glass. CAUTION When washing the inside of the window which has an antenna, use a soft cloth dampene d in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenn a. q Satellite Radio Antenna í The satellite radio[...]

Black plate (284,1) Do not spill any liqu id on the audio system. Do not insert any object s, other than CDs, into the slot. 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 dist ances than FM signals. Because of this, tw o stations may[...]

Black plate (285,1) Multipath noise Since FM signals can be refl ected by obstructions, it is possible to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signa l at the same time. This causes a slight delay in reception and may be heard as a broken sound or a distortion. This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmi t[...]

Black plate (286,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player may become cloude d with condensation. At this time, the CD wi ll eject immediately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be corrected simply [...]

Black plate (287,1) l The CD player has been designed to play CDs bearing the identifica tion logo as shown below . No other discs can be played. l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate proper ly . l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handlin[...]

Black plate (288,1) l Completely read the instruction manual and cautions for CD-R/ CD-R Ws. l Do not use discs with cellophane tape adhering, partially peeled off labels, or adhesive material exuding from the edges of the CD label . Also, do not use discs with a comm ercially-available CD-R label affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in a malf[...]

Black plate (289,1) About folders an d files l The arrangement and playing order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: 05 06 01 02 03 04 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Lev el1 Level2 Level3 Le vel4 Playback may not occur in the abov e hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assigne[...]

Black plate (290,1) ISO 9660 An international stand ard for logical formatting of CD-R OM files and folde rs. It is divided into three separa te levels based on differences in file naming procedures, data configuration and other characteristics. Multi-session A session is the complete amount of data recorded from the beginning to the end of a singl[...]

Black plate (291,1) CAUTION This unit plays files with the (.wma) file extension as a WMA file. Do not use the WMA file extension for files other than WM A files. Oth erwise, it could result in noise or a malfunction. l T rack, artist and album name information is record ed as data termed “ WMA-T ag ” , and this information is displayable. l WM[...]

Black plate (292,1) q Operating Tips for USB device This unit supports playback of MP3/ WMA/AAC files recorded to USB device . NOTE l Music data (MP3/WMA/AAC (.m4a) format) stored in a USB mass-storage class compliant device (such as USB flash memory) can be played. l Playback may not be possible depending on the type and condition of the USB flash[...]

Black plate (293,1) l The file extension may not be provided depending on the computer operat ing system, version, software , or sett ings. In this case, add the file extension “ . wma ” to the end of the file name, and then write it to the memory . Playable AAC file specificat ion Playable AAC files are as follow s: Item Content Specification [...]

Black plate (294,1) CAUTION Ø Remove the iPod when it is not in use. Because the iPod is not designed to withstand excessive changes in temper ature inside the cabin, it could be damaged or the battery may deteriorate due to the excessive temperature or humidity inside the cabin if it is left in the vehicle. Ø If data in the iPod is lost while it[...]

Black plate (295,1) Audio Set (T ype A) Power/V olume/Sound Controls ......................................................................... page 5-26 Operating the Compact Di sc (CD) Player .......................... ............................. ... page 5-30 How to use auxiliary jack/USB port .......................................... ........[...]

Black plate (296,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignitio n to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. V olume adjustment T o adjust the volume, turn the power/ volume dial. Turn the power/volume[...]

Black plate (297,1) NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. T o reset bass, tr eble, fade, and balance, press the audio contr ol dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be displayed. Automatic Lev el Control (ALC) The automatic level control (ALC) changes the audio vol[...]

Black plate (298,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Band selector buttons Scan button Auto memory button Manual tuning/Audio control dial Channel preset buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM1 → FM2 → AM[...]

Black plate (299,1) 2. Depre ss a channel preset butt on for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The preset channel number or station frequency will be displayed. The station is now held in the memory . 3. Repea t this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. T o tune one in the memory , select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press[...]

Black plate (300,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack up/Fast-forw ard button Load button T rack do wn/Rev erse button Folder up b utton Folder do wn button T ext b utton Scan button CD play button CD eject button Repeat button Random button CD slot File dial T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA/ AAC CD player l Music data (CD-DA) l MP3/[...]

Black plate (301,1) Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback) T o change to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ), or press the folder up button ( ) to advance to the next folder . Music scan During music CD playback This function scans the titles on a CD and plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you in finding a song you want [...]

Black plate (302,1) (CD random) Press the random butt on (2) two times during playback to play the songs on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed during playback. Press the random butt on (2) while displaying “ DISC RDM ” to can cel. Switching the display For files with a file name and other information that have been input, the displ[...]

Black plate (303,1) NOTE The number of characters which can be displayed is restricted. Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q How to [...]

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Black plate (305,1) Audio Set (T ype B) CAUTION Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointe d object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged. Power/V olume/Display/Sou nd Controls ............... ............................................. page 5-36 Operating the Radio ................. .......................................[...]

Black plate (306,1) q Power/V olume/Display/Sound Controls Setup button Audio control dial Audio button Phone button Navigation b utton Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignitio n to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. V olume adjustment T o adj[...]

Black plate (307,1) The display can be turned back on as follows: l Press the audio butt on ( )t o display the audio screen. l Press the navigation button ( )t o display the navigation screen. l Press the phone button ( )t o display the Bluetooth ® dial screen. l Press the setup button ( )t o display the setup dial setting screen . l Press the aud[...]

Black plate (308,1) AudioPilot ® 2 *4 AudioPilot ® 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound qu ality in accordance with the level of noise enter ing the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot ® 2 is turned on, the system automati cally calculates the condition s for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to hear depending[...]

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Black plate (310,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Audio button Radio ON (Connected Satellite Radio) Press the audio butt on ( ) and touch the on-screen tab. (Unconnected Satellite Radi o) Press the audio butt on ( ) and touch the or on-screen tab. Band selection (Connected Satellite Radio) T ouch the on-screen tab to [...]

Black plate (311,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE l If you continue to press and hold the seek tuning button ( , ) the frequency will continue changing without stopping. l When an br oadcast is being r eceived, a receivable multicast channel is also r [...]

