Mazda 6 (2008) manual

Black plate (1,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page1 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page2 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion 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 maintenan ce or service is [...]

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, importan t safety infor mat[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page5 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 K[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page6 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ................................................................ ....... ... 1-2 Interior Equipm ent (V iew A) .................................................. .. 1-2 Interior Equipm ent (V iew B) ......................[...]

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob .......................................................................... ........................ page 3-30 Power door lock switch ........................................................ ..... ........................ page 3-31 Headlight leveling switch ...............................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio contr ol switches ......................................................... ..... ........................ page 6-56 SRS air bags ............... .............................................................................. ......... page 2-41 Cruise control switch es ............ ..............[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) SRS air bags ............... .............................................................................. ......... page 2-41 Seat belts ................................................................ ............................................ page 2-15 Remote fuel-filler lid release ............[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood ....................................................... ........................................................... page 3-46 Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................... ......... page 8-28 Moonroof ................................. ...............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) Rear Trunk lid ............... ..................................................................... ........................ page 3-33 Rear wind ow antenna ................................................................ ........................ page 6-16 Child safety lock ........................................................[...]

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replac e the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage th e suppl[...]

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer seriou s internal injuries. For maximum protect[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returni ng a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other han d while operating the lever. If the sea tback is not supp orted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down , [...]

Black plate (17,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-b ottom power adjustment is ope rated by motors. Avoid ext ended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustme nt when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Do not use the switch to ma[...]

Black plate (18,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down. q Seat Position Memory (Driver's Seat) í One-touch seat position programming and activati[...]

Black plate (19,1) l Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key Programmed seat position s can activated using the following functions: l Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3. l Operation using advanced keyless functions/keyless entry system NOTE Individual seat positions can be programmed to the three available programming buttons on the sid[...]

Black plate (20,1) NOTE In the following cases, the seat position set function cancels: l Any of the seat adjustment switches are operated. l The set switch is pressed. l The vehicle starts moving. Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key With advanced key Lock button Unlock button With retractable type key Lock button Unlock button O[...]

Black plate (21,1) NOTE If any of the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels: l Press the lock/unlock button while the key is not inserted into the ignition switch or the key slot. l A seat adjustment switch is operated. l The vehicle moves or starts to move. l The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3 or the set button is[...]

Black plate (22,1) Rear Seat WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured befor e driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving[...]

Black plate (23,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback The seatbacks can be folde d down to provide more space in the trunk. T o fold down the seatbacks WARNING Always remo ve the child-restraint system from the rear seat befor e operating the straps (in trunk) for the rear seat: Operating (pulling) the strap s (in trunk) wh ile a rear-facing child- rest[...]

Black plate (24,1) q Armrest The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Armrest Head Restraints Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passen gers from neck injury . WARNING Always driv e with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make s[...]

Black plate (25,1) Rear seat Seat W armer í Press the HI or LO side of the seat warmer switch with the ignition is switche d ON. The indicator on the switch illuminate s and the seat warms up. If a higher temperature is preferred, press the HI side of the switch, and for a lower temperature, press the LO side. When not using the seat warmer, set t[...]

Black plate (26,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too ho t for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physical ly challenged people Ø People with delicat e skin Ø People who are excessively fatigued Ø People who[...]

Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt [...]

Black plate (28,1) WARNING Always wea r your seat belt and ma ke sure all occu pants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed . In th[...]

Black plate (29,1) CAUTION Belt retract ion may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean . For more details abou t cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleani ng the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbin g ” (page 8-57). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat b[...]

Black plate (30,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-res traint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o e nable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-re[...]

Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull o ut the lap/shoulder belt. Seat belt tongue Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buck le until you hear a click sound. Seat belt buckle Seat belt tongue WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Impr[...]

Black plate (32,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it[...]

Black plate (33,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passen ger seat belts are equipped with prete nsioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly y ou must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In modera te or severe frontal or near- frontal accide [...]

Black plate (34,1) Do not modify the compo nents or wiring, or use electronic testing devic es on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in a[...]

Black plate (35,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authori[...]

Black plate (36,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is danger ous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injured. Only use the exten der when it is required to fa[...]

Black plate (37,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt warning ligh t illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. The warning light illuminates[...]

Black plate (38,1) Driver seated/ Front passenger seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat[...]

Black plate (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems 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 riding[...]

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Use the correct size child -restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrained 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 &a[...]

Black plate (41,1) Do not install a front -facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deployin g air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-fa cing child-res traint system on the front passe nger seat is unavoidable, move the front passe ng[...]

Black plate (42,1) Do not allow a chil d or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehic le with side and cur tain air bag s: It is dangerous to allo w anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and th e roof edge along both sides from which the side and curta[...]

Black plate (43,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statist ics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child und er 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe du e to air bags. Some child-res traint systems now come with tethers and t[...]

Black plate (44,1) 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoul der belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. 4. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possi ble. A clicking noise from the retractor will be he[...]

Black plate (45,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether ancho r only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether ancho r to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always ro ute the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback ([...]

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Always mo ve the front passe nger seat as far back as poss ible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so because your vehicle has side air bags, a front-facing child-restraint system should be put on the front passenger seat only when it is [...]

Black plate (47,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-res traint system for belt routing inst ructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoul der belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt[...]

Black plate (48,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on th e rear seat, it is imperative that a child- restraint sys tem ONLY be used on the front passen [...]

Black plate (49,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachmen t of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, other wise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunctio[...]

Black plate (50,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors . 3. Raise the head restraint to the top[...]

Black plate (51,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether ancho r only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether ancho r to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always ro ute the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: [...]

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether ancho r only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether ancho r to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always attac h the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attac[...]

Black plate (53,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side suppl emental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Y ou can locate the various air bags by the use of “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indi cators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are installed in the foll[...]

Black plate (54,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipp ed vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an ac cident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in th e first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at le[...]

Black plate (55,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts pro perly: Sitting too close to the side air bag m odules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directl y out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front doo r on the side the car is hit. Ser iou[...]

Black plate (56,1) Do not touch the compo nents of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflat ed: Touching th e components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehi[...]

Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have tw o basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the foll owing locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d[...]

Black plate (58,1) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches Driver seat slide position sensor Front seats 2-46 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page58 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of great er than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the infl ation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function[...]

Black plate (60,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. (page 2-34). These sensors are located under both of the front passen ger seat rails. These sensors deter mine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The SAS unit [...]

Black plate (61,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger front and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF Deact[...]

Black plate (62,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on th e front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weig ht on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerou s. The front passe nger seat weight sensors will detect the[...]

Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperatu[...]

Black plate (64,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the fr ont passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-47), but the curtain air bags may deploy . Front air ba[...]

Black plate (65,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provi de the stopping force necess ary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally inflate in the follow ing case[...]

Black plate (66,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact force to activate the side and curta in air bags. l V ehicle roll-over may not provi de enough side force to deploy the side and curta in air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy[...]

Black plate (67,1) The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition is switch ed ON and conti nues while the vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illumi nat[...]

Black plate (68,1) l The air bags have deploy ed. l Front passen ger air bag deactiv ation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to “ Front passen ger seat weight sensors ” (page 2-47). WARNING Do no[...]

Black plate (69,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accor dance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety Equ[...]

