Mazda 2008 6 manuel d'utilisation

Black plate (1,1) Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page1 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page2 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

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

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

Black plate (5,1) Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page5 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G 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 Knowi[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page6 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ........................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ...................................................................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page7 Tuesday , May 29 200[...]

Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ....................................................................... ......... page 3-26 Power window switches .......... .................................................. ........................ page 3-23 Power door lock switch .....[...]

Black plate (9,1) Dashboard illumination ............................................................. ........................ page 5-34 TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22 Headlight leveling switch .......................................................... .....[...]

Black plate (10,1) Sedan/5-Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page10 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .................................................................................... ........................ page 3-19 Hatch ...................................................... ........................................................... page 3-10 Antenna .................................................. ..........[...]

Black plate (12,1) Sport W agon 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page12 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ................................................... ........................................................... page 3-13 Antenna .................................................. ........................................................... page 6-14 Rear window defros ter ................................................[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page14 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air ba g components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Such modifications could damage the supp[...]

Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protection[...]

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

Black plate (19,1) NOTE The seat temperature is r egulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. Th[...]

Black plate (20,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by moto rs. Avoid extended operation becaus e excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when th e engine is stoppe d. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Don't use the switch t[...]

Black plate (21,1) Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down. q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The amount of lumber support can be adjusted b[...]

Black plate (22,1) T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury . q Seat W armer í The fron[...]

Black plate (23,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo hi gher than the seatbacks or place ar ticles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compar tment cover: Stacking luggage or other ca rgo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compa rtment cover is dangerou s. During sudden braking or a [...]

Black plate (24,1) NOTE When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. V erify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback (Sedan) The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the trunk . T o fold the seatbacks WARNING Always remove the chil d-restrai[...]

Black plate (25,1) 2. After checki ng that the rear seats are clear, open the trunk and pull the remote handle lever s on the left and right side of the trunk. T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Lift the seatb acks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 3. Fasten the ce nt[...]

Black plate (26,1) T o fold down the rear seatbacks and slide forward seat bottoms WARNING Always remove the chil d-restraint system from the rear seat before operating the remote hand le levers for the rear seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-restraint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury to[...]

Black plate (27,1) When using the rear seatback knobs: CAUTION When operating th e rear seatback knob, make sure you support the seatback with you r hand. If the seatback is not supported with your hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the cen[...]

Black plate (28,1) q Head Restraint (5-Door/Sport W agon) WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck could be seriously injured in a collis ion. Heigh[...]

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belt s. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt [...]

Black plate (30,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are pro perly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside th e vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the [...]

Black plate (31,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbin g ” (page 8-58). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts[...]

Black plate (32,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locki ng mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt autom atic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-r[...]

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

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

Black plate (35,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents, [...]

Black plate (36,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expende d: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a sea t belt w[...]

Black plate (37,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Systems W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfuncti[...]

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Fastening the Center-Re ar Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protecti on. In a su[...]

Black plate (39,1) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before foldin g the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE T o encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center- rear lap position of the belt fastened [...]

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

Black plate (41,1) 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 injur ed. Only use the extender when it is required to fa[...]

Black plate (42,1) 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 switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

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

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

Black plate (45,1) Seating a child in a child -restraint system on the front pass enger seat is dangerous: Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight senso rs are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-37 ). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front pa ssenger sea[...]

Black plate (46,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is danger ous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passenger s could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person [...]

Black plate (47,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (48,1) 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function befor e each use [...]

Black plate (49,1) T ether strap position (5-Door/Sport W agon) T ether strap Route between head restraint upright. WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and r[...]

Black plate (50,1) T ether strap position (Sport W agon ) Anchor bracket T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Child-restraint system anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly installed child-restraint systems.Und er no circumstances are they to be used for adult s[...]

Black plate (51,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-facing child- restraint system shou ld be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoi[...]

Black plate (52,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is[...]

Black plate (53,1) 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 illuminated: While it is always better to insta ll any child-restraint sys tem on the rear seat, it is imperative that a child- restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (54,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunctio[...]

Black plate (55,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatb ack is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower [...]

Black plate (56,1) T ether strap position (5-Door/Sport W agon) T ether strap Route between head restraint upright. WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and r[...]

Black plate (57,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching [...]

Black plate (58,1) Anchor bracket locat ion and tether strap position (5-Door) T ether strap Anchor bracket Anchor bracket locat ion and tether strap position (Sport W ago n) Anchor bracket T ether strap 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page58 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (59,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.[...]

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident 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 fronta l or side forces that are at lea[...]

Black plate (61,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing han ds on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious in[...]

Black plate (62,1) Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the 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 vehicle[...]

Black plate (63,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger dashb[...]

Black plate (64,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (11) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-52) (2) Front seats (3) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-60) (4) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (5) Front air bag sensor (6) Front passenger air bag deactivati[...]