Black plate (312,1) Genre Seek Some FM stations transmi t Genre codes (Program type like a Rock, News, and so on). This code enable s alternative stations transmitting the same Genre code to be found quickly . T o select from the genre list, touch the on-screen button while in the FM mode and the desired Genre Seek. (T o scan for Genre Seek:) 1. T [...]

Black plate (313,1) Benefits of HD Radio ™ T echn ology (Information) The song title, artist name and genre wi ll appear on the screen when available by the radio station. (Multicast) On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have “ multiple ” or supplemental programs on each FM stat ion. Listening to HD Radio ™ T echnology If turns o[...]

Black plate (314,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Audio button What is satellite radio? W ith over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. Get channels and channels of comm ercial- free music, plus sports, news, talk, entertainment and more. Commercial-free music from ne arl[...]

Black plate (315,1) Be sure you are parked outside with a clear view of open sky , you will be instructed to turn on your radio (in SIRIUS mode and tuned to channel 184). Activation typically takes only 2 ― 5 minutes. Displaying the SIRIUS ID (E SN) T urn the manual tuning dial and select channel 0 to display the twelve-digit Electronic Serial Nu[...]

Black plate (316,1) NOTE The channel is continuously switched to the next or previous channel while the seek tuning button ( , ) is continuously pressed. Unsubscribed channel When a channel which has been preset becomes unsubscribed or the current channel being listened to becomes unsubscribed, the follow ing is display ed: “ Call 888-539-SIRIUS [...]

Black plate (317,1) Display scroll If a whole title cannot be displayed at one time, touch the on-screen button on the right side of the title. When the last character is displayed, touch the on- screen button to display the first character of the title. NOTE The on-screen button is displayed only if a whole title cannot be displayed at one time. I[...]

Black plate (318,1) 6. If the four digits match the regis tered code, “ Channel XXX locked ” appears and mute is turned on. If they do not match the registered code, “ Wrong code ” appears and then the displ ay returns to “ Input Parental Code ” . Parental unlock Channels locked using the parental lock function can be unlocked. 1. Selec[...]

Black plate (319,1) NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or r e- initialize the code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized code is not known. The initialization process r esets the code to [0000]. The master code can potentially defeat the intent of the security of the par ental lock if it is loc[...]

Black plate (320,1) Seek alert setting On or off switching to song seek, artist seek, or game alert function, and delet ion of stored information can be performed. T ouch the on-scr een button and the on-screen button. T ouch the button you want to change from , ,o r . (On or off switchin g) T ouch the , , and on-screen button. (Deletion) 1. Select[...]

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Black plate (322,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD slot Audio button CD eject button T rack up/Fast-forw ard button T rack do wn/Rev erse button File dial T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA/ AAC CD player l Music data (CD-DA) l MP3/WMA/AAC file NOTE If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or thr [...]

Black plate (323,1) T rack search Operations using audio panel Press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwi se once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track.[...]

Black plate (324,1) Music scan During music CD playback This function scans the titles on a CD and plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you in finding a song you want to listen to. 1. T ouch the on-scr een button during playback to play 10 seconds of each subsequent track starting from the next song. 2. T ouch the on-scr een button during playback [...]

Black plate (325,1) Display scroll If a whole title cannot be displayed at one time, touch the on-screen button on the right side of the title. When the last character is displayed, touch the on- screen button to display the first character of the title. NOTE l The on-screen button is displayed only if a whole title cannot be displayed at one time.[...]

Black plate (326,1) Sound Refer to Power/V olume/Display/S ound Controls on page 5-36. V ehicle l Door Locks l Light Control l W ipers Control 1. Press the setup button ( ). 2. T ouch the on-screen tab to display the vehicle sett ing screen. 3. T ouch the desir ed setting item. 4. Select the desired setup item from the list by touching it. 5. T ouc[...]

Black plate (327,1) With Bluetooth ® Hands-Free q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, press up the volume switch ( ). T o decrease the volume, press down the volume switch ( ). q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek switch ( , ). The radio switches to the next/p revious stored station in the order that it was stored (1[...]

Black plate (328,1) Commander switch operation í q Operation of switches around commander knob Press a switch around the commander knob indicated below to operate it: : Audio screen is displ ayed : Navigation screen is displayed : Bluetooth ® dial screen is displayed : Setup setting screen is displayed : Same operations such as on- screen button [...]

Black plate (329,1) q Commander knob operation Selecting button on screen 1. Tilt the commander knob and move the cursor to the button group which contains the on-scr een button you want to select. 2. Turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired on-screen button. 3. Press the commander knob to select the on-screen button. NOTE If the [...]

Black plate (330,1) AUX/USB/iPod mode Audio can be heard from the vehicle's speakers by connecting a commercially- available portable a udio unit to the auxiliary jack. A commercially-avai lable, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. In addition, audio can be played from the ve[...]

Black plate (331,1) NOTE l This mode may not be usable depending on the portable audio device to be connected. l Before using the auxiliary jack/USB port, r efer to the instruction manual for the portable audio device. l Use a commercially-available, non- impedance (3.5 ) ster eo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jac[...]

Black plate (332,1) q How to use AUX mode T ype A T ype B (T yp e A) 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) of the audio unit to change to the AUX mode. (T yp e B) 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.[...]

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Black plate (334,1) q How to use USB mode (T ype A) T rack up/Fast-forw ard button T rack do wn/Rev erse button Repeat button Random button Folder do wn button Folder up b utton T ext b utton Scan button USB/A UX button File dial T ype Playable data USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file Playback 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Press the power/volume di[...]

Black plate (335,1) Press the scan button ( ) during playback to start the scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) again to cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will r esume wher e scan was selected. Repeat playback (T rack repeat) Press the repeat button (1) during playback to[...]

Black plate (336,1) NOTE The number of characters which can be displayed is restricted. Error Messages When the message “ CHECK USB ” is displayed, it indicates that there is some error in the USB device . V erify that the content recorded in the USB device has MP3/WMA/AAC fil es and re-connect correctly . If the message reappear s, have the un[...]

