Mazda 6 (2013) manuale d’uso

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

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

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manua l carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce or service is [...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most drivi ng pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owne r's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, importan t safety infor m[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (14,1) Seat Precaution WARNING Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are lo cked in place: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causin g injury. Make sure the adjus table components of the seat are locked in place by attempting [...]

Black plate (15,1) Do not place objects under the seat: The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fixed securely, and result in an accide nt. Do not stack cargo hi gher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become pro[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (23,1) When transpo rting cargo, do not allow the cargo to exceed the height of the seatbacks. T ransporting cargo stack ed higher than the seatbacks is dangerous as visibility to the rear and side s of th e vehicle is reduced which could inter fe re with driving operations and lead to an accident. Lowering the seatbac ks 1. Open the tr[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (27,1) Have your seat belts chang ed immediately if the pretensio ner or load limiter has been exp ended: Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collis ion. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiter s will only funct ion once and mus[...]

Black plate (28,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder proper ly , but ne ver across the stomach area. [...]

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

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

Black plate (31,1) Load limiter: The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant 's chest. While the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an autom atic mechanical function and ca n activate in any accident mode with sufficient occupant move[...]

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

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

Black plate (34,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-restraint syst ems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check yo ur local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridi[...]

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

Black plate (36,1) (Except Mexic o) Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warnin g label attached as shown below. The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat at any time. (Mexico) NEVER use a rearward facing chi ld restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it[...]

Black plate (37,1) Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dange rous under cer tain conditions (Wit h Front Passenger Occupant Cla ssification System) : Your vehicle is equipped with front passen ger seat weight sensors. Even with the front passen ger seat weight sensors, if you must use th e front passenger seat[...]

Black plate (38,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a ti me is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way canno t 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 (39,1) Child-Restraint System Installation q Child-Restraint System T ypes In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for the following three types of popular chil d- restraint systems: infan t seat, child seat, booster seat. NOTE l Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint s[...]

Black plate (40,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child und er 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. NOTE Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger s[...]

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Always attac h the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor posi tion is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loos en the child-restraint system. If the child- restraint system move s it could resu lt in death or injury to the c[...]

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

Black plate (43,1) NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-r estraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint system, be sure the belt fully r etracts to return the system to emergency locking mode befor e oc[...]

Black plate (44,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing chil d-restraint system on the front passen ger seat whether your vehicl e is equi[...]

Black plate (45,1) Do not allow a chil d or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allo w anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pilla rs and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain[...]

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

Black plate (47,1) q Using LA TCH Lower Anchor Y our Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, other wise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction[...]

Black plate (48,1) Installation on rear outboard seats 1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-res traint system and the front seat (page 2-5). 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the l[...]

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

Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always ro ute the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing th e tether strap on top of the head restr aint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the child-restraint system. The chi ld- restraint system could move which may resu lt in death or i[...]

Black plate (51,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side suppl emental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipp ed on your vehicl e by locat ing the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indica tors. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are install e[...]

Black plate (52,1) If your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger occupan t classification system, refer to the Front Passenger Occupant Classi fication System (page 2-54) for details. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a front passenger occupant classification system, the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates for[...]

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

Black plate (54,1) Do not attach objects on or around the area where a si de air bag deplo ys: Attaching objects to the front seat in such a wa y as to cov er the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accide nt the object could inter fere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding th[...]

Black plate (55,1) Do not modify a fron t door or leave any damage unre paired. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dea ler inspect a damaged front door: Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is da ngerous. Each front door has a side cras h sensor as a component of th e supplemental restraint system. If holes are drilled in a front do[...]

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

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

Black plate (58,1) Without front passenger occupant classification system Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensor s, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioners (page 2-18) Front air bag sensors Side crash sensors Air bag/f ront seat belt prete nsioner system warning light (page 4-23) Side and curtain inflators[...]

Black plate (59,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipp ed with the follow ing types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide furt her protectio n for passen gers in a ddition to the seat belt functions. Be sure[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (63,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipm ent that will deploy depending on the type of collisio n. (The illust rations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Front seat bel[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (67,1) Front passenger air ba g deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretension er will not deploy during a c ollision. Fully Automatic T ype climate control Manual T ype climate control If the front passenger wei ght sensors are normal[...]

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the tota l seated weig ht on the front passenger seat required for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will det ect the reduced total seated we[...]

Black plate (69,1) Ø A front passen ger is seated as show n in th e following figure: Ø A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet. Ø Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front passen ger seat and driver seat that push up th e front passenger seat bottom. Ø Any acces sories whic[...]

Black plate (70,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on th e front pa ssenger seat, increasing the total seated weig ht on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight , which could res ult in the une[...]