Black plate (70,1) 2-58 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page70 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

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

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

Black plate (73,1) Lock button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton A code number is stamped on the plate attac hed 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 . Also write down the code number an[...]

Black plate (74,1) CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The adva nced key is ca rried with communicatio n devices such as cellular phones. Ø The adva nced key contacts or is covered by a meta l object. Ø The adva nced key is ne ar electronic devices su[...]

Black plate (75,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When repla cing the battery, be careful no t to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it[...]

Black plate (76,1) 3. Remove the battery by pressing its edge. 4. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole facing down. 5. Close the cover . 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless funct ions, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer. If your advanced key is lost or stol en, br[...]

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

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

Black plate (79,1) T o unlock Driver's door handle T o unlock the driver's door, touch the sensor area on the inside of the driver's door handle . A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash tw ice. After unlock ing the driver's door , unlock all the other doors by pressing the door- lock switch on [...]

Black plate (80,1) l (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking the doors using the sensor on the inside of the door handle, all the doors will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not done within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazar d warning lights will flash for confirmation. The time requir[...]

Black plate (81,1) Ignition po sitions Each time the push butto n start is press ed, the ignitio n switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off. Indicator light Indicator light (ACC) Indicator light (ON) NOTE l The order in which the ignition is switched can be changed. Refer to P[...]

Black plate (82,1) ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The indicator light (ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.) The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-43). NOTE (With headlight auto-[...]

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, and the push button start ind icator light (red) illuminates, this could indicate a problem with the engin e starting system and th e inability to start the engine or switch the igniti on to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dea ler as soon as possibl[...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position. l After pr essing the push button start and before the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor fr om near the fuel tank can be heard, however , this does not indicate a malfuncti[...]

Black plate (85,1) NOTE l Leave the auxiliary key in the key slot while the engine is running. l When leaving the vehicle, remove the auxiliary key from the key slot and the vehicle. A thief does not need your advanced key to steal the vehicle if the thief has your auxiliary key . l T o switch the ignition position, insert the auxiliary key into th[...]

Black plate (86,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditi onal keyless en try buttons to remo tely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power window s and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully. NOTE l The ke[...]

Black plate (87,1) Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock b utton. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. The system can be set not to sound the horn. Refer to[...]

Black plate (88,1) NOTE (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the transmitter , All doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations ar e not performed within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation. The time [...]

Black plate (89,1) Advanced Key Suspend Function If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the advan ced key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicl e. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the push button star t. l Operating the request switches. T o restore these functions[...]

Black plate (90,1) q Advanced Key Removed from V ehicle W arning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard and the KEY war ning light (red) will flash continuously when the push button start has not been switched off to noti fy the driver that the advanced key has been remo ved. The KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing w[...]

Black plate (91,1) l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range. q Advanced Key Left-in-trunk W arning Beep If the advanced key is left in the trunk compartment with all doors locked and the trunk [...]

Black plate (92,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrum ent cluster illuminates to noti fy the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-19). W arning How to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (93,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with child ren 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 resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. Child ren may find these ne w kinds of keys to be an interesting [...]

Black plate (94,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while press ing the release butt on. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can[...]

Black plate (95,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors can be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door is open. However , the hazard warni[...]

Black plate (96,1) Lock button T o lock the doors, press the lock b utton. T o confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. The system can be set not to sound the horn. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-8. NOTE l Pressing the transmitter lock bu[...]

Black plate (97,1) Panic but ton If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damag e your vehicle, p ressing the panic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the trunk lid is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will t[...]

Black plate (98,1) 2. Insert a smal l flathead screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a smal l flathead screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the tab outward and remove the battery slowly and carefully using a small flathead screw driver . Ta b 5. Install[...]

Black plate (99,1) 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the tran smitter securely until a click sound is heard. If it is not inserted securely , it could detach from the transmitter. q Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, co[...]

Black plate (100,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlocked with the key . Turn the key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock. Lock Unlock q Locking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked by operating the request swi tch while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, r[...]

Black plate (101,1) T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob from the outside. l (Without advanced key) The driver[...]

Black plate (102,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when lock side is pressed. They all unlock when unlock side is pressed. Unlock Lock Locking with request switch (with advanced key) All doors can be locked by operating the request swi tch on the front doors while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle,[...]

Black plate (103,1) T runk Lid WARNING Never allo w a per son to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is danger ous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seriou sly injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving : Exhaust ga s entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open t[...]

Black plate (104,1) Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter (with retractable type key) The trunk lid can be opened by op erating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-24). Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button. NOTE While the ignition is switched ON, the trunk lid can [...]

Black plate (105,1) 4. Slide the insi de trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow. After perfor ming this emergency meas ure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to ma[...]

Black plate (106,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking thei r cars, parents should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play [...]

Black plate (107,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows The[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Operating the Front Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-40). l Each passenger power window can also be operated by the power window master control switches on the driver's door[...]

Black plate (109,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically . Resetting of the automatic function can be performed using the driver[...]

Black plate (110,1) q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operat ed when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The rear power windows may be opened or closed using the power window master control switch es on the driver's door. Left rear window Power windo w lock switch Right [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Opening/Closing the Power Windows and the Moonroof from Outside The front power windows and the moonroof can be opened or closed from outside the vehicle after the doors and the trunk lid are closed. The front power windows may be operated remotely when the power window lock switch on the drive r's door is in the lock or[...]

Black plate (112,1) WARNING Use the remote auto-window and the auto-moonroof function only when you can see the vehicle and it is in a secure area: Do not let children play with your keys. If they open the window and moonroof without your knowing, the open windo ws and moonroof are an even bigger invit ation to a thief than leaving th e doors unloc[...]

Black plate (113,1) With key 1. Insert the key in the drive r's door key cylinder . 2. Rotate the ke y clockwise and hold unti l the window s and the moonroof are completely open. After the doors are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operation, turn the key to the center position , then turn it clockwise again[...]

Black plate (114,1) 2. Press and hold the request switch on the driver's door . After the doors are locked, the windows and the moonr oof close as long as the request switch is pressed. Request switch T o stop the windows and the moonroof from closi ng, release the reques t switch. If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the wi[...]

Black plate (115,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Open Close CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illumina[...]

Black plate (116,1) Hood WARNING Always chec k that the hood is closed and secur ely 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 seriou s accident. q Opening the Hood 1. W ith the vehicle parked, pull the release ha ndl[...]

Black plate (117,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par t of their body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body th rough the moonroof is d[...]

Black plate (118,1) T o stop sliding partway , press any part of the tilt or slide switch . Open Close T ilt down (Close) Power moonroof re-set procedure If the battery had been disconnecte d during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons, the moonroof may not full y open or close. The moonroof's jam-safe function does not function while the [...]

Black plate (119,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closing moonroof could stop and start opening when the moonroof feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. l The moonroof's jam-safe function does not function while the moonroof is initializing. q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade ope[...]

Black plate (120,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immo bilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recogni zes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicl e. If you have a problem with the i[...]

Black plate (121,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with R[...]

Black plate (122,1) NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an ar ea wher e it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box. Move the advanced key to another place, switch the ignition off, and then r estart the engin[...]

Black plate (123,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immo bilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer system [...]

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with R[...]

Black plate (125,1) NOTE l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to start, check the security indicator light. If it is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more, then r einsert it and try[...]