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Black plate (338,1) q How to use USB mode (T ype B) Audio button Power/V olume dial T rack up/Fast-forw ard button T rack do wn/Rev erse button File dial T ype Playable data USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file Playback 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the audio button ( )t o display the[...]

Black plate (339,1) Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise after a few seconds have elaps ed to start playback from the beginning of the current track. Operations on screen T ouch the on-screen button once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. T ouch the on-screen button within a few seconds after playb[...]

Black plate (340,1) NOTE l The on-screen button is displayed when the whole title is not displayed. l The information (artist name, music name, album name) is displayed only when the USB device has information which can be displayed on the screen. l This unit cannot display some characters. Characters which cannot be displayed are indicated by an a[...]

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Black plate (342,1) q How to use iPod mode (T ype A) T rack up/Fast-forw ard button T rack do wn/Rev erse button Repeat button Random button Category do wn button Category up b utton List down b utton List up button T ext b utton Scan button USB/A UX button File dial Connectable iPod is as follow s: l iPod: 5G l iPod classic l iPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5G[...]

Black plate (343,1) NOTE The types of categories include Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer , and Audio book. List search Press the list down button ( ) to selec t the previous list and press the list up button ( ) to select the next list. NOTE When the selected category is Song or Audio book, there is no list. Music Scan This [...]

Black plate (344,1) NOTE l The information (artist name, music name) is displayed only when the iPod has information which can be displayed. l This unit cannot display some characters. Characters which cannot be displayed are indicated by an asterisk ( ). Display scroll 13 characters (Except fil e name) can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay th[...]

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Black plate (346,1) q How to use iPod mode (T ype B) Audio button Power/V olume dial T rack up/Fast-forw ard button T rack do wn/Rev erse button File dial The connectable iPods are as follows: l iPod classic l iPod nano: 4/5/6G l iPod touch *1 : 2/3/4G l iPhone *1 : 3GS/4/4S *1 Only iPod function NOTE The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be operat[...]

Black plate (347,1) Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise within a few seconds (depends on iPod software version) after playba ck begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track. Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise after a few seconds (depends on iPod software version) [...]

Black plate (348,1) T ext scroll If a whole title cannot be displayed at one time, touch the on-screen button on the right side of the title to display the whole title. When the last character is displayed, touch the on-screen button to display the first character of the title. NOTE l The on-screen button is displayed when the whole title is not di[...]

Black plate (349,1) Bluetooth® í Bluetooth ® Hands-Free outline When a Bluetooth ® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Hands-Free unit via radio wave transmission, a call ca n be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up button, hang-up button, or voice command on the steering wheel, or by operating the panel. F[...]

Black plate (350,1) q Component Parts Microphone T alk button, Pick-up b utton and Hang-up button Microphone T alk button Hang-up button Pick-up button A udio unit Audio unit (T ype B) The audio unit (T ype B) is used for volume adjustme nt and touch panel operation. Bluetooth ® information is displayed in the display . The screen is switch ed by [...]

Black plate (351,1) Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in advance. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab to display the Bluetooth ® setting screen. 2. T ouch the on-screen button to displ ay the volume adjustm ent screen. 3. (V olume up) T ouch the on-screen button. (V olume down) T ouch the on-screen butto[...]

Black plate (352,1) 4. T ouch the on-scr een button to display the messag e and switch to the device operation. 5. Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth ® device (Peripheral device). 6. Select “ Mazda ” from the device list searched by the device. 7. (Device with Bluetooth ® version 2.0) Input the displayed 4-digit pairing cod[...]

Black plate (353,1) 2. T ouch the on-screen button. 3. T ouch the device name which you want to delete. 4. T ouch the on-scr een button. 5. T ouch the on-screen button. NOTE If you want to delete all of the pairing devices, r estor e the default settings. Changing PIN code PIN code (4 digits) can be changed. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab. 2. T ouch t[...]

Black plate (354,1) NOTE l The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system is operable several seconds after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (r equires less than 15 seconds). l When operating the audio unit or the A/C while using Bluetooth ® Hands-Free, the beep sounds or voice guidance (audio unit)/ cannot be hear d. T utorial The tutorial explain s how[...]

Black plate (355,1) l Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle . Turn down the airflow of the air-conditioning system while Bluetooth ® Hands-Free is being used. l Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone . NOTE If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory . Refer t[...]

Black plate (356,1) 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John ” ) XXXX (Ex. “ at home ” ). Press the pick- up button to call, or say Go Back to enter a different name. ” 10. (Dialing) Press the pick-up button or say “ Call ” . Then go to Step 11. (Name correction) Say , “ Go Back ” . Then go back to Step 4. 1 1. The call is made. NOTE T[...]

Black plate (357,1) 2. Prompt: “ Ready . ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Redial ” 4. A c all is made to the most recent call in the Call history (outgoing). Call back Function This voice command makes a call to the last person who called you. 1. Press the pick-up button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready . ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Call back ” 4. A c all is made to t[...]

Black plate (358,1) 5. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 5551234 ” ) (T elephone number) ” 6. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX. (Ex “ 5551234 ” ) (T elephone number (first choice)) ” 7. Prompt: “ Press the pick-up button to dial, or continue to add numbers. Y ou can also say ‘ Option A ’ or ‘ Option B ’ to replace the last block of di[...]

Black plate (359,1) Automatic 91 1 (U.S. A./Canada only) If the vehicle is invol ved in a moderate to severe collision, a call is made automatically to 911 from the connected device. 1. If the vehicle is involved in a moder ate to severe collision, notification of the call to 911 is made via audio and screen display . T o cancel the call, press the[...]

Black plate (360,1) q Mute The microphone can be muted durin g a call. T ouch the on-screen button. T ouch the on-screen button during mute to cancel the mute. q T ransferring a call from Hands- Free to a mobile phone Communication between the Hands-Free unit and a device (Mobi le phone) is canceled, and the line can be switched to the device (Mobi[...]

Black plate (361,1) Downloading messages Up to 15 new messages can be downloaded and d isplayed from a connected device. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab. 2. T ouch the on-screen button. NOTE l Messages that have not been read ar e downloaded first. l Attached data is not downloaded. l Messages up to 160-bytes can be downloaded. l A message list is crea[...]