Black plate (65,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components Sedan/5-Door Sport Wagon (3) (1) (1) (4) (2) (4) (3) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-51 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page65 Tuesday [...]

Black plate (66,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensors detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function on[...]

Black plate (67,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with the front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-37). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front [...]

Black plate (68,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF Deac[...]

Black plate (69,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weig ht of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is danger ous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the i[...]

Black plate (70,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the fr ont 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 fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempera[...]

Black plate (71,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the fr ont passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the fr ont passenger seat is less than appr oximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-52), but the curtain air bags may deploy . Front air[...]

Black plate (72,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopp ing force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following case[...]

Black plate (73,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have en ough impact force to activate the side and curtain air bags. l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy [...]

Black plate (74,1) The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues 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 warni[...]

Black plate (75,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/s eat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. On ly a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that[...]

Black plate (76,1) 2-62 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page76 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................... ................................ 3-2 Keys .......................................................... ................................ 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy[...]

Black plate (78,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to childr en. They could p[...]

Black plate (79,1) Keyless Entry System This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the hatch/liftgate, and opens the trunk lid, and opens the powe r windows. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: Ø Drop the transmitter. Ø Get the transmitte[...]

Black plate (80,1) 5-Door/Sport W agon Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light 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 in[...]

Black plate (81,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the hatch/liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazar d warning lights will not flash. l The hazar d warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, r efer to the [...]

Black plate (82,1) 2. Insert a smal l screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a smal l screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the porti on of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pressing wit[...]

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pet s with you or leave a responsible person with them: [...]

Black plate (84,1) Always close all the windows, lock the doors and take the key with you when leaving your vehicle unattended: (Except sedan) Leaving your vehicle unlocke d is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders. (S[...]

Black plate (85,1) NOTE l Lockout pr evention keeps you from locking the driver's door with the key in the ignition switch. If you try to lock the driver's door when the key is in the ignition switch and any door is open, the door lock immediately unlocks. l When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key inside the vehi[...]

Black plate (86,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both when ever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only [...]

Black plate (87,1) q Opening and Closing the Hatch T o open the hatch, pull up on the handle . NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the hatch cannot be unlocked, perform the following manual procedur e as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the hatch w[...]

Black plate (88,1) q Luggage Strap The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the hatch when the straps are attached to the sides of the hatch. Strap q Luggage Compartment Cover WARNING Don't place anything on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other ca rgo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerou s. During sudden braking [...]

Black plate (89,1) Liftgate (Sport W agon) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compar tment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is danger ous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seri ously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the ca[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedur e as an emergency measur e to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead scr ewdriver . Cap 2. T urn the lever to the right to unlock [...]

Black plate (91,1) 2. Set the right side of the retainer bar onto the retainer loop on the right side of the luggage compartment. Retainer loop 3. Slowly pull out the cover towards you and insert the cover ends into the hook retainers at the rear of the vehicle. Hook retainer Removing the cover 1. Remove the cover ends from the hook retainers and s[...]

Black plate (92,1) NOTE The width of the net anchors can be shortened by pushing both sides inward. Net anchor Dividing the luggage compartment from the rear seat WARNING Do not use the luggage compar tment net to secure objects in the luggage compar tment or the rear seat area: Using the luggage compartment net to secure objects in the luggage com[...]

Black plate (93,1) 2. Slowly pull out the net in the upward direction, insert the left and right net anchors into the ceiling retainers , and slide them to the position indicated in the figure. Net anchor Net T o remove the net: 1. Lift the net slightl y and disengage the anchors from the ceiling retainers. 2. Slowly lower and suppor t the net as i[...]

Black plate (94,1) 2. Remove the retainer bar from the rear seatback position. 3. Insert the retainer bar anchors into the left side of each rear seatback retainer (back of the seatback). Retainer bar Rear seat Retainer 4. Slide the retainer bar in the direction indicated in the figure, and engage the anchors into the seatback retainers . Retainer [...]

Black plate (95,1) T runk Lid (Sedan) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition , the person in the trunk could be seriou sly injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an op[...]

Black plate (96,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry system transmi tter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release butt[...]

Black plate (97,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (Sedan) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to[...]

Black plate (98,1) 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 (99,1) q Operating the Front Power Wi ndows 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 3-26). l Each passenger power window can also be operated by the power window master control switches on the driver's door[...]

Black plate (100,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW INITIALIZA TION 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 . Re- initialization of the automatic function can be perform[...]

Black plate (101,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannot be canceled if the procedur e is not completed within the specified times, or the procedur e is changed along the way . T o redo the procedur e, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed fr om the beginning. l If you ar e unable to cancel the function despite carryin[...]

Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operated 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 switches on the driver's door . Left rear window Power windo w lock switch Right r[...]