Black plate (126,1) l Opening the hood by operat ing the hood relea se handle. l (Without advanced key) Switching the ignition ON without the key . (With advanced key) Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start. l Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid release button. If the system is triggered again, the lights and hor[...]

Black plate (127,1) NOTE l The system will disarm if one of the following operations takes place within 20 seconds after closing the trunk lid and locking all the doors: l Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter . l Any door or the trunk lid is opened. l Unlocking a door with the inside door- lock knob. l The hood is opened. l The key is inse[...]

Black plate (128,1) q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicl e is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recom mends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window . 3-58 Knowing Y our Mazda Security System Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page128 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM[...]

Black plate (129,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjus t the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is da ngerous. Moving it can very easily ca use the driver to abruptly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change t[...]

Black plate (130,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch After adjus ting the mirror, lock the control by placin g the selector switch in the middle position . Ground illumination light í Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on (page 6-94). Auto-dimming door mirrors í The move[...]

Black plate (131,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headli ghts Manual day/ni ght mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pu ll it back to reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear. Night Day Day/Night lev er Auto-dimming mirror T[...]

Black plate (132,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l For information regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirror , r efer to HomeLink W ireless Control System (page 5-70). l[...]

Black plate (133,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Require ments ............... ..................................................... 4-2 Emission Con trol System ............... ......................................[...]

Black plate (134,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which wi ll reduce exhaust emi ssions 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 unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or [...]

Black plate (135,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catal ytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never par k over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, i[...]

Black plate (136,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exha ust gas is da ngerous. This gas contains carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless, odo rless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside y[...]

Black plate (137,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, ou tside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect infl ation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks . l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and[...]

Black plate (138,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , b ut 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 constantly at full-throttle or [...]

Black plate (139,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden chang e in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as [...]

Black plate (140,1) 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 behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explod e. This could cause seriou s injuries. CAUTION Too mu[...]

Black plate (141,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radia l, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires differe nt in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident. CAUTION Check local regulat ions before using studded tires. q Tire Chains This vehicle cannot be [...]

Black plate (142,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceed ing these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You ca n estimate the weigh[...]

Black plate (143,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle' s suspension and underbo dy can be damag ed if drive n on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care an d reduce speed when trave ling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps . Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpers or muffler(s) when d[...]

Black plate (144,1) T railer T owing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page144 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:3 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (145,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... ...................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch ......................................................... ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (146,1) Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-10) ” for informat ion on how to use the ignitio n switch. q Ignition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft . Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transax le T o turn the key from[...]

Black plate (147,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked : Removing the key from the igni tion switch wh ile the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose stee ring control and a serious accident could occ ur. Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays switch the ignitio[...]

Black plate (148,1) Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-10) ” for informat ion on how to start the engine . NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standard requir ements regulating the impulse electrical field streng[...]

Black plate (149,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automati cally through normal use. Should powe r-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 (150,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching off the ignition, setting the parking brake, and shifting the [...]

Black plate (151,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to ST AR T or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is [...]

Black plate (152,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a subst itute for safe driving : The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgat ing (followi ng another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplanin g (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface ). You can still [...]

Black plate (153,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warn ing light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning ligh t and ABS warning light are illum inated simultaneously is dangerous. When both lights are il[...]

Black plate (154,1) Manual T ransaxle Operation q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shiftin g; then release it slowly . Y our vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (rever se) by mistake. Push the shift le[...]

Black plate (155,1) q Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 24 km/h (15 mph) 2 to 3 43 km/h (27 mph) 3 to 4 56 km/h (35 mph) 4 to 5 72 km/h (45 mph) 5 to 6 90 km/h (56 mph) For cruising Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 16 km/h (10 mph) 2 to 3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3 to 4 48[...]

Black plate (156,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle giving the driver th[...]

Black plate (157,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front whee ls from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setti ng the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dange[...]

Black plate (158,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adap tive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the trans axle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input . This optimizes eng ine performance and improves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before ente[...]

Black plate (159,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual trans axle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. T o change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. NOTE Changing to manua[...]

Black plate (160,1) Shifting Manually Shiftin g up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6 í ) T o shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Do not run the engine with the tachometer ne[...]

Black plate (161,1) Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or for[...]

Black plate (162,1) (3.7-liter engine model) Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 230 km/h (142 mph) M5 → M4 166 km/h (103 mph) M4 → M3 72 km/h (44 mph) M3 → M2 47 km/h (29 mph) Recommendations for shift ing Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. (2.5-liter engine model) Gear V ehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h[...]

Black plate (163,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoper able, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the stee[...]

Black plate (164,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press up on the ON/OFF switch . The cruise main indicator light illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press down on the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator light turns off. WARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off when cruise control is not in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on [...]

Black plate (165,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow eith er of these procedu res. T o increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruise control SET + switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch Y our vehicle has a tap-u p feature that allows you to increase you[...]

Black plate (166,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-d own feature that allows you to decrease your curren t speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruise control SET - switch. Multipl e taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 32 km/h (20 mph) If some other meth[...]

Black plate (167,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking * . When the TCS detects driving whee l slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes * to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automati ca[...]

Black plate (168,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-24. If the light remains illuminated and the TCS is not switched off, take your vehicl e to an Authorize[...]

Black plate (169,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safet y . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS [...]

Black plate (170,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off (page 5-26). If the light stays on when the TCS/ DSC is not switch ed off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic st[...]

Black plate (171,1) Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the drive r via the warning ligh t in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

Black plate (172,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked mon thly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended 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 t[...]

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Black plate (174,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When repla cing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires are cold. T i[...]

Black plate (175,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are ad justed, there may be a tire punctu re. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-6). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (176,1) 3. After about 15 minutes , drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 min utes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressur e monitoring system warning light will flash because the se[...]

Black plate (177,1) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitor ing blind spots on both sides of the veh icle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freew ays. The BSM system monitors the detect ion areas on both sides of the vehicle to [...]

Black plate (178,1) l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate properly under the following conditions: l Ice, snow , or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow , or under conditions where water is sprayed. l The rear[...]

Black plate (179,1) l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror , making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: l Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. l The door window glass is tinted. q BSM W arning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left and[...]

Black plate (180,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illumi nates. Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn on the BSM system. The BSM OFF indicator light turns off. NOTE If the ignition is switched off (LOCK) with the BSM system turned off, the system becomes operable automatic[...]

Black plate (181,1) 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15. 252 (a) (4). (CANADA) ICDCE2008075 (temporary permission until RSS-220 is in force) This vehicle is equipped with a 24 GHz blind spot mo[...]

Black plate (182,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switch ed ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-39 Odometer, T rip Meter and Trip Meter Select or ............................................... ... pa[...]

Black plate (183,1) 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 tri p meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Trip meter B Press the selector Press the selecto[...]

Black plate (184,1) NOTE l Only the trip meters recor d tenths of kilometers (miles). l The trip recor d will be erased when: l The power supply is interrupted (blown fuse or the battery is disconnected). l The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km (mile). q T achometer The tachom eter shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). 3.7-[...]

Black plate (185,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approxi mately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignitio n is switch ed ON. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE l After r efueling, it may req[...]

Black plate (186,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboa rd illuminatio n knob. NOTE If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. q Outside T emperature Display The [...]

Black plate (187,1) W arning/Indicator Lights Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-45 Charging System W arning Light 5-47 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-47 Check Engine Light 5-47 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power W arning Light 5-48 ABS W arning Light 5-46 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning[...]