Black plate (362,1) 4. Select the sentence to be sent from the preset messages. 5. Press the on-screen button. NOTE The pr eset messages cannot be changed. Erasing messages Downloaded message s can be erased. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab. 2. T ouch the mess age you want to erase. 3. T ouch the on-screen button. 4. T ouch the on-screen button. NOTE T[...]

Black plate (363,1) 4. Prompt: “ A vail able audio modes are: AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1, Sirius2, Sirius3, USB, iPod, Bluetooth ® audio, Pandora ® , CD, AUX, Turn off audio ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ XXX (Ex. “ AM ” ) (audio source) ” 6. The audio source is switched. NOTE CD, SIRIUS digital satellite radio, USB, iPod, BT audio, and Pa[...]

Black plate (364,1) Refer to How to use USB mode (T ype B) on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod mode (T ype B) on page 5-76. 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Play ” 4. Prompt: “ W ould you like to play by Artist, Album, Playl ist, or Genre? ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ Album ” 6. Prompt: “ What album would yo[...]

Black plate (365,1) 6. Prompt: “ What genre would you like to play? ” 7. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ Rock ” ) (Genre name) ” 8. The name spoken will be searched for in the USB device or iPod. If a contact is matched, go to Step 10. If multiple contacts are matched, go to Step 9. 9. Prompt: “ W ould you like to play XXXXX... (Choice [...]

Black plate (366,1) Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth® Audio System on page 5-104. Folder up 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Next folder ” 4. The next folder is played. Folder down 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Previous folder ” 4. The previ ous folder is played. Pau[...]

Black plate (367,1) 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Repeat ” 4. Prompt: “ A vail able repeat options are T rack , Folder, and Off ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX (Track, Folder or Off) ” 6. If “ Track ” is spoken, track repeat is performed. If “ Folder ” is spoken, folde r repeat is performed. If “ Off ” is spoken, repeat[...]

Black plate (368,1) Selection by specifying frequency (When playing the Radio) Selection by specifying the frequency is possible using voice recogn ition. Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-40. 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Frequency ” 4. Prompt: “ What frequency would you like? ” 5. Say: [Beep] “[...]

Black plate (369,1) 3. Say: [Beep] “ Preset ” 4. Prompt: “ Say a preset number between 1 and 6 ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ X (Ex. 3) (Preset number) ” 6. The speci fied preset is selec ted. Next preset selection (When playing the Radio) 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Next preset ” 4. The next preset is se[...]

Black plate (370,1) 4. This tells Pandora ® that you like this track and helps to bring in more tracks like it to your station. Thumbs down function (When playing Pandora ® ) The thumbs down function can be run using voice recognition. Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page 5-106. 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] ?[...]

Black plate (371,1) q Gracenote Database The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. T o make best use of the voice recognition , install the most recent database. CAUTION For information related to the most recen t Gracenote database which can be used and how to inst[...]

Black plate (372,1) Gracenote ® End User License Agreement This application or device contains softwar e from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, Calif ornia ( “ Gracenote ” ). The software from Gracenote (the “ Gracenote Software ” ) enables this application to perform disc and /or file identification and obtain music-related infor mation, inc[...]

Black plate (373,1) Updating the database The Gracenote media database can be update d using USB device. 1. Conne ct a USB device containing the softwar e for updating Gracenote . 2. T ouch the on-screen button. 3. T ouch the on-screen button. 4. T ouch the on-screen button to scroll the display . When the display is scrolled to the end of the expl[...]

Black plate (374,1) Bluetooth® Audio Applicable Bluetooth ® specification V er . 2.0 or higher Response profile l A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) V er. 1.0/1.2 l A VRCP (Audio/V ideo Remot e Control Profile) V er. 1.0/1.3/1.4 A2DP is a profile which trans mits only audio to the Bluetooth ® unit. If your Bluetooth ® audio device corre[...]

Black plate (375,1) 3. Press the audio button ( ) and then touch the on-screen tab to switch to the Blueto oth ® audio mode and start playback. NOTE l If the Bluetooth ® audio device does not begin playback, press the on-screen button. l If the mode is switched from Bluetooth ® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio playback from the Blu[...]

Black plate (376,1) Shuffle playback (only A VRCP V er . 1.4) Folder shuffle T ouch the on-screen button during playback to play the songs in the folder shuffle. “ ” is displayed during playback. T ouch the on-screen button two times while “ ” is displayed to cancel . Device shuffle T ouch the on-screen button two times during playback to p[...]

Black plate (377,1) NOTE l The skip function may not be available depending on the device. l The number of skips is limited by Pandora ® . Selection from station list Selection can be made from a programmed radio station list. 1. Press the on-scree n button. 2. Select the desired radio stat ion. NOTE When is selected, songs randomly selected from [...]

Black plate (378,1) T roubleshooting Bluetooth ® does not operate under the following condition s. Check whether the follow ing conditions apply to yo ur Bluetooth ® device: l The device is not being operat ed correctly . l The device is not connected to the Bluetooth ® unit equipped on the vehicle. l The device's battery is weak. l A devic[...]

Black plate (379,1) Device pairing, connection problems Symptom Cause Solution method Unable to perform pairing ― First make sure the device is compatible with the Bluetooth ® unit, and then check whether the Bluetooth ® function and the Find Mode/V isible setting *1 on the device are turned on. If pairing is still not possible after this, cont[...]

Black plate (380,1) V oice recognition related prob lems Symptom Cause Solution method Poor voice recognition l Excessive, slow speech. l Excessive, forceful speech (shouting). l Speaking before the beep sound has ended. l Loud noise (speaking or noise from outside/ inside vehicle). l Airflow from A/C is blowing against the microphone. l Speaking i[...]

Black plate (381,1) Other problems Symptom Cause Solution method The indication for the remaining battery is different between the vehicle and the device The indication method is different between the vehicle and the device. ― When a call is made from the vehicle, the telephone number is updated in the incoming/outgoing call record but the name d[...]