Black plate (103,1) NOTE When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on fr ont passenger's power window switch turns off. The light may be difficult to see depending on the surrounding brightness. q Opening/Closing the Power Windows from Outside The front power windows can be opened or closed from outside the vehicle[...]

Black plate (104,1) 5-Door/Sport W agon Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unless it is pressed twice sequentially . l The lock button cannot be used to close the power windows. With key 1. Insert the key in the driver's door key cylinder . 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the d[...]

Black plate (105,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spra y is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before [...]

Black plate (106,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda [...]

Black plate (107,1) 3. Grasp the suppor t rod and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood o pen. Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the suppor t rod in its clip whi[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch. T o close, push the front of the tilt switch. T ilt up Close q Slide Operation T o open to any position , press the rear of the slide switch. T o close, press the front of the slide switch. Open C[...]

Black plate (109,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in th e United St[...]

Black plate (110,1) 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining replacement key r equires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Al[...]

Black plate (112,1) If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with the key or with the transmitter . q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed . Close and lock all doors and the hatch/ liftgate/trunk lid from the o[...]

Black plate (113,1) Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window . Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-37 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page1 13 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (114,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the a[...]

Black plate (115,1) Mirror defroster í T o turn on the mirror d efrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-52). q Rearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is danger ous. It can block your view in the rear vi[...]

Black plate (116,1) Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. T o reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate . Indicator light OFF button ON button NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or ar ound the light sensor .[...]

Black plate (117,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System .......................... ............................[...]

Black plate (118,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a[...]

Black plate (119,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is[...]

Black plate (120,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can ca use loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside your[...]

Black plate (121,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and [...]

Black plate (122,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necess ary , but a few precautions in the first 1, 000 km (600 miles) may add to the perfor mance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-[...]

Black plate (123,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessa ry to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden chang e in tire speed could cause th e tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as [...]

Black plate (124,1) 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 explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too muc[...]

Black plate (125,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tire s (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's han dling could be greatly affected and result in an accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with [...]

Black plate (126,1) 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 th e Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceed ing these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estim ate the weig[...]

Black plate (127,1) T railer T owing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-1 1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page127 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (128,1) 4-12 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page128 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (129,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................... ...................[...]

Black plate (130,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC position, then turn it to the LOCK position. Push the key Automatic transaxle T o turn [...]

Black plate (131,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock . You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to LOCK posi[...]

Black plate (132,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is contr olled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standard r equirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants shoul d fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parki ng brake is on. 3. Depre[...]

Black plate (133,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than norm al to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engin e stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (134,1) CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. NOTE For parking in snow , refer to W inter Driving (page 4-8) regar ding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with a greater amount of force[...]

Black plate (135,1) Y ou may notice that the pedal is ha rder to push or that it may go closer to the floor . In either case, it will take longer to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediatel y and add fluid as required (page 8-22). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. If the warning light remains [...]

Black plate (136,1) q ABS W arning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should th[...]

Black plate (137,1) q Brake Pad W ear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pad s: Driving with[...]

Black plate (138,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery roa d sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is danger ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle [...]

Black plate (139,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stal ling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep down grade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda Star[...]

Black plate (140,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the A CC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE This Sport AT has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving [...]

Black plate (141,1) 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 wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is danger[...]

Black plate (142,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever . NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P . l T o be sure the vehi[...]

Black plate (143,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. l (2.3-liter engine model) If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automat[...]

Black plate (144,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery roa d sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is danger ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle [...]

Black plate (145,1) Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear . Gear V ehicle speed M5 → M4 175 km/h (109 mph) M4 → M3 130 km/h (81 mph) M3 → M2 83 km/h (52 mph) M2 → M1 43 km/h (27 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when spe[...]

Black plate (146,1) 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating . Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the brakes only occasiona lly to prevent them from overh[...]

Black plate (147,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø St[...]

Black plate (148,1) 3. Press the SET/ COAST button and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Don't continue to hold in the button. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to a ccelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET function can't be activated u[...]

Black plate (149,1) T o increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/COAST butto n and release it immediately . NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Greater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed. T ake your foot o[...]

Black plate (150,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T racti on Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safet[...]

Black plate (151,1) q TCS Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position. If the TCS is operating, the indicator ligh t flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS may have a malfunction and it may not o perate correctly . T ake your v ehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l [...]

Black plate (152,1) NOTE l When TCS is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow , the TCS will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS. l If the TCS is off when the engine is turned off, i[...]

Black plate (153,1) Tire Pr essure 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 driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel sen[...]

Black plate (154,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

Black plate (155,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. WARNING If the[...]

Black plate (156,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires are cold. T [...]

Black plate (157,1) If the warning light illuminate s again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare ti[...]