Black plate (71,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The fr ont 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 temperat[...]

Black plate (72,1) Constant Monitoring The foll owing components of the air bag systems are moni tored by a diagnostic system: l Crash sensor s, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensors l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Fr ont seat belt pretension er system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wirin[...]

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

Black plate (74,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with child ren and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. Child ren may find these key s to be an interesting toy to play w[...]

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

Black plate (76,1) CAUTION Radio equi pment like this is governe d by laws. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for complia nce could void the user's authori ty to operate the equipment. NOTE l The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions. l The keyless entry system is fully operatio[...]

Black plate (77,1) The operat ion indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors and the trunk lid, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. (With the advanced ke yless function) A beep sound will be heard once. T o confirm that all doors and the trunk lid have been locked, press the[...]

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

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

Black plate (80,1) l (Manual transax le) When carryi ng another key , depress the clutch ped al until the KEY indi cator light (green ) illuminates. (Automatic transaxle) When carryi ng another key , depress the brake pedal until the KEY indicator light (green ) illuminates. Refer to W arning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23. 3-8 Before Driving Keys M[...]

Black plate (81,1) Advanced Keyless Entry System í WARNING Radio wav es from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before us ing the key near people who use medical devices , ask the medical device manuf acturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device. The adva nced keyless function allows you to lock/[...]

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

Black plate (83,1) Door Locks WARNING Always tak e all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damag e or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with child r[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (93,1) q T runk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being dischar ged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. Inside T runk Release Le ver í Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a m[...]

Black plate (94,1) WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehic le: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside res ulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Always kee p[...]

Black plate (95,1) Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions q Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which wi ll reduce exhaust emi ssions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular u[...]

Black plate (96,1) q Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. WARNING Never par k over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (97,1) q Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exhaust gas in side the vehicle: Engine exha ust gas is da ngerous. This gas contains ca rbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside[...]

Black plate (98,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When remov ing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is rele ased when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is removed too qu[...]

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

Black plate (100,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjus t the stee ring wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is da ngerous. Moving it can very easily ca use the driver to abruptly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of contr ol or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change[...]

Black plate (101,1) Mirrors Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mir rors. q Outside Mirrors WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changin g lanes: Changing lanes without takin g into account th e actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a seri ous accident. What you see in the convex mir[...]

Black plate (102,1) Driver's side auto-dimmi ng door mirror í The movem ent of the auto-dimmi ng door mirror is interlocke d with the auto- dimming rearview mirror in the interior to automatically reduce glare from rear on- coming v ehicles. Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-30. NOTE The fr ont passenger-side door mirror does not have the au[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (11 1,1) q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunsh ade does not tilt. To avoid damag ing the sunshade, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade whi le the moonr oof is opening. T rying to forc[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (1 16,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long perio d of time. l Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extre mely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden chang e in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. When driving on ice [...]

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

Black plate (1 19,1) l Braking perfor mance can be ad versely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake compo nents. If this situati on occurs, drive the vehicle slowly , releasing the acceler ator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal. q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Do[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (124,1) Ignition Switch q Push Button Start Positions The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Each time the push butto n start is pressed, the ignitio n switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignit[...]

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

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

Black plate (127,1) CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (ambe r) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine start ing system and the inability to start the engine or switch the igniti on to AC C or ON (for vehicles with a type A mete r (page 4-23), messages are displayed in the in[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (133,1) q Speedometer The speedom eter indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The displ ay mode can be changed between tri p meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T ype A Press the selector Press the selector [...]

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

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

Black plate (136,1) When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrument cluster's visibil ity is reduced due to glare from surro unding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and incre ase the illumination intensity . T o cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate the knob clockwise fully . Y ou will hear a beep so[...]

Black plate (137,1) q Cruise Control Set V ehicle Speed Display (T ype A instrum ent cluster) The vehicl e speed preset using the cruise control is displayed. q Maintenance Monitor (T ype A instrument cluster) The foll owing maintenan ce period notifications can be displayed by turning the Maintenanc e Monitor on. l Scheduled Main tenance l T ire R[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (146,1) l (When on ly a mess age is indicated in the display) Follow the instructions indicated in the display . If any of the content in the follow ing illustrations is indicated, there may be a problem with the vehicle. The method for taking action differs dependi ng on the indication. Check the following illustrati ons below . Action[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (153,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control un it has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function norm ally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l When the engine is jump-started to charge the[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (157,1) T ype A/T ype B The power steering malfunction indicator light/warning indication illuminates if there is a malfunction with the power steering while the engine is runni ng. If the indicator light/warning indication illuminates, park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ately and stop the engine. If the indicator light/warning ind[...]