Black plate (382,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extension Sunvisors í The visor extender ex tends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. T o use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor , retract the visor extender to its original position. Otherwis e, the visor e[...]

Black plate (383,1) Interior Lights Overhead Lights Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on NOTE The rear map lights also turn on and off when the overhead light switch is operated. Front Map Lights When the overhead light switch is in the do[...]

Black plate (384,1) Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position ) and the courtesy lights turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and th[...]

Black plate (385,1) Clock The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. With Fully Automatic T ype Climate Control System Clock With Manual T ype Climate Control System Clock Time setting 1. Switch the ignition ACC or ON. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance whi le the time setting button ( [...]

Black plate (386,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. Center The accessory socket can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, [...]

Black plate (387,1) Connecting the accessory socket 1. Open the lid. 2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the access ory socket. Plug Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is [...]

Black plate (388,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 5-1 18 Interior Features Interior Equipment Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1[...]

Black plate (389,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when dr iving. Do not put ar ticles in storag e spaces with no lid: Putting articles in stora ge spaces with [...]

Black plate (390,1) q Glove Compartment T o open the glove compartment, pull the latch toward you. T o close the glove compa rtment, firmly press in the center of the glove compartment lid. q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release handle. Using the armrest í CAUTION Ø When sliding the armrest , be careful not to hit a drink cup placed in[...]

Black plate (391,1) q Cargo Sub-Compartment í Lift the trunk mat. Cargo sub- compartment T runk mat q Rear Coat Hooks WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hoo ks: Hanging heavy or sharp-en ded objects such as a coat hanger from the assist grips or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fly off and hit an occupant in [...]

Black plate (392,1) NOTE Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size. 5-122 Interior Features Interior Equipment Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page392 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (393,1) 6 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Essential Information .............................. ..................................... 6-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... ...................................[...]

Black plate (394,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you are unsure about any procedure it descri bes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the wor k, preferably an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (395,1) Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda' s original equipment may perform maintenan ce. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts. Maintenance and Care Essential Information 6-3 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page395 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8[...]

Black plate (396,1) Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used[...]

Black plate (397,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil RRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace at firs[...]

Black plate (398,1) 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 Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary [...]

Black plate (399,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months Others [...]

Black plate (400,1) 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 Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspe[...]

Black plate (401,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l Driving on rough or mu[...]

Black plate (402,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Drive belts I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I I Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace[...]

Black plate (403,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubrica[...]

Black plate (404,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace at first 200,[...]

Black plate (405,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate C: [...]

Black plate (406,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 1 15 120 ENGINE Drive belts I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace at f[...]

Black plate (407,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lub[...]

Black plate (408,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions 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. When Refueling l Brake and cl[...]

Black plate (409,1) WARNING Do not perform main tenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tool s and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician: Perfo rming maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injur ed while per forming some mainte[...]

Black plate (410,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to [...]

Black plate (411,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. V erify that the suppor t rod is secured in the clip before clo[...]

Black plate (412,1) Engine Compartment Overview W indshield washer fluid reservoir Brak e/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Battery Fuse block Cooling system cap Engine coolant reserv oir Engine oil-filler cap 6-20 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page412 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (413,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be performed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's r esponsibility in protecting your investment. q Recommended Oil U.S.A. and CANADA Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Mazda Genuine Oi l is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genu ine 0W -20 Oil is [...]

Black plate (414,1) (ILSA C) (Mexico) Use SAE 5W -30 engine oil. If SAE 5W - 30 engine oil is not avail able, use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 80 60 40 20 0 –40 –20 30 120 100 50 40 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2.[...]

Black plate (415,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, pa rts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in[...]

Black plate (416,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will da mage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized ) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Do not add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and must[...]

Black plate (417,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level WARNING If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have the brakes inspected: A low brake/clutch fluid level is dangerous. A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accide nt. The brakes and clutch[...]

Black plate (418,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . L Use plain water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine o[...]

Black plate (419,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is swi[...]

Black plate (420,1) 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windshield. 4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder . 5. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAU[...]

Black plate (421,1) 6. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assem bly in the reverse order of removal. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6-29 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page421 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (422,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the batter y or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (423,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. NOTE Before performing ba[...]

Black plate (424,1) Battery Replacement If the buttons on the trans mitter are inoperable and the operat ion indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled correctly. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is no t installed corre[...]

Black plate (425,1) 3. Inser t the small, flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover . 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery . 5. Inser t a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover .[...]

Black plate (426,1) CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay wi[...]

Black plate (427,1) q Tire Inflation Pr essure WARNING Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure: Overinflation or und erinflation of tires is dangerous. Adv erse handling or unexpected tire fai lure could result in a serious accide nt. Refer to Tires on page 9-7. Use only a Mazda-genu ine tire valve cap: Use of a non-genuine part is dangero[...]

Black plate (428,1) During rotation, inspe ct them for correct balance. Do not include (TEMPORAR Y USE ONL Y) spare tire in rotation. Forward Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe br[...]

Black plate (429,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the r oad. It is recommended that tires generally be r eplaced when they ar e 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spar e tir e when you replace the other r[...]

Black plate (430,1) CAUTION A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibrat ion Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, [...]

Black plate (431,1) MEMO 6-39 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page431 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (432,1) Light Bulbs Overhead lights/ Front map lights V anity mirror lights Headlights (Low/High beam) Daytime running lights/ Parking lights Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam)/ Daytime running lights Front fog lights Front fog lights Front turn signal lights/ Front side-marker lights Front turn signal lights/ Front side-marke[...]

Black plate (433,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

Black plate (434,1) 4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard. 5. Disconne ct the connecto r from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing the connector downward. 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the re[...]

Black plate (435,1) 4. Move the air cleaner cover and create a space large enough to wor k in. 5. Disconne ct the connecto r from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing the connector downward. 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently[...]

Black plate (436,1) 4. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir and bolts. W indshield washer fluid reservoir Bolt Guide 5. Remove the guide. Guide 6. Disconne ct the connecto r from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing the connector downward. 7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully re[...]