Black plate (158,1) 3. After about 15 minutes , drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tir es, the tire pr essure monitoring system warning light will flash because the se[...]

Black plate (159,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................................................. .................................................... page 5-32 Odometer, T rip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ............... .........................[...]

Black plate (160,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T rip meter Odometer Selector Trip meter B Press [...]

Black plate (161,1) 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 tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red z[...]

Black plate (162,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE The direction of the arr ow ( ) shown that the fuel-filler lid is on the lef[...]

Black plate (163,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-37 Charging System W arning Light 5-38 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-38 Check Engine Light 5-39 ABS W arning Light 5-37 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (164,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-40 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-41 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-41 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-41 Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-41 Security Indicator Light 5-43 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-44 Shift Position Indic[...]

Black plate (165,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (166,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Recharge the battery . q Electronic Brake Force Distribution System W arning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some component[...]

Black plate (167,1) If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-19). If it's low , add oil. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light. If[...]

Black plate (168,1) WARNING Never tampe r with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repairs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. q Low Fuel W arning Light[...]

Black plate (169,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the be ep sound period has passed. q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. Close the door securely . q Low W asher Fluid Leve[...]

Black plate (170,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure mon itoring system warning light illuminates or flashes , or the tire pressure warnin g beep soun[...]

Black plate (171,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pr essure will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, therefor e let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less befor e adjusting the tire pr essures. When pr essure is adjusted on hot tir es to the cold inflation pressur e, th[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to- pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear positi[...]

Black plate (173,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position. It also comes on when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switch ed off. If the light stays on when the TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may ha[...]

Black plate (174,1) NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated (does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. [...]

Black plate (175,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the contr ol lever . Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off 30[...]

Black plate (176,1) q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the hea dlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when relea sed. q Headlight Leveling í The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage compa rtment change the angle of the headlights. T[...]

Black plate (177,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position. Right turn Left turn OFF Ri[...]

Black plate (178,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Do [...]

Black plate (179,1) 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 position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (180,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clear s frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 min utes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illu minates [...]

Black plate (181,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Dep[...]

Black plate (182,1) HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are r egistered trademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system repla ces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror . Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming mirror acti vates garage doors, gates an[...]

Black plate (183,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:41 12A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The[...]

Black plate (184,1) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator ligh t stays on constantly , programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and relea sed. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― step[...]

Black plate (185,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Programming ” step 4 to complete. q Op[...]

Black plate (186,1) 5-58 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page186 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (187,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............................................. ................. 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operation ....................[...]

Black plate (188,1) 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 contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (189,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow 1. Press the upp er part of the air vent to open it. 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to adjust the direction of airflow . NOTE When using the air conditioner , mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a r esult of humid air being suddenly c[...]

Black plate (190,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Defroster and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Floor V ents Defroster V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page190 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (191,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate contr ol systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual T ype ................................................ .................................................. .......... p[...]

Black plate (192,1) Manual T ype A/C Switch Air intake selector Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperatu re. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low sp[...]

Black plate (193,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to selec t airflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at posit ion 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off. NOTE The air[...]

Black plate (194,1) 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 5. If dehumidi fied heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner . NOTE l If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position. l If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature contr ol dial[...]

Black plate (195,1) WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position: Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set th[...]

Black plate (196,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Fan control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Temperature control dial OFF switch Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch Auto switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be au[...]

Black plate (197,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperatu re.T urn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Fast Slow The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow[...]

Black plate (198,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air position s can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air p ositions. Recirculated air position ( ) Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congest ed traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired. Outside air position ([...]

Black plate (199,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defros ter switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate). The air condition er will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows [...]

Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Install Remove CAUTION Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or pa ssing beneath a low overhead clearance . Ø Be caref[...]

Black plate (201,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics 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 sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characteri[...]

Black plate (202,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mountains, an d other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenl y , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast si[...]

Black plate (203,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch roll ers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player . Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to r[...]

Black plate (204,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the unit.[...]

Black plate (205,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penci[...]

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

Black plate (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this pr oduct 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 commer cial (i.e. revenue- generating) real time br oadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/str eaming v[...]

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

Black plate (209,1) About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input using V er.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byt e characters. Use only English (includin g numerals) on[...]

Black plate (210,1) MEMO 6-24 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page210 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:44 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipped with. Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Cassette T ape Player CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 comp[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the igni tion switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial ag ain to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the au[...]

Black plate (213,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as foll ows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON NOTE About 5 seconds after[...]

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

Black plate (215,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tun[...]

Black plate (216,1) 1221 A venue Of The Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting technical assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satelli te radio activation procedures and informat ion on how to dis[...]

Black plate (217,1) MEMO 6-31 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page217 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:44 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í (one being played) APC button: (next program) Rewind button Repeat button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape eject button Fast-forward b utton Cassette tape play button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cassette tape will beg[...]