Black plate (158,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empt y . Refuel as soon as possible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light T ype B This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. T ype A/T ype B If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates/indication while dri[...]

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

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

Black plate (161,1) WARNING If the tire pressure mo nitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep soun d is heard, decreas e vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure monitoring system warning ligh t illuminates or flashes , or the tire pressure warning beep s[...]

Black plate (162,1) W arning light flas hes If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunct ion, the tir e pressure warning light flash es for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues illumi nating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q KEY Indication/W arning Light (Red)/Indi[...]

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

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

Black plate (165,1) If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction. q AFS OFF Indicator Light í When illu minated This indicator light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched ON, and then turns off. Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancel s [...]

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

Black plate (167,1) If the engine does not start with the correct ke y , and the security indicator light keeps illumin ating or flashing, the system may have a malfunct ion. Consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . q Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol (MRCC) W arning Light (Amber)/ Indicator Light (Green) í Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) W arning Light [...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (172,1) q Display Indication For vehicl es with the type A instrum ent cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the indicati on. q W arning Light A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warn ing. Refer to W arning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23.[...]

Black plate (173,1) CAUTION Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transax le damage. NOTE Apply the parking brake or depr ess the brake pedal befor e moving the shift lever from N to pr event the vehicle from moving unexpectedly . D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically sh[...]

Black plate (174,1) With i-ELOOP system Cover Without i-ELOO P system Cove r 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual trans axle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (181,1) Lighting Control q Headlights l T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exter ior lights and dashboa rd illumination on or off. l For vehicl es with the type A instrum ent cluster, check the vehicl e condition or have the vehicle inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication. l A system ma[...]

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

Black plate (183,1) Auto-light control When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switch ed ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding ligh tness or darkness and automati cally turns the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above). CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adheri[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (188,1) Forward Sen sing Camera (FSC) The High Beam Control System (HBC) camera, located near the rearvi ew mirror, also functions as the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC ) for the Lane Departure W arnin g System (LDWS). Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) CAUTION Heed th e following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing C[...]

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

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

Black plate (191,1) q Lane-Change Signals T o signal a lane change, press the turn signal lever up or down halfway and release. Aft er releasing the lever, the turn signal indi cator flashes three times. NOTE A personalized function is available to change the number of flashes. Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition must be swi tched ON. WARNIN[...]

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

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

Black plate (194,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO pos ition and the ign ition is switched ON, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other obje ct from either outside or inside the vehicle. Keep han[...]

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

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

Black plate (197,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will fla[...]

Black plate (198,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety sto p and reverse feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federa l safety standards is danger ous. (This includes garage doors manufac tured before April 1,[...]

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

Black plate (200,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button whi le you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cyc le ” ) your hand- held transmi tter until the frequency signa l has succes sfully been accepted by HomeLink. (T he indicator light will flas h slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Program ming ” step 3 to comple[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (204,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjus t automati cally through normal use. Should powe r-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned of[...]

Black plate (205,1) CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brak e pedal, or hold the clutch pedal depre ssed halfway unnec essarily. Doin g so could result in the fo llowing: Ø The clutc h and brake parts will wear out more quickly. Ø The brakes can overheat and adversely affect br ake per formance. Ø Always depress t[...]

Black plate (206,1) q Display Indication For vehicl es with the type A instrum ent cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the indicati on. q W arning Light A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warn ing. Refer to W arning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23.[...]

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

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

Black plate (209,1) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) í l The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake contr ol (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead and determin es that a collision with the vehicle ahead is unavoidable. It may also be p[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (213,1) WARNING As there is the possib ility of eye dam age occurring from the laser, always heed the following precautions: Ø Never remove the sensor. Ø A removed senso r will no t meet the cond itions for a class 1M laser und er the IEC 60825-1 specification and th erefore eye safety cannot be assure d. Ø Do not peer into the senso[...]

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

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

Black plate (216,1) T raction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving whee l slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automati cally t[...]

Black plate (217,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safet y . Refer to ABS (page 4-93) and TCS ([...]

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

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

Black plate (220,1) A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity , which can store and use large amounts of elect ricity instantly . V ariable V oltage alternator Capacitor DC-DC Con verter CAUTION High-current electricity flows through the following areas, therefore do not tou ch them. Ø V ariable V oltage alte [...]

Black plate (221,1) There are two types of displays which can be switched from one to the next. Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page 4-18. Screen 1 Screen 2 Displays the level of electricity generated using decelerati on energy . Displays the status of the generat ed electricity flowing to the capacitor . Displays the amoun t of the elect[...]

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

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

Black plate (224,1) Power Steering l Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering syst em is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physi cal effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consul t an Aut horized Mazda Deale[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (228,1) q Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol (MRCC) Display Indication The sett ing status of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) syst em is indicated in the display in the instrument cluster . A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to W arning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23. Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise[...]