Black plate (437,1) 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard. 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 6. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. Front turn signal lights/Front side[...]

Black plate (438,1) 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard. 5. Disconne ct the connecto r from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing the connector downward. 6. Turn th[...]

Black plate (439,1) NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Rear turn signal lights, Rear side- marker lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Lift the trunk mat. 3. (Left side) Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and[...]

Black plate (440,1) Rear turn signal lights Rear side-marker lights 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. T aillights (T runk lid side), Reverse lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid tr[...]

Black plate (441,1) T aillights (T runk lid side) Reverse lights 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. License plate lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefull[...]

Black plate (442,1) Rear map lights V anity mirror light s í Courtesy lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. T runk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 6-50 Maintenance and Care í Some models. Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page442 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2[...]

Black plate (443,1) 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls do not work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will b[...]

Black plate (444,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 4. Inspec t the fuse and repla ce it if it is blown. Normal Blown 5. Inser t a new fuse o f the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it. W e recom[...]

Black plate (445,1) 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacemen[...]

Black plate (446,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 ADD F AN GE 30 A Cooling fan 2 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits 3 INJECT OR 30 A Engine control system 4 F AN DE ―― 5 P.WINDOW1 30 A Power windows í 6 ―― ― 7 ADD F AN DE ―― 8 EVVT 20 A Engine control [...]

Black plate (447,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer 19 HEA TER 40 A Air conditioner 20 DCDC REG ―― 21 ENGINE .IG1 7.5 A Engine control system 22 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits 23 H/L LOW L HID L 15 A Headlight (LH) *1 , Headlight low beam (LH) *2 24 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlig[...]

Black plate (448,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 53 HORN 15 A Horn 54 ROOM 15 A Overhead light *1 W ith xenon fusion headlights *2 W ith halogen headlights Fuse block (Left side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 P.SEA T D 30 A Power seat í 2 P.WINDOW3 30 A Power windows í 3 R.OUTLET3 ―― 4 P.WINDOW2 25 A Power win[...]

Black plate (449,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 13 ―― ― 14 ―― ― 15 ―― ― 16 ―― ― 17 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 18 ―― ― 19 ―― ― 20 A T IND 7.5 A A T shift indicator í 21 P.SEA T P 30 A Power seat í Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6-57 í Some models. Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page44[...]

Black plate (450,1) Exterior Care 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 how to prevent them. Etching [...]

Black plate (451,1) Prevention It is necessary to was h and wax your vehicle to preser ve its finish accordi ng to the instructions in this section. These steps should be taken immedi ately after you find water marks on your vehicle 's finish. Paint Chipping Occurrence Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown in the air by anothe r vehicle&apo[...]

Black plate (452,1) If the vehicle is washed improperly , the paint surface could be scratched. Her e are some examples of how scrat ching could occur . Scratches occur on the paint surface when: l The vehicle is washed without first rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter . l The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry , or dirty cloth. l The vehicl[...]

Black plate (453,1) WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releas ing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake per formance returns to nor mal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a seriou[...]

Black plate (454,1) CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergen ts containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plat ed or anodized aluminum parts. Thi s may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for ice and [...]

Black plate (455,1) q Plastic Part Maintenance l When cleaning the plast ic lenses of the lights, do not use g asoline, kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinne r, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemi cal agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functionality . If pl[...]

Black plate (456,1) Synthetic leather Remove dust and loose dirt from synth etic leather with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner . Clean synthetic leat her with a leather-and- synthetic leather cleane r . Leather í Remove dust and sand first using a vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather cleaner or a soft [...]

Black plate (457,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Panel When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a soft [...]

Black plate (458,1) q Cleaning the Floor Mats Rubber floor mats should be cleaned wi th mild soap and water only . WARNING Do not use rubb er cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber floor mats: Cleaning the rub ber flo or mats with rubber cleaning produc ts makes the floor mats slippery. This may cause an accident when de[...]

Black plate (459,1) 7 If T rouble Arises Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. Parking in an Emergency ..................... ..................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ..............................................[...]

Black plate (460,1) 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 (461,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Except Mexico (With spare tire) (Without spare tire) Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Tiedown eyelet (Long type) Tiedown eyelet (Long type) Tiedown eyelet (Short type) Tiedown eyelet (Short type[...]

Black plate (462,1) Mexico Lug wrench Spare tire hold-down bolt Jack lev er T iedo wn eyelet (Long type) T iedo wn eyelet (Short type) Jack Spare tire 7-4 If T rouble Arises Flat Tir e Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page462 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (463,1) q Jack í NOTE Y our vehicle may or may not be equipped with a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . T o remove the jack 1. Lift the trunk mat. T runk mat 2. Remove the pocket . 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bo[...]

Black plate (464,1) Maintenance l Always keep the jack clean. l Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust. l Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated. q Spare Ti re í 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[...]

Black plate (465,1) 2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise. Spare tire hold-down bolt T o secure the spare tire Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After stor ing, verify that the spare tire is stored secure ly . Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tir e Repair Kit í The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit[...]

Black plate (466,1) q About the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the follow ing items. Sealant applied sticker Compressor Sealant bottle Speed restriction sticker Instructions WARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant: Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous. In the event tire sealant i[...]

Black plate (467,1) 4. Have passengers get out of the vehicle and unload any luggage, and then remove the emergency flat tir e repair kit. NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _ 30°C ( _ 22°F). 5. Remove the injection hose from the compressor and inser t the plug adapto r to the sealant container orifice. 6. Remove th[...]

Black plate (468,1) 8. Inser t the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket . Center console Compressor Compressor plug CAUTION Ø Before pulling out the compressor plug from the elec trical socket, make sure the comp ressor power switch is off. Ø The compressor turns on and off with the push-button switch. 9. Adhe re the speed restrict [...]

Black plate (469,1) WARNING Attach the speed restriction stick er in a place where it can be viewed easily by the driver: Ø Applying the spe ed restriction sticker to the steering wheel is dangerous as it could inte rfere with the air bag deployment and result in serious injury. Ø Do not apply the sticker to any position other than the position i[...]