Black plate (188,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-49 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-49 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-49 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-51 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-51 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-51 Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-51 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KE[...]

Black plate (189,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page BSM OFF Indicator Light 5-58 Lights-On Indicator Light 5-58 Turn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-58 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to S[...]

Black plate (190,1) q ABS W arning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control un it has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function norm ally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult a[...]

Black plate (191,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of- way . Consult [...]

Black plate (192,1) The check engine light may illumi nate in the follow ing cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty . l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes conti nuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an [...]

Black plate (193,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates whi[...]

Black plate (194,1) Driver seated/ Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, the warning ligh t/beep operates to give you further remi nders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0[...]

Black plate (195,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light illuminates when any door or the trunk is not securely closed. Close the door or the trunk securely before driving the vehicle. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light This warning light indicates that lit tle washer flui d remains. Add fluid (page 8-27). q Automatic T ransaxle W a[...]

Black plate (196,1) WARNING If the tire pressure mo nitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep soun d is heard, decreas e vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure monitoring system warning ligh t illuminates or flashes , or the tire pressure warning beep s[...]

Black plate (197,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pressur e will vary accor ding to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tir e pressur es. When pressur e is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation pressur e, the T[...]

Black plate (198,1) WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KE Y warning light illumina ted: If the KEY warning light rem ains illuminated, do not continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxil iary key to continue driv ing the vehicle . Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer [...]

Black plate (199,1) Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-6. NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low . Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-8. q Electronic Steering Lock W arning Light í The warning light remains illuminated for a few seconds after the p[...]

Black plate (200,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position. Gear position indicator In manual mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator illumin ates and the numeral for the selected gear displays in the gear position indicator . q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stay[...]

Black plate (201,1) NOTE (3.7-liter engine) If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, the TCS will be inoperable. When this happens, the TCS OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS indicator light illuminates. T o reactivate the TCS, perform the following procedur e with the battery connected. 1. Switch the ignition ON 2. T urn the stee[...]

Black plate (202,1) q BSM OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. The BSM OFF indicator light illuminate s when the BSM system is turned off by pressing the BSM OFF switch . The indicator light flashes if the BSM system has a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE I[...]

Black plate (203,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected [...]

Black plate (204,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illuminati on on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the l[...]

Black plate (205,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the winds hield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the ignition is switched ON as finge rs[...]

Black plate (206,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when relea sed. q Head[...]

Black plate (207,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its origina l position. Right turn Right lane chan[...]

Black plate (208,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. T o turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position [...]

Black plate (209,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit 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 (210,1) AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshi eld and turns the wiper 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. Fr[...]

Black plate (211,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO pos ition and the ign ition is switched ON, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases : Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a clot h. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other obje ct. Ø I[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-27). If it's normal, con[...]

Black plate (213,1) Manual T ype Air-Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp ins truments or window clea ners with abrasives to clean th e inside of the rear window surface . They may damage the defroster grid insi de the window. NOTE This defr oster is not designed for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear wi[...]

Black plate (214,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will fla[...]

Black plate (215,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety sto p and reverse feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federa l safety standards is danger ous. (This includes garage doors manufac tured before April 1,[...]

Black plate (216,1) The HomeLink system provides 3 butt ons which can be individually selected and programmed using the transmitters for current, o n-market devices as follows: 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink butt ons (buttons one and three) ― releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the but[...]

Black plate (217,1) HomeLink shoul d now activate your rolling code equipped device. NOTE T o program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― step 2. Do not repeat step 1. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homel ink.com or 1- 800-355-3515. q Gate operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio -fr[...]

Black plate (218,1) 5-74 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page218 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:4 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (219,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............... ................................................ 6-2 Operating T ips .......................................................... ................. 6-2 V ent Operation ..................[...]

Black plate (220,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition in ON when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructi[...]

Black plate (221,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflo w Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustm ent knob. Dial Open Close Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature co[...]

Black plate (222,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page222 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:4 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (223,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropr iate pages. Manual T ype .................................................................................................. .......... pa[...]

Black plate (224,1) Manual T ype T emperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C switch Air intake selector q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. MAX-A/C position For quick cabin cooling, rotate the temperature control dial co[...]

Black plate (225,1) This dial allows variable fan speeds . 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low speed 2 ― Medium low speed 3 ― Medium high speed 4 ― High speed Mode selec tor dial Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a in[...]

Black plate (226,1) Recirculated air mode (indicator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculat ed. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in simil ar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recircula ted air mode in cold or rainy weather: Usi[...]

Black plate (227,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-4 0). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-11). NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature co[...]

Black plate (228,1) NOTE l For quick cabin cooling, rotate the temperature control dial counterclockwise to the MAX-A/C position. The A/C system automatically turns on and the air intake mode switches to the recir culation position automatically . l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan con[...]

Black plate (229,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Information displa y A/C AU T O Air intake display T emperature setting display (driv er) Fan speed display Mode selector display T emperature setting display (passenger) A/C switch A UTO switch Driv er temperature control dial W indshie[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO swi tch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordan ce with the selec ted set temperat ure: l Airflow tem perature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air condit ioner operation NOTE AUTO switch indicat[...]

Black plate (231,1) Mode selec tor switch The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4). NOTE l W ith the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and a comparably lower air temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents. l T o set the ai[...]

Black plate (232,1) DUAL switch Use the DUAL switch to change the mode between the individual operation (driver and passenger) and interconnection modes. Individual operation mode (indicator light illu minated) The set temperature can be controlle d individually for the driver and front passenger . Interconnection mod e (indicator light turned off)[...]

Black plate (233,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to the maximum high or low will not provide the desir ed temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch. In this [...]

Black plate (234,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. CAUTION When washin g the inside rear window, use a soft cloth da mpene d in lukewarm water , gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage th e antenna. q Satellite Radio Antenna í The satel lite radio antenna [...]

Black plate (235,1) q Radio Reception AM character istics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characte[...]

Black plate (236,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast signal[...]

Black plate (237,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player /In-dash CD changer may become cloude d with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the uni[...]

Black plate (238,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perim eters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possi ble and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addit ion, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advan ce by using a ball-point pen or [...]

Black plate (239,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate properly . l CD TEXT textual information cannot be displayed by audio unit s other than the CD player/In-dash CD changer . (Only playba ck is possi ble.) l The following player can play MP3/ WMA fil es recorded in CD-RO M, CD- R, an[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Operating Tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue- generating) r eal time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/str eaming via[...]

Black plate (241,1) 05 06 01 02 04 03 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Lev el1 Lev el2 Lev el3 Lev el4 Playback may not occur in the above hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assigned and this order cannot be optionally set. l Any folder without an MP3 file will be ignored. (It will be skipped an[...]

Black plate (242,1) Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for “ MPE G Audio Layer 3 ” . A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) MPEG working group. Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approxi mately a tenth of the source data size. ISO 9660 An internationa[...]

Black plate (243,1) Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the following formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follow s: Item Content Specification Windows Media Audio V ersion 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 32kHz. ......3 2 ,4 0 , 48 kbps 44.1kH[...]

Black plate (244,1) MEMO 6-26 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page244 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:4 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (245,1) Audio Set Audio infor mation is displayed on the information display . CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Controls ................................................. ..... ........................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio .................................................................. .......................[...]