Black plate (219,1) Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operat ion and play the cassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or rewind, it automatically stops and starts playing. Reversing Press the program button [...]

Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button T rack down button T rack up button Rev erse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forward b utton CD play button CD slot CD eject button Load button T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slo[...]

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

Black plate (222,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Fast-forward button Disc down/F older down b utton T rack down button T rack up button Scan button Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD slot Load button Rev erse button Disc up/Folder up b utton Random button Repeat button CD play button Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) Music CD/MP3[...]

Black plate (223,1) Normal insertion 1. Press the load butt on ( ). 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, inser t the CD. Inserting CDs into desired tray number 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the cha nnel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When ?[...]

Black plate (224,1) Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to star t play when a CD is in the unit. If a CD is not in the unit when the CD play button ( ) is pressed, “ NO DISC ” will flash on and off. Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) t[...]

Black plate (225,1) During music CD playback 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the random playback. During MP3 CD playback (Folder random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly . “ [...]

Black plate (226,1) Display scroll (MP3 compat ible type) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of[...]

Black plate (227,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an [...]

Black plate (228,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When th[...]

Black plate (229,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player> SIRIU S1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer , and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the followin[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position 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 ( ). 6-44[...]

Black plate (231,1) 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 anyo ne except qualified service perso nnel. If se[...]

Black plate (232,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mir ror, lower the sunvisor . The vanity mirror light will illumi nate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead[...]

Black plate (233,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on q Map Lights The[...]

Black plate (234,1) q Luggage Compartment Light 5-Door Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the hatch is open Sport W agon Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open q Courtesy Lights T urns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Courtesy light 6-48 In[...]

Black plate (235,1) Information Display OPEN/CLOSE switch (with navigation system) AMB switch (with outside temperature display ) TIL T switch (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK switch SET switch q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emper ature Display (Outside T emperature Display[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLO CK/CLK switch unti l a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flas h. T o sele[...]

Black plate (237,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Press th[...]

Black plate (238,1) q Front T o use the cup holder, open the center console by pressing the lower center part of its cover . q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may sp[...]

Black plate (239,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A [...]

Black plate (240,1) q Glove Box T o open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release latch. q Storage Box (5[...]

Black plate (241,1) Luggage compartment, left side Knob q Cargo Securing Loops (5-Door/ Sport W agon) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure ca[...]

Black plate (242,1) Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front Rear CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that require more [...]

Black plate (243,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ....................................................... ... 7-2 Flat Tire ...............................................................[...]

Black plate (244,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n 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 f[...]

Black plate (245,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stor ed in the locations illust rated in the diagram. Sedan/5-door Spare tire T ire hold-down bolt (Gold) Sport Wagon Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Lug wrench Jack With sub-woofer T ire hold-down bolt (Gold) With sub-woofer 5-door Sedan In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Maz[...]

Black plate (246,1) q Jack T o remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw (5-Door/Sport W agon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Remove the jack container lid. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw 7-4 In Case[...]

Black plate (247,1) 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 temporarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. W ing bolt Jack screw 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack. NOTE If the jack is not completely secure[...]

Black plate (248,1) NOTE (With T ire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-27). T o remove the spare tire (Sedan) 1. Remove the trunk boa rd. 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. (5-Door[...]

Black plate (249,1) 3. For vehicles equipp ed with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt and remove the woofer and spare tire. Lock washer W ing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer For vehicles not equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. (Sport W agon) 1. Remove trunk board A and open trunk board B. T runk board B T runk[...]

Black plate (250,1) 3. For vehicles equipp ed with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt and remove the woofer and spare tire. Lock washer W ing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer For vehicles not equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. NOTE For vehicles equipped with a sub-woofer , put the sub-woofer on the left side o[...]

Black plate (251,1) NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sur e to register the tir e pressur e sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels ar e changed (page 5-29). 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle wi th an au[...]

Black plate (252,1) 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jackin g positions recommended in this manu[...]

Black plate (253,1) 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remo ve the wheel. q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehic[...]

Black plate (254,1) 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 impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wre nch on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and[...]

Black plate (255,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 118 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or com[...]

Black plate (256,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses powe r, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runn[...]

Black plate (257,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 2.3-liter engine Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir 3.0-liter engine If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as requ[...]

Black plate (258,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depress the acceler ator all the way and hold it there. 3. Turn [...]

Black plate (259,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a compe tent service technician do the work. WARNING Always wear eye protection when working near the batter y: Working without eye protection is dangerous[...]

Black plate (260,1) Route the jumper cables awa y from parts that will be moving: Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving pa rts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause seri ous injury. CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electr[...]

Black plate (261,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicle s to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle[...]

Black plate (262,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local law s must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front whee ls) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (263,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper. Hooks Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doin[...]