Black plate (470,1) NOTE When checking the tire inflation pr essur e with the tir e pr essur e gauge on the compressor unit, make sur e the compr essor switch is turned off. 16. The emergency flat tire repair is completed if the tir e air pressure does not decrease. Drive the vehicl e carefully to the nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer promptly and ha[...]

Black plate (471,1) Changing a Flat Tire (With spare tir e) NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of[...]

Black plate (472,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack on the ground. 3. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack-up posit[...]

Black plate (473,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle 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 recomm ended in this [...]

Black plate (474,1) WARNING Do not jack up the vehicle hi gher than is necessar y: Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is danger ous as it could destabilize the veh icle resulting in an accident. Do not star t the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up: Starting the engine or sh aking the vehicle while it is jacked up is dang[...]

Black plate (475,1) T o install the antitheft lug nut 1. Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wre nch. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. Nut tightening tor[...]

Black plate (476,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench countercloc kwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108 ― 147 (12 ― 14, 80 ― 108) WARNING Always securely[...]

Black plate (477,1) 10. Thread the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and secure it so that the buckle does not con tact the wheel. 1 1. Thread the belt through the buckle, then pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. 12. Return the seat back on the right side of the rear seat to its original position. 13. Remove the tire blocks and[...]

Black plate (478,1) 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. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully : To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol[...]

Black plate (479,1) CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supp ly (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V moto r generator set). Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order. Jumper cables Booster battery Discharged bat[...]

Black plate (480,1) 5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle. 6. “ i-ELOOP charging ” is displayed in the multi-display of the instrument cluster after the engine is started. The message is no longer displayed when the engine is running and the charging is completed. The veh[...]

Black plate (481,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the firs t try , wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. [...]

Black plate (482,1) Overheating If the High engine coolan t temperature warning light illumi nates, the vehicle loses power , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling [...]

Black plate (483,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir Cooling fan If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 6-23). CAUTION If the engine continues to overh[...]

Black plate (484,1) 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. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (485,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets fo r towing the vehicle. They have been design ed only for securing the vehi cle to a tran sport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could resu lt in the vehicle being damaged. q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug [...]

Black plate (486,1) Rear T iedo wn eyelet (Short type) Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyele t is not sec urely tightened, it may loos en or disengage from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. 7-28 If T rouble Arises Emergency T owin[...]

Black plate (487,1) When W arning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash q If the master warning light illuminates T ype A Displays when noti fication of the syst em malfunctions is requi red. Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . (Display example) Displays as follows: Master warning light Indication in dis[...]

Black plate (488,1) Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to the floor . In eith er case, it will take longer to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, open the hood and check the brake fluid level immediately , and then add fluid if required (page 6-25). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. If[...]

Black plate (489,1) q If the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determin es that some components are operating incorrectl y , the control unit may illumi nate the brake system warning ligh t and the ABS warning light simu ltaneously . The problem is [...]

Black plate (490,1) If the light illumi nates or the warning indication is displayed while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspec t the engine oil level (page 6-22). If it's low , add the appropriate[...]

Black plate (491,1) Illuminated light This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicl e in a safe place immediately and stop the engine. Refer to Overheating (page 7-24). CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temp erature warning light illuminated. Other wise, it could result in damage to the engine. q If the [...]

Black plate (492,1) CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light/warning indication illuminates , the transaxle has an elec trical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q If the power steering malfunction warning indication/indicato[...]

Black plate (493,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repa irs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disa bled causing serious injury or death. q If the tire pressur e[...]

Black plate (494,1) “ Key not found ” is displayed This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detect ed. l The push button start is press ed with the ignition swi tched off l The ignition is swit[...]

Black plate (495,1) q If the dynamic stability control system (DSC) OFF indicator light illuminates If the light rema ins illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction. q If the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) OFF indicator light flashes í The indicator light [...]

Black plate (496,1) q If the security indicator light illuminates or flashes If the engine does not start with the correct key , and the securi ty indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q If the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system OFF indicator light flashes í The indi[...]

Black plate (497,1) W arning Sound is Activated q Lights-On Reminder The lights-on reminder is operable when the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off function is 0 seconds. If lights are on and the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. *1 If the[...]

Black plate (498,1) NOTE l Some models do not have the seat belt warning function for the front passenger's seat. l Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item. l T o allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly , do[...]

Black plate (499,1) q Key Left-in-trunk W arning Beep (With the advanced keyless functi on) If the key is left in the trunk with all doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver the key has been left in the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk lid by pressing the elect ric trunk lid opener[...]

Black plate (500,1) q Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System W arnings í The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system warnings notify the driver of system mal functions and cautions on use when required. Check based on the beep sound. Cautions What to check The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is operating The vehic[...]

Black plate (501,1) When T runk Lid Cannot be Opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the elect rical system and the trunk lid can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to Open it: 1. Open the cover . 2. Turn the lever to the left to fold the seatback. Cove r Lev er 3. Turn the lever to th[...]

Black plate (502,1) 7-44 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page502 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (503,1) 8 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 8-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 8-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 8-10 Customer Assi[...]

Black plate (504,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (505,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model [...]

Black plate (506,1) The whole process norm ally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decis ion is not binding on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, please call 1-800-955-510 0 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cu[...]

Black plate (507,1) 6. Y ou are requi red to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.22. Y ou are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose[...]

Black plate (508,1) 10. Y ou may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator . If you rejec t the decision, you will be free to pursue furth er legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissi ble in a court action. 1 1. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and [...]

Black plate (509,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz[...]

Black plate (510,1) 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 (511,1) 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 (512,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (513,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (514,1) 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and curren t mileage 5. Y our dealer's name and location 6. Y our question(s) 8-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects [...]

Black plate (515,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Canada TEL: 1 (800) 263-468[...]

Black plate (516,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (517,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (518,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Powertrain Limited W arranty l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty/Cal ifornia Emission Con trol W arranty l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Emission Contr[...]

Black plate (519,1) Outside the United States/Canada Government regulations in the United States/Canad a require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossib[...]