Black plate (246,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/O FF Switch the ignition 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. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audio system on for a [...]

Black plate (247,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. T urn the aud io control dial to adjust the selected funct ions as follows: Standard audio-e quipped m[...]

Black plate (248,1) Bose ® Sound System-eq uipped model Indication T urn Left T urn Right OFF ON OFF ON Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Select mode NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting a[...]

Black plate (249,1) * AUDIOPILOT ® (Bose ® Sound System-equipped model) AUDIOPILOT ® automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quali ty in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AUD IOPILOT ® is turne d on, the system autom atically calcul ates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which ma[...]

Black plate (250,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM butt on ( ). The select[...]

Black plate (251,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this inte rval. Preset channel t[...]

Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Category button Electronic Serial number/Display button Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons T ext button Satellite button Instant replay button Information display All operat ions of the satellite radio are displ[...]

Black plate (253,1) 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency energy[...]

Black plate (254,1) How to subscribe to satellit e radio Once the system is installed you must first subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Radio service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems shoul d there be any [...]

Black plate (255,1) Every time the satellite button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: 6 stations can be stored in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations. Operation in the initial state It may take some tim e to start up the equipment when it is in the initial state, when th[...]

Black plate (256,1) Preset channel programming (Programming with “ channel number ” display) 1. Select the desir ed channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: [SR + (bank number) + (channel number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.5 seconds or more. The programm ing process is co mplete after the chann[...]

Black plate (257,1) Channel selection within a category If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel numbe r is displayed, turni ng the manual tuni ng dial moves the channel number up/down in the presen t category . l Turn the manual tuning dial clockwise: Channel Up l Turn the manual tuning dial counterclockwise: Channel Down NOTE The channel[...]

Black plate (258,1) l The long name is displ ayed first, and 3 seconds later the short name is displayed. If there is no short name, the long name is displayed. l T o display the rest of the characters of the catego ry name, press the text button (TEXT). The display scrolls the next 8 characters. Press the text button (TEXT) again after the last 8 [...]

Black plate (259,1) When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the current program. When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed twice, playback starts from the beginning of the previous program. When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed for about 1.5 seconds or longer, the progra m is re[...]

Black plate (260,1) Initialization of ID code If the registered ID code is forgotten, return the ID code to the default [0000] by performing the follow ing steps: Setting condit ion: SA T mode (Master code input preparation) 1. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 4, hold both buttons toget her for 1.5 seconds. 2. “ ENTER PIN ?[...]

Black plate (261,1) 2. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for 3 seconds which indi cates that it is in code input mode. 3. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears , which indicates that it is ready for code input. 4. Input the regis tered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Then press the scan button. Example: When the registered ID code is “ 2323 ” , input ?[...]

Black plate (262,1) (Locking a channel) 1. Select a channel to be locked by turning the manual tuning dial. Example: Select channel 100 (Registered ID code input preparation) 2. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 6, hold both buttons toget her for 1.5 seconds. 3. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for 3 seconds which indi cates that it i[...]

Black plate (263,1) NOTE If “ Err ” is displayed, go to the “ INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE ” section to reset the ID code to [0000]. (Registered ID code input determination) 6. Determine the input code by pressing the scan button. 7. If it does not match the registere d code, “ SR1 Err ” is displayed and then it returns to “ SR1 - - - - [...]

Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack down/Re verse button T rack up/Fast-forward b utton CD eject button CD slot CD play button Display button Folder down b utton Folder up button Random button Repeat button T ext button Load button Scan button T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD player · Music data (CD-DA) · MP3/W[...]

Black plate (265,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c et o[...]

Black plate (266,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD random ly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the random playbac k. Switching the display For files with a file name or other name that have been input, the [...]

Black plate (267,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message displa y If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then pro[...]

Black plate (268,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer T rack up/Fast-forward b utton CD eject button Display button Load button Channel preset buttons T rack down/Re verse button T ext button Disc down/ Folder down b utton Disc up/ Folder up button Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button Scan button T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD [...]

Black plate (269,1) Multiple insert ion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-inserted CD will be played automatically when: l No other CD is inserted within 15 seconds after “[...]

Black plate (270,1) Press the track down button ( )o n c e t o skip back to the beginn ing of the current track. Disc search During music CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) durin g playback. During MP3/WM A CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 seconds or more during playback. Folder search[...]

Black plate (271,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD random ly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the random playbac k. Switching the display For files with a file name or other name that have been input, the [...]

Black plate (272,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message displa y If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then pro[...]

Black plate (273,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Deal er . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult a[...]

Black plate (274,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering whee l is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is turned off (LOCK). l When the power button on the audio unit [...]

Black plate (275,1) Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation system With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/ Bluetooth Hands- Free and navigation system q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> SIRIUS1> SIRIU S2> SIRIUS3> AUX> BT audio> [...]

Black plate (276,1) NOTE CD, CD changer , SIRIUS digital satellite radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. · W ith the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the mode which was selected last is displayed.[...]

Black plate (277,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefor e, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). Without Bluetooth [...]

Black plate (278,1) CAUTION Ø Close the lid when the auxil iary jack is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from penetrating the auxiliar y jack. Ø Noise may occur during playback if the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle is used. (If noise occurs, do not use th e accessory socket.) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, read[...]

Black plate (279,1) 3. Press the AU X button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on the steering whee l to change to the AUX mode. Audio Unit A udio Control Switches NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit to the maximum within the range that the sound does not become distorted, then adjust the volume[...]

Black plate (280,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If ser [...]

Black plate (281,1) Bluetooth Audio í q What is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth aud io outline By programm ing portable audio device s equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio record ed on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers. After progra mming, operate th[...]

Black plate (282,1) NOTE l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywher e transmission is compromised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location where transmission is possible. l Battery consumption of Bluetooth audio devices is higher while Bluetooth- connected. [...]

Black plate (283,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. T urn the aud io control dial and select a desired mode. Display Mode Function P AIR DEVICE Pairing program mode Bluetooth audio device programming LI[...]

Black plate (284,1) NOTE l Always perform Bluetooth audio device programming while the vehicle is stopped. l If a Bluetooth device has already been programmed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device. Conversely , it does not need to be programmed again as[...]

Black plate (285,1) NOTE l If the programming failed, “ Err ” flashes for three seconds then it returns to the normal display. l Programming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform programming while the vehicle is moving, “ P AIR DISABLE ” is displayed and it returns to the normal display . l If seven Blue[...]

Black plate (286,1) 3. The name of the currently linked Bluetooth audio device is displayed. If no Bluetooth audio device is currently link ed, the name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4. T urn the aud io control dial to select the name of the device you would like to link. Device name 1 Device name 2 Device name 3 De[...]

Black plate (287,1) 3. The name of the first d evice among the programmed devices is displayed. 4. Rotate the au dio control dial and selec t the name of the progra mmed device you would like to delet e. Device name 1 Device name 2 Device name 3 Device name 4 Device name 5 Device name 6 Device name 7 NOTE Only the names of programmed devices can be[...]

Black plate (288,1) 4. Rotate the au dio control dial to select the informat ion for the Bluetoo th unit which you would like to view . Device name BT address NOTE When “ GO BACK ” is selected, the display returns to “ DEVICE INFO ” . 5. When the audio control dial is pressed the informat ion is displayed. q How to use the Bluetooth Audio s[...]