Black plate (264,1) 7-22 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page264 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:44 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (265,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................... ................................ 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................. ..............[...]

Black plate (266,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it d escribes, we strongly urge you to have a reli able and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Maz[...]

Black plate (267,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following condition s 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 being used [...]

Black plate (268,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-liter engine I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible ins[...]

Black plate (269,1) 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 (270,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine I 3.0-liter engine I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3[...]

Black plate (271,1) 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 (272,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following condition s 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 being used l Driving on rough or [...]

Black plate (273,1) 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 Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRR[...]

Black plate (274,1) 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, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate T: Ti[...]

Black plate (275,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engi[...]

Black plate (276,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean L: Lubricate T: [...]

Black plate (277,1) (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 Drive belts (tension) I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (278,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean L: Lu[...]

Black plate (279,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clutc[...]

Black plate (280,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance durin g t[...]

Black plate (281,1) Engine Compartment Overview Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic tra[...]

Black plate (282,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. and CANAD[...]

Black plate (283,1) The quality designation SM, or IL SAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to [...]

Black plate (284,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in th[...]

Black plate (285,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will da mage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminu m parts and [...]

Black plate (286,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutch Flui d Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear o f brake and clutch linings. If it is excessivel[...]

Black plate (287,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long peri ods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). 2.3-liter engine Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engin[...]

Black plate (288,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 2.3-liter engine CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level accordin g to the following procedure. If the procedure is not done corr[...]

Black plate (289,1) 3.0-liter engine The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperat ure. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Over filling can ca use foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4) . A non[...]

Black plate (290,1) Fully insert the dipstick. When add ing fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit ar ea for an accurate reading. W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir[...]

Black plate (291,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil [...]

Black plate (292,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with forei gn [...]

Black plate (293,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wipin g efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on t[...]

Black plate (294,1) (5-Door) 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the p lastic locking clip. Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off the arm. Plastic locking clip CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window, don't let the wiper arm fall on it. 2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and pull unt[...]

Black plate (295,1) (Sport W agon) 1. Raise the wiper arm and rotat e the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade. CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window, don't let the wiper arm fall on it. 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber a[...]

Black plate (296,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to ca use cancer and reproduct ive harm. Always wear eye protection when working near the batter y: Working without eye prote[...]

Black plate (297,1) q Battery Maintenance T o get the best servi ce from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electroly te immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle wil[...]

Black plate (298,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day , including whether the tires all look inflated properly . Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended press ures for the best ride, handling, and minim um tire wear [...]

Black plate (299,1) l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspe ct the lug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side .[...]

Black plate (300,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tir e condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easie r to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a[...]

Black plate (301,1) CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Speedometer calibrat ion Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have th e work done by[...]

Black plate (302,1) Light Bulbs Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) High-mount brake light (Sedan) Headlights (High beam) Headlights (Low beam) Overhead light/ Map lights Luggage compartment light Sport Wagon Taillights Side-marker lights License plate lights Courtesy lights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Reverse lights Rear turn signal [...]

Black plate (303,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

Black plate (304,1) 5. Disconnect the socket and bulb assembly from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling it. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Use the pr[...]

Black plate (305,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. Brake lights/T ail[...]

Black plate (306,1) Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . (5-Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover . 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. D[...]

Black plate (307,1) 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . (Sport W agon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover . 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb[...]

Black plate (308,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Reverse lights T aillights 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. (5-Door/Sport W agon) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Reverse lights T aillights 4. Install the ne w bulb i[...]

Black plate (309,1) (Sport W agon) 1. Remove the liftgat e upper trim and high-mount brake light component. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to pr[...]

Black plate (310,1) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. Overhead light/Map lights (Without overhead console) 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead ligh t as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead lig[...]

Black plate (311,1) V anity mirror lights Edge (T ype A) Edge V anity mirror lights (T ype B) (5-Door) Luggage compartment light Luggage compartment light (Sport Wagon) Edge 3. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. In[...]

Black plate (312,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical syst em is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as [...]

Black plate (313,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrica l components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If[...]

Black plate (314,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 SP ARE ―― 2 SP ARE ―― 3 SP ARE ―― 4 M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster í 5 ―― ― 6 INJ 15A Injector 7 ENG BAR 10A *1 Air flow sensor, EGR control valve 15A *2 8 ― *1 ―― ENG BB *2 5A Cooling fan 9 HEAD LR 15A H[...]

Black plate (315,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 16 TCM 15A *1 TCM 10A *2 17 ENG+B 7.5A PCM, TCM 18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump 19 IG KEY1 30A Engine control unit, Lighter 20 P.WIND 30A Power window 21 ―― ― 22 DRL 20A DRL 23 ―― ― 24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor 25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock 26 IG KEY2 40A Rear wiper [...]