Black plate (520,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Registering your vehicle in a forei gn country may be problematic dependi ng on whether it meets the specific emi ssion and safety standards of the country in which the ve hicle will be driven. Consequently , yo ur vehicle may require modifications[...]

Black plate (521,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (522,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntr y: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing [...]

Black plate (523,1) Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding ho w a vehicle ’ s systems performed. The EDR is designed to r[...]

Black plate (524,1) 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 t[...]

Black plate (525,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure . The temperature grade for this tire i[...]

Black plate (526,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (527,1) 1 1. Max. load rating 12. Tread wear , traction and temperature grades 13. Max. permissible infl ation pressure 14. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is a n example of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index[...]

Black plate (528,1) 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 (529,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (530,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the sample below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index & speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanati[...]

Black plate (531,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates ho[...]

Black plate (532,1) 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 (533,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (534,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (535,1) 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 (536,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering , and traction could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly , a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread . Replace the tire when this happens. New tread T read wear ind[...]

Black plate (537,1) CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehi cle has been damaged, immediate ly reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or damaged , deflate it, remove th e tire a[...]

Black plate (538,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been 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, to keep your loaded[...]

Black plate (539,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optiona l equipment. V ehicle Curb Weight 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 (540,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combination weight [...]

Black plate (541,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 k g (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo shoul d never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg ([...]

Black plate (542,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a resu lt of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (543,1) GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GC W must ne ver exceed the GCWR . WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Speci[...]

Black plate (544,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit- (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs. ” on your vehicle 's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehi[...]

Black plate (545,1) Declaration of Conformity q Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8-43 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page545 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (546,1) q Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System 8-44 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page546 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (547,1) NOTE During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above ar e granted. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8-45 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page547 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (548,1) WARNING Change or modifications not express ively approved by the party respo nsible for compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment. q HomeLink Wire less Control System CAUTION HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Indus try Canada rules . Changes or modifications not express ly approved[...]

Black plate (549,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener [...]

Black plate (550,1) q Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) 8-48 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page550 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (551,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8-49 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page551 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (552,1) 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 do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. PUBLI[...]

Black plate (553,1) q SER VICE HIGHLIGHTS: Provides description and operation of the many syst ems of your Mazda. q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operation and use of the naviga tion system. This is not a techni cian's manual. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects S[...]

Black plate (554,1) 8-52 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page554 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (555,1) 9 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ .. 9-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... .. 9-2 Specifications .............................. ..........................................[...]

Black plate (556,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. and Canada) q Chassis Number[...]

Black plate (557,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 9-3 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page557 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (558,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) Displacement 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) Compression ratio 13.0 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery Q-85 *1 12V -60Ah/20HR *2 or 12V -65Ah/20HR *2 Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark pl[...]

Black plate (559,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) Coolant Manual transaxle 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt) Automatic transaxle 7.7 L (8.1 US qt, 6.8 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, [...]

Black plate (560,1) q Air Conditioner The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2. Item Classification Refrigerant T ype HFC134a (R-134a) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage [...]

Black plate (561,1) q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you r eplace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to [...]

Black plate (562,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Items in which the function setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification. Item Feature Factory Setting A vailable Settings Daytime running lights The[...]

Black plate (563,1) The following “ Personalization Features ” can be changed by the vehicle owner . Items in which the function setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification. Item Feature Factory Setting A vailable Settings Power door lock Changes the auto lock/unlock function setting for all the doors according to th[...]

Black plate (564,1) Item Feature Factory Setting A vailable Settings Auto headlight off *1 The time required for headlights to turn off after ignition is switched off can be changed. Refer to Setup on page 5-55. 30 seconds 0 seconds *2 / 60 seconds/ 90 seconds/ 120 seconds Auto-light control The headlight illumination on/off timing based on surroun[...]

Black plate (565,1) Item Feature Factory Setting A vailable Settings Multi-information display operation sound The operation sound volume for the following operations can be changed. l T rip computer data clearing The INFO switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or longer while the average fuel economy or average vehicle speed is displayed. l Numerical v[...]

Black plate (566,1) 9-12 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page566 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (567,1) 10 Index 10-1 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page567 Monday , June 10 2013 3:56 PM Form No.8DL2-EA-13F[...]

Black plate (568,1) A Accessory Socket ............... ............. 5-116 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ............... ................................. 4-63 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 8-19 Advanced Key Operational range ....................... 3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System .......[...]

Black plate (569,1) B Brakes Brakes assist ................... ............ 4-84 Foot brake ...................... ............ 4-82 Pad wear indicator ................... ... 4-84 Parking brake ............................. 4-83 Break-In ............................................ 3-44 C Capacities ............................... ............. 9-[...]

Black plate (570,1) E Engine Coolant ....................................... 6-23 Engine Compartment Overview ................................. ... 6-20 Exhaust gas ..... ........................... 3-25 Hood release .............................. 6-18 Oil ............... ............................... 6-21 Starting ...............................[...]

Black plate (571,1) I i-ELOOP ........................................ ... 4-97 Display ............ ........................ ... 4-97 i-ELOOP W arning Beep ............ 7-41 Ignition Switch ............................. ............. 4-2 Illuminated Entry Sy stem ................ 5-114 Immobilizer System .......................... 3-40 Indicator L[...]

Black plate (572,1) M Maintenance Information ..................... ............. 6-2 Scheduled ..................................... 6-4 Maintenance and Car e ........................ 6-2 Maintenance Monitor ........................ 4-15 Manual Transaxle Opera tion ............. 4-47 Recommendations for shifting .... 4-48 Map Lights ..............[...]

Black plate (573,1) R Replacement Electrical battery ...................... ... 6-32 Fuse ............................................ 6-51 Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40 T ires ............................... ............ 6-36 Wheel ......................................... 6-37 W iper ....................................... ...[...]

Black plate (574,1) T T iedown Hook .......................................... 7-27 T ire Infor mation ................................ 8-24 T ire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-118 T ires ....................... ........................... 6-34 Flat T ire ........................................ 7-3 Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-[...]