Black plate (289,1) While playback is paused Short-press the track -down button ( ): Selects the file (track) previous to the current on e. Short-press the track up button ( ): Selects the next file (track). NOTE l If the track down button ( ) is pressed while the first file (track) in the folder is displayed, the audio unit displays the last file [...]

Black plate (290,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands- Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands- free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving call s are possible using the talk button, pick- up button and hang-up button located on the steering wheel, and sayi[...]

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Black plate (292,1) Audio unit/Navi gation system The audio unit or naviga tion system is used for adjusting the volume. q V oice T o prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quality , the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a[...]

Black plate (293,1) With the navigation system Method 1 Press the pick-up button. Method 2 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands-free telephone, such as making and recei ving calls, can be used after the activation. (For details on the t[...]

Black plate (294,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting English, Spanis h, and Canadian French are available. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected langua ge. NOTE If the language setting is changed, device registration is[...]

Black plate (295,1) NOTE l A device can be programmed only when the vehicle is parked. l If a Bluetooth device has already been programmed to the vehicle as a Bluetooth audio device, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a hands-free mobile phone. Conversely , it does not need to be pr ogrammed again as a Bluetooth audio [...]

Black plate (296,1) 19. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's device ” ) (Device tag). Is this correct ? ” 20. Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” 21. Prompt : “ Pairing complete ” After a device is regis tered, the system automatically identifies the device. By activating Bluetooth Hand s-Free again, or by activati ng Bluetooth Hands[...]

Black plate (297,1) q V oice Guidance Interrupt Operation V oice guidance can be stopp ed by pressing the talk button (Short press ) while it is being he ard. A new voice input command can then be spoken by the user . · Press the talk button (Short press ). q Help Function Use The help function informs the user of all the available voice commands [...]

Black plate (298,1) 15. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) (Phone numbe r registration). Is this correct? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. W ould you like to add another number for this entry? ” 18. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” or “ No ” . 19. If “ Ye s ” , an additional phone number registration can[...]

Black plate (299,1) q Redialing Function Redialing the number of the person previously dial ed using the phone is possible. 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Redial ” 3. Prompt: “ Dialing ” q Emergency Calls A call can be made to the emergency phone numbe r (911) using the voice input command. 1. Activate Blueto[...]

Black plate (300,1) NOTE l T o refuse an incoming call, press the hang- up button. l After r eceiving a new incoming call, the previous call is placed on hold. Making a call using a telephone number 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3. Prompt : “ Number pleas e ” 4. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-12[...]

Black plate (301,1) q Phonebook Settings Editing phon ebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free pho nebook can be edited. 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Ed[...]

Black plate (302,1) Complete deleti on of the phoneb ook data All data registered to the Blueto oth Hands-Free pho nebook can be erased . 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact. ” 4. Say: [Beep] ?[...]

Black plate (303,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX... send ” (Say DTMF code) 3. Prompt: “ Sending XXX X... (DTMF code) ” Hands-Free Setting q Device Device registration For the registration of a Blueto oth equipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “ Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-76). Registered device read-out Bluetooth Hand[...]

Black plate (304,1) l “ Edit ” : Edi ts device when the talk button is short-pressed. l “ Continue ” : Continues the list read- out. l “ Delete ” : Deletes the registered device when the talk button is short-pres sed. l “ Previous ” : Ret urns to the previous device in read-out when the talk button is short-pres sed. 8. Prompt: “ [...]

Black plate (305,1) Registered device (Mobile phone) deletion Registered devices (Mobi le phone) can be deleted indi vidually or collectively . 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Setup ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: Pairing op tions, confirmation prompts, language, passco de, select phone or select mu[...]

Black plate (306,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: Pairing op tions, confirmation prompts, language, passco de, select phone or select musi c player . ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Passcode ” 5. Prompt: “ Passcode is disabled. W ould you like to enable it? ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 7. Prompt: “ Please say a 4-digit passcode. Remem[...]

Black plate (307,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ Setup ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: Pairing op tions, confirmation prompts, language, passco de, select phone or select musi c player . ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Confirmation prompts ” 5. Prompt: “ Confirmation prompts are on/off. W ould you like to turn confirmation prompts off/on? ” 6. S[...]

Black plate (308,1) 3. Prompt : “ Enrollment is enable d/ disable. W ould you like to disable/ enable or retrain? ” 4. Say : [Beep] “ Retrain ” 5. Prompt : “ This operat ion must be performed in a quiet envir onment while the vehicle is stopped. Se e the owner's manual for the list of required training phrases. Press and release the [...]

Black plate (309,1) 6. Prompt : “ Speaker Enr ollment is disabled/enabled, returning to main menu. ” When Bluetooth Hands- Free Cannot be Used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used under the following conditions: l The device is outside of the communication area. l The device has a malfunct ion. l The device is not connec ted to the hands-free un[...]

Black plate (310,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC 07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper ation is subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter[...]

Black plate (311,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvi sor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extension Sunvisors The visor extender extends 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. Otherwise, the visor extend[...]

Black plate (312,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position), the courtesy lights and the ground illumination light turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the drive r's door is unlocked and the ignition key is removed (witho ut advanced key) or the[...]

Black plate (313,1) q Map Lights The map lights are switch ed on or off by pressing the switches. q Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light Interior Co mfort Interior Equipment 6-95 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page313 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (314,1) Information Display Audio/hands-free display Climate control display Climate control display T rip computer/clock display With trip computer Without trip computer With trip computer q Information Display Functions The information display has the follow ing functions: l Clock í l Climate Con trol Display (Fully Automatic T ype A[...]

Black plate (315,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Without navigation system Time setting 1. T urn the igni tion switch to the ACC or ON position . 2. Adjust the tim e using the time setting buttons ( [...]

Black plate (316,1) q T rip Computer í The trip computer can display the following: l The current fuel economy . l The average fuel economy . l The approximat e distance you can travel on the available fuel. l The average vehicle speed. Switch the ignition ON. Press the INFO switch to change the display mode. NOTE When the time is being displayed,[...]

Black plate (317,1) U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more than 1.5 second. After press ing the INFO switch , — L/100 km ( — mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displaye d. Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the a pproximate distance you can trave[...]

Black plate (318,1) A verage vehicle speed mode This mode displays the a verage vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time trave led since connecting the batt ery or resettin g the data. A verage vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds . When this mode is selected, A V will be displayed. U.S.A. CANADA T o clear t[...]

Black plate (319,1) T o fit small items in the cup holder, remove the flexible divider . Flexible di vider q Rear í The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle ho lders are on the inside of the front doo rs. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the [...]

Black plate (320,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storag e boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is danger ous. To reduce the possibility of injur y in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the stora ge boxes clos ed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the stora ge boxes while parked und er the su[...]

Black plate (321,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release handle. Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to the front/back side of the center consol e. Installing to the front side Storage tray Installing to the back side Storage tray Using the armrest í CAUTION When sliding the armrest, be careful not to hit a drink cup pla[...]

Black plate (322,1) When stor ing the armrest, press and hold the button while pulling the armrest back, and remove your hand once it is in its stored po sition. q Shopping Bag Hook The shopping bag hook can be used for hanging shoppi ng bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weight on the shopping bag hook as it could be damaged. Shopping bag hook (t[...]

Black plate (323,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equiva lent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. With Advanced Key T o use, press the co ver and open it. Without Advanced Key Center Console The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the p[...]