Black plate (316,1) Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel ) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket 2 ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system 3 A/C 10 A Heater 4 MIRROR 5 A Power control mirror 5 SAS 10 A ABS unit, SAS unit 6 SEA T 15 A Seat warmer í 7 METER ACC 5 A Audio light off unit 8 METER IG 15 A Instrumen[...]

Black plate (317,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, howe ver , can harm the paint's protective proper ties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (318,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the 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 [...]

Black plate (319,1) 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 T o help prote ct the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water. If the vehi[...]

Black plate (320,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet bra kes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could r[...]

Black plate (321,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody . If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-[...]

Black plate (322,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off imm ediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents conta in ingredients which may cause discolo[...]

Black plate (323,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assi[...]

Black plate (324,1) 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 imp rovement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (325,1) 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our dealer's name and location 6. Y our question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your neares t Mazda Distributor . Cust[...]

Black plate (326,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, problems, or complaint s regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

Black plate (327,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (328,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (329,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction 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 imp rovement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicin[...]

Black plate (330,1) 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 imp rovement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (331,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 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[...]

Black plate (332,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 C[...]

Black plate (333,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1[...]

Black plate (334,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arranty l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arranty l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l California[...]

Black plate (335,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (336,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific 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 vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing[...]

Black plate (337,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in y our country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactor[...]

Black plate (338,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When yo u install non-genuine parts or access ories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems[...]

Black plate (339,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntry: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a n[...]

Black plate (340,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page340 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (341,1) Keyless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page341 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (342,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the [...]

Black plate (343,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is es[...]

Black plate (344,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This infor mation identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (345,1) 11. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNIN G P215/65R15 95H is an 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 different[...]

Black plate (346,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the[...]

Black plate (347,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condition s on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (348,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explanation[...]

Black plate (349,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates h[...]

Black plate (350,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (351,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure 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 comm on cause of failures in any[...]

Black plate (352,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (353,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important maintenan ce points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire pressure mont hly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum ti[...]

Black plate (354,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire per forman ce will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of dif[...]

Black plate (355,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking [...]

Black plate (356,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer 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 and/or trailer, to k[...]

Black plate (357,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It do es not include passenger s, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipmen t. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (358,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When tow ing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subt[...]

Black plate (359,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination 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 (849[...]

Black plate (360,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a result of substan dard vehicle handling, performance , engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of cont[...]

Black plate (361,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Im[...]

Black plate (362,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specif ied on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could resu lt in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals bec[...]

Black plate (363,1) 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 (364,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Mo tor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (365,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ranspo rt Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (366,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda servi ce publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Deal er, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. [...]

Black plate (367,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

Black plate (368,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification numbe r legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q V ehicle Emission Control Informa[...]

Black plate (369,1) 3.0-liter engine Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page369 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (370,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V , 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in) Compression ratio 9.7 10.0 q E[...]

Black plate (371,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.3-liter engine With oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) Without oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) 3.0-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) Without oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp[...]

Black plate (372,1) q W eights Specification Item W eight 2.3-liter engine GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,940 kg (4,279 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,005 kg (2,216 lbs) Rear 936 kg (2,064 lbs) 3.0-liter engine GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 2,052 kg (4,526 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,084 kg (2,390 l[...]

Black plate (373,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light (Sedan) 3 ― Overhead light/Map lights 5 W5W Courtesy lights 5 W5W V anity mirror lights * T ype A 1.2 ― T ype B 3 ― Luggage compartment light 5-Door 5 ― Sport W agon 10 ― * V anity mirror lights T ype B T ype A q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matc[...]

Black plate (374,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T115/70D16 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48. 10-8 Specifications Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page374 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (375,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page375 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (376,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45 Ambient T emper ature Display ....... ... 6-50 Antenna ............................................. 6-14 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) ......... 5-7 W arning light ... ....................[...]

Black plate (377,1) D Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-52 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ......................................... 3-7 Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9 Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17 Br[...]

Black plate (378,1) H Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-47 Flashing ...................................... 5-48 High-low beam .......................... 5-47 Leveling ..................................... 5-48 HomeLink Wireless Control System .............................................. 5-54 Hood Release ..............[...]

Black plate (379,1) O Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-32 Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-38 Overhead Console ............................. 6-53 Overhead Lights ................................ 6-47 Overheating ....................................... 7-14 Overloading .......................... ............ 4-10 P Pai[...]

Black plate (380,1) S Storage Compartments ...................... 6-53 Cargo securi ng loops ............... ... 6-55 Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-55 Center box .................................. 6-53 Center console ............................ 6-54 Glove box ................................... 6-54 Overhead console .......................[...]