Black plate (324,1) Connecting the access ory socket 1. Open the lid. 2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the accessory socket. Plug 6-106 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page324 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (325,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency .................................... ...................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ..................................... .......................[...]

Black plate (326,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will fla[...]

Black plate (327,1) Spare Tir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Jack Spare tire Long bolt for flat tire Short bolt for flat tire Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page327 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (328,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the trunk mat. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. T urn the wi ng bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing front and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it. 2. T urn the [...]

Black plate (329,1) WARNING Do not install the tempo rary spare tire on the front wheels (drivin g wheels): Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the fron t driving wheels is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of th e vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an ac cident. Move a regular ti re to t[...]

Black plate (330,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to 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 traffic to change [...]

Black plate (331,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover , or removal will be difficult. CAUTION Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installi ng it. T ire va[...]

Black plate (332,1) 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 someon e. Use only the front and rear jack ing positions recommended in this[...]

Black plate (333,1) T o install the nut 1. Place the 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. Don't use a power imp act wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt an[...]

Black plate (334,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9.0 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always secu rely and correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightene d lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or[...]

Black plate (335,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e 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 work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runnin[...]

Black plate (336,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling syste[...]

Black plate (337,1) Starting a Flooded Engine Except 3 .7-liter engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: (Without Advanced Keyless Entry & Push Button Start System) 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to the LOCK position, wait t[...]

Black plate (338,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a compe tent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handlin g of the battery, read the foll[...]

Black plate (339,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and spar ks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen[...]

Black plate (340,1) 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the boost er battery is in another vehicle, d on't allow both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle wi th the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles. 3. Connect the jumper cables in the e[...]

Black plate (341,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper liftin g and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If [...]

Black plate (342,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicl e on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-17) and carefully follow the instructions . 7-18 In Case of an Emergency Em[...]

Black plate (343,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................... ................................ 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... ............... ..............[...]

Black plate (344,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicl e when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Maz[...]

Black plate (345,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Dri[...]

Black plate (346,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive [...]

Black plate (347,1) 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 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep[...]

Black plate (348,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)[...]

Black plate (349,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

Black plate (350,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy[...]

Black plate (351,1) 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 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.5-liter engine I I I 3.7-liter [...]

Black plate (352,1) 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 1 10 120 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 (353,1) 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 Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.5-liter engine I 3.7-liter engine Insp[...]

Black plate (354,1) 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 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I Brake fluid R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km Tire inflati[...]

Black plate (355,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance (for 2.5-liter engine) Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts 2.5-liter engine I I 3.7-liter eng[...]

Black plate (356,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I Brake fluid level I I I I Brake fluid R R Disc brakes IIIIII Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km T[...]

Black plate (357,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated inte rvals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or quali fied service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and cl[...]

Black plate (358,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owne r maintenance during[...]

Black plate (359,1) WARNING Do not per form maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified tech nician: Perfo rming main tenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some mainten[...]

Black plate (360,1) Engine Compartment Overview Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reserv oir Power steering fluid reserv oir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil-filler cap Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Fus[...]

Black plate (361,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. and CANADA[...]

Black plate (362,1) 3.7-liter engine Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. If SAE 5W - 20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 10W -30 10W -40 5W -40 engine oil. The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level sur[...]

Black plate (363,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine comp artment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT W HEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is danger ous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine comp artment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant i[...]

Black plate (364,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coo lant will damage 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 Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engin e has aluminum parts and [...]

Black plate (365,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine : Spilled brak e fluid is dangerou s. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a [...]

Black plate (366,1) The level must be kept between MIN and MAX. V isually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and damage. If new fluid is requi red frequently , consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly . M[...]

Black plate (367,1) 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add A TF . CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise,[...]

Black plate (368,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperat ure, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Fu ll and Low . Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and[...]

Black plate (369,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antif reeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-f[...]

Black plate (370,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricate d each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood's seconda ry latch keeps the hood from openin g when the primary latc h is released. Wiper Blades C[...]

Black plate (371,1) 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow . 3. T ilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easi ly, don't let it slap down on the windshield. 4. Pull down the blade rubber and sli de it out of blade holder . 5. Remo[...]

Black plate (372,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in t[...]

Black plate (373,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related access ories: Battery pos ts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause ca ncer and reproductive harm. Always wea r eye protection when working near the batter y: Working without eye pr[...]

Black plate (374,1) q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle will n[...]

Black plate (375,1) Inspect all tire pressures monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommend ed pressures for the best ride, ha ndling, and minimum tire wear. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). NOTE l Always check tire pressur e when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressur es. Don&ap[...]

Black plate (376,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is danger ous. Reduced brak ing, steering, and traction could resu lt in an accide nt. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When repla cing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dea[...]

Black plate (377,1) The temporary spare tire is easie r to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire. This tire should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance. Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible. Maintain it[...]

Black plate (378,1) When repla cing a whee l, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comf ort and helps reduce tread wear . Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots. 8-36 Maintenance and Care Ow[...]

Black plate (379,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map light (Front) Head lights (High beam) Fog lights Head lights (Low beam) Front turn signal lights/ Parking lights Rear turn signal lights Overhead light (Rear) Brake lights/Tail lights License plate lights Reverse lights Some models. Front side marker lights Rear side marker lights Maintenance and C[...]

Black plate (380,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handle d incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dea ler when the repla cement is necessa ry. Never touch th[...]

Black plate (381,1) 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. 6. Install the co olant reservoir. If you are unsure of how tight the bolts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned[...]

Black plate (382,1) 5. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb by pull ing it to the rear. 6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 7. Swing the retaining spri ng out and away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back. 9. Remove the adapter . 10. Replace the bulb. 11. Install th[...]

Black plate (383,1) Fog light bulbs í 1. T urn the bolt , the screw s and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudgu ard. Bolt 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connect or with your finge r and pulling the connector downward. 3. T u[...]

Black plate (384,1) 3. T urn the bolt , the screw s and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then partially peel back the mudgu ard. Bolt 4. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the ne w side turn signa l unit in the reverse or[...]

Black plate (385,1) Brake lights/T aillights (Rear side marker light s) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedu re, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be r eplaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. 1.Pull the center section of [...]

Black plate (386,1) NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Reverse light s 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers, then partially peel back the trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the soc[...]

Black plate (387,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light /Map light (Front), Overhead light (Rear), Courtesy lights, V anity mirror lights 1. W rap a smal l flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens wi th the flathead screw driver . 2. Disconnect t[...]

Black plate (388,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspe ct the appropriate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. I[...]

Black plate (389,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provi ded on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it. W e recom [...]

Black plate (390,1) 4. Install the right side of the fuse block cover first as shown the figure. WARNING Do not replace the ma in fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacem ent: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock[...]

Black plate (391,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 M.DEF 10 A Mirror defroster í 2 ST SIG 5 A Starter sig 3 ABS SOL 30 A ABS, DSC í 4 P.WIND (P) 25 A Power window 5 P.SEA T (P) 30 A Power seat í 6 SUN ROOF 15 A Moonroof í 7 T AIL 15 A BCM, T ail lamp 8 P.OUTLET (R) 15 A Ac[...]

Black plate (392,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 P.SEA T (D) 30 A Power seat í 19 BTN 30 A For protection of various circuits 20 IG KEY2 40 A Starting system 21 BLOWER 40 A Blower motor 22 FUEL PUMP 25 A Fuel pump 23 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system 24 EGI INJ 15 A Injector 25 PCM 10 A Engine control system 26 ENGINE 10 A *1 E[...]