Black plate (381,1) W W asher Fluid ..................................... 8-26 W eights ............................................. 10-6 Wheel Replacement ............... ........... 8-36 Windows Power windows .......................... 3-22 Windshield W asher ........................... 5-51 Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-50 Bl[...]

Black plate (382,1) 1 1-8 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page382 Tuesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G[...]

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO[...]

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

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI41[...]

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

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 44 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point Deletion), (All Memory P oint Deletion), (Displays Ico[...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor S a fe t y I n fo r m a t i o n n Read this owner’ s manual f or your Navigation System carefully bef ore using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from fa[...]

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

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

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI41[...]

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

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

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

13 Getting started l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language by select and press . Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 20) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless y ou select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select th[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Men u Menu appears when pressing . MENU Destination Entry and Route Search ( page 28) Address Book ( page 44) Cancel Guidance ( page 39) Route Options ( page 40) V olume ( page 50) Set Clock ( page 15) Navigation Set Up ( page 16) 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI[...]

15 Getting started Set Cloc k The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite . Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you pref er 24-hour display; f or 12-hour display . Select to move the setting ahead b y one hour , and similarly , select to mov e it back b y[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map display conditions , the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehic le before the follo wing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and list[...]

17 Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Auto : The display will automatically s witch between Da y and Night illumination mode when the headlights are turned off and on respectively . l D[...]

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

19 Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows you set the categories on the area displa yed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enables y ou store up to six different kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Selection MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [QUICK P[...]

20 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred language from the list. 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI?[...]

21 Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the ne xt junction where you hav e to turn are shown as a[...]

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

23 Getting started select select . n in which you are a y of the current position c e correction is complete. Map V ersion The map and software v ersion numbers can be confir med using this function. select Map and software v ersions are now display ed. ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE][...]

24 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Map displa y mode Single-scr een display Map Display scale/Map scale for Dual-scre[...]

25 Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 27) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when y ou set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehicle. (5) Scale display [...]

26 Routing Address Book Getting started Displa y Menu screen will be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Men u screen will be disappeared when they hav e been unused during a fe w seconds. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will brighten when[...]

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

28 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Searc h Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select the desired Searc h : ID , OR, W A, : CA, NV : AZ, CO , MT , NM, UT , WY : IA, K[...]

29 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 37. l Do not keep your ey es fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. O[...]

30 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Po i n t o f interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down [...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 37. When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to a phone numbe r Select Select the category name[...]

32 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Select the sort method : [...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing n. a l t o the n o the Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name. Select the name from the list Select 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI41[...]

34 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Po int Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sel e : : : Select Select Select the desired Prese t Select Select the Previous [...]

35 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 37. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions . : Display the fiv e previous suggestions . : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Select Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Previous Destination. Enter/Selec[...]

36 Before Use Getting started Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be display ed on the map. Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data ENTER ENTER Open th[...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing Character Entr y To e n t e r the street name, city name, and other . To e n t e r the house phone num ber , and other . Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Display u[...]

38 Before Use Getting started Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 P osition the cursor on y our destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be display ed on the map. Select (W ay point) to set[...]

39 Before Use Getting started Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The follo wing are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fast F ood Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Aut om o ti ve Automobile [...]

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

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

42 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the buttons displa ye : Mov e the star t point. : Carry out a simulation r u be display ed as , a : Stop the simulation ru n : Carr y out a simulation r u be display ed as , a n : Mov e t[...]

43 Before Use Getting started Routing Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Mov e the star t point. : Carry out a simulation run in the di rection of the star t point. When the Simulation star ts the button will be display ed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to adv ance quickly . : Stop the simula[...]

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

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

46 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book Before Steps select Avo i d A r e a Storage A v oid Area Confirmation and Modification A void Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Sel e are a pre f Select Sel [...]

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

48 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition V oice Recognition l V oice control can be carried out by simply Pressing and using a v oice command ( page 49) spoken into the microphone . Note After the navigation system has been set, v oice recognition needs approximately 2 minutes for activ ation on preparation. W ait momen[...]

49 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition A voiding V oice Recognition Errors. Read the notes listed below to allow the V oice Re cognition function to recognize your v oice properly . l Speak a voice command clearly . l K eep yourself in a saf e dr iving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to mak e a voice [...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the volume control f or the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the volume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the button to ret[...]

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

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognitio n If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed by the U .S. Depar tment of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulat[...]

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the following situations, y our vehicle position may not be displa yed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y[...]

54 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognitio n If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following pr oblems in a route searc h, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The dr iver should alwa ys pay attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decision[...]

55 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There may be some prob lems due to operational errors or mistakes . Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a problem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer, w e recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vic[...]

56 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognitio n If necessary No GPS symbols are displayed l GPS signals may not be receiv ed because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstructions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not displayed l Check if the mode is set to the current position scre[...]

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

58 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognitio n If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dry , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Nev er use solvents such as benz ene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer, w e[...]