Black plate (393,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 P.WIND 30 A Power window 2 METER IG 15 A For protection of various circuits 3 ILLUMI 7.5 A BCM, Illumination 4 MIRROR 5 A Power control mirror 5 SAS 5 A Air bag, ABS 6 ―― ― 7 INT , LOCK/SHIFT 5 A A T shift í 8 ―― ― 9 HEGO 5 A Power con[...]

Black plate (394,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on how[...]

Black plate (395,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (396,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automat ically in the fo llowing cases: Ø If [...]

Black plate (397,1) Pay special attention to removing salt , dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the unders ide of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppi ngs, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed imme[...]

Black plate (398,1) CAUTION Don't 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 discolor ation or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road che micals and salt used for ice[...]

Black plate (399,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solution s such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They' ll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off imm ediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing ag ents contain ingredients which may cause disco[...]

Black plate (400,1) q Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily , greasy , or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container . CAUTION Ø Don't scrape or scratch the ins ide of the rear window. You may damage th e rear window defr oster grid. Ø When washin g the inside rear wind[...]

Black plate (401,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-6 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-9 Customer Assis[...]

Black plate (402,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (403,1) 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) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nea[...]

Black plate (404,1) q California Customers 1. Mazda North American Operations ( “ Mazda ” ) parti cipates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/arbitration program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200 Wilson Boulevar d, Arlington, V irginia 22203] through local Better Business Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE an d Mazda have been certifie[...]

Black plate (405,1) 7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda or its representat ive is unable to repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable expres s warranty after a reasonable number of atte mpts, Mazda may be required to replace o r repurchase the vehicle. California Civil Code Section 1793.2[...]

Black plate (406,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the know ledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experi ence, any questions, problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

Black plate (407,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (408,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Adm inistrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contacting the Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arb itration Plan 235 Y orkland Bo[...]

Black plate (409,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

Black plate (410,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (411,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicl e Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner o f the dash)[...]

Black plate (412,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 [...]

Black plate (413,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors ) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors , Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Informat ion and Reporting Safe ty Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-13 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Editi[...]

Black plate (414,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. on ly) l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Calif[...]

Black plate (415,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e t[...]

Black plate (416,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (417,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles built for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration probl ems, satisfactor[...]

Black plate (418,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems;[...]

Black plate (419,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comp ly with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the dr iver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. [...]

Black plate (420,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Inform ation and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page420 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:5 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (421,1) Keyless entry system Customer Informat ion and Reporting Safe ty Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-21 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page421 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (422,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This informat ion relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for gradi ng tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear g rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the [...]

Black plate (423,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either separately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperat ure grade for this tire is [...]

Black plate (424,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. q Information on[...]

Black plate (425,1) 11. T read wear, traction and temperat ure grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95 H is a n example of a tire size an d load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be differe[...]

Black plate (426,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating de notes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (427,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear: The tread wear grade is a compa rative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government cou rse [...]

Black plate (428,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tir e in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation[...]

Black plate (429,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tir e's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates [...]

Black plate (430,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation press ure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tire[...]

Black plate (431,1) WARNING Always chec k 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 tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failu res in a[...]

Black plate (432,1) 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 number on the sidew all of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (433,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tir es to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tir[...]

Black plate (434,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is danger ous. Reduced braking, steering , and tract ion could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a soli d band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens . New tread T read wear i[...]

Black plate (435,1) CAUTION If you feel a sudd en vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately 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, rem ove the tire an[...]

Black plate (436,1) 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 res ult in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loade[...]

Black plate (437,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the veh icle including a full tank of fuel and all standard eq uipment. It does no t include passengers, cargo, or optional 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 combin[...]

Black plate (438,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipm ent. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by subtracting the tota l weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combinati on weig[...]

Black plate (439,1) Examples: Bas ed on a single occupant weight of 6 8 kg (150 lbs) , and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combinati on weight of occupants and cargo should 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 occupants is 385 kg [...]

Black plate (440,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certifi cation Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance , engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of cont[...]

Black plate (441,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specif[...]

Black plate (442,1) 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 vehic[...]

Black plate (443,1) 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 Hi ghway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distributor). If NHTSA receive[...]

Black plate (444,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers 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 Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (445,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair . When reques ting any of our publications through an Aut horized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you[...]

Black plate (446,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This bookle t contains information regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-46 Customer Inform ation and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page446 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM[...]

Black plate (447,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ................................. .............................. 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............... ............................[...]

Black plate (448,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identifi cation number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Number Open the cover sho[...]

Black plate (449,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number 2.5-liter engine Forward 3.7-liter engine Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page449 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (450,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.5-liter engine 3.7-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V , 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in) Displacement 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) 3,726 ml (3,726 cc, 227.4 cu in) Compression ratio 9.7 10.3 q El[...]

Black plate (451,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.5-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt. 4.4 Imp qt) Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt. 4.0 Imp qt) 3.7-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt. 4.6 Imp qt) Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt. 4.1 Imp[...]

Black plate (452,1) Automatic transaxle Item W eight GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,996 kg (4,400 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,066 kg (2,350 lb) Rear 934 kg (2,059 lb) 3.7-liter engine Item W eight GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 2,082 kg (4,590 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,140 kg (2,513 lb) Rear 943 k[...]

Black plate (453,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light 3 ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8 ― Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― Courtesy lights 5 W5W V anity mirror lights 2.1 ― q Tires NOTE l The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tir es, Mazda recommends that you repla[...]

Black plate (454,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change Auto headlight on/off Adjusts headlight illumination on/off timing based on surrounding lightness/darkness 2000 ― 4000 lx[...]

Black plate (455,1) Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced keyless entry Activates function to automatically lock doors when leaving vehicle (with key being carried away) Deactivated Activated Deactivates advanced key remaining battery level warning light in instrument cluster Activated Deactivated Adjusts sound volume of an[...]

Black plate (456,1) 10-10 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page456 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (457,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda6_8Z64-EA-08H_Edition1 Page457 W ednesday , June 25 2008 10:6 AM Form No.8Z64-EA-08H[...]

Black plate (458,1) A Accessory Sock et ............................ 6-105 Add-On Non-Ge nuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-18 Advanced Key .................................. ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ........... ........................... 3-19 Auxiliary key ....[...]

Black plate (459,1) B Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7 Brakes assi st ................................. 5-9 Foot brake .................................... 5-5 Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9 Parking brake ............................... 5-6 W arning light ............................... 5-7 Break-In Period ............[...]

Black plate (460,1) E Engine Coo lant Overheating ................................ 7-11 Engine Coo lant T emperature Gauge ................................................ 5-40 Exhaust Gas ............ ............................ 4-4 Exterior Car e ..................................... 8-54 F Flasher Hazard war ning .......................... 5-70[...]

Black plate (461,1) I Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-36 Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-38 Interior Care ........... ........................... 8-57 Interior Lights ................................... 6-94 J Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14 K Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24 [...]

Black plate (462,1) R Rocking the V ehicle ............................ 4-8 S Safety Defects, Reportin g ............... .. 9-43 Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-19 Automatic locki ng ............... ....... 2-18 Belt minder ............... ............... ... 2-25 Emergency locking .................... 2-17 Extender[...]