Black plate (229,1) q Setting the System CANCEL switch switch switch RES switch OFF switch ON switch Cruise control SET+/SET - switch When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the d istance between vehicles while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is shown in the display of the instrument clus[...]

Black plate (230,1) How to Set the Spe ed 1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desir ed setting using the accelerator pedal. 2. Headway control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance displ ay filled with whi te lines is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cr uise Control (MRCC) indi cator light (green) is in[...]

Black plate (231,1) Changing the Set V ehicle Speed Changing the set vehicle speed us ing the SET switch Press the SET switch to acceler ate. Press the SET switch to decelerate. The set vehicle speed changes as follows each time the SET switch is pressed. Short press 1 km/h (1 mph) Long press 10 km/h (5 mph) NOTE For example, the set vehicle speed [...]

Black plate (232,1) l The shift lever is in the reverse (R ) position (man ual transaxle). l In the following cases, the “ MRCC Cancelled ” indication is displayed and the beep sounds one time. l The vehicl e speed decreases to less than 25 km (16 mph). l The DSC has operated. l The TCS has operated for a certain period of time. l The Smart Cit[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (236,1) Press the SET and relea se it immediately to adjus t the preset speed. Multiple operations will increase the preset speed according to the numbe r of times it is operated. Increasing speed with a single SET operation Meter displ ay for vehicl e speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph) Meter displ ay for vehicl e speed indicated[...]

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

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

Black plate (239,1) q Indication on Display The Forward Obstruction W arning (FOW ) system's operat ion status or mal functions are indicated in the displ ay in the instrument cluster . Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspe cted by an Authorized Mazda Dealer accordi ng to the conten t of the displayed message. R[...]

Black plate (240,1) Tir e Pressure Monitoring System l The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) moni tors the air press ure of all four tires. If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low , the system warns the driver by indicating the tire pressure monitoring system warning ligh t in the instrume nt cluster (the warning is also indicated [...]

Black plate (241,1) CAUTION Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked mon thly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire infla tion pressure label. (If you r vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

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

Black plate (243,1) 4. While the vehicle is parked, press and hold the tire pressure monitoring system set switch and verif y that the tire press ure monitoring system warning ligh t in the instrument cluster flashes tw ice and a beep sound is heard once. W ith instrum ent cluster type A, a message indi cating that the initialization has be en comp[...]

Black plate (244,1) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitor ing blind spots on both sides of the veh icle to the rear in certain situati ons such as when changing lanes on roads and freew ays or revers ing the vehicle from a parking garage. A system malfunction or oper[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (251,1) q BSM W arning Light The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presence of anothe r vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Sp ot Monitoring (BSM) war ning lights and the warning beep while the system is operational. The warning light is equipp ed on the left and right door mirrors. This warning light i[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (257,1) Auto cancel Under the following conditions, the LDWS is automatically canceled and kept on stand-by , and the LDWS warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster illuminates. On the type A instrument cluster, the lane indication (bordered line) is indicated in the display . The LDWS is automatically enabled when the condition c[...]

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

Black plate (259,1) CAUTION Heed th e following cautions to assure the corre ct operation of the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC). Ø Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. Ø Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens. Ø Do not hit or ap ply strong force to the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area ar[...]

Black plate (260,1) Rear V iew Monitor í The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle. WARNING Always driv e carefully confirming the saf ety of the rear and the surroundin g conditions by looking directly with your eyes: Reversing the vehi cle by on ly looking at th e[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (264,1) 2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle. (Display condition) (V ehicle condition) 3. After your vehicle begins enter ing the parki ng space, continue backin g up slowly so that the distance between the vehicle wi dth lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughl y equal. 4. Conti[...]

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

Black plate (266,1) NOTE Because ther e may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below , and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the r ear of the vehicle and the surr ounding ar ea directly with your eyes. l In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below , even though the back end[...]

Black plate (267,1) q V ariance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image Some varia nce occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such varia nce in distance perspe ctive could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause a variance in distan ce perspective. When th e vehicle is tilted due to the weigh t o[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (276,1) Air intake selector This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicl e. Press the air intake selec tor switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes . Recirculated air mode ( ) Outside air is shut off. Air withi n the vehicle is recirculat ed. Outside a ir mode ( ) Use this mode for ventilat io[...]

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

Black plate (278,1) q Dehumidifying (W ith air conditione r) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshi eld and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired po sition. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired po sition. 4. Set the fan[...]

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

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

Black plate (281,1) Outside a ir position ( ) Use this mode for ventilat ion or windshield defrosting. WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weat her: Using the position in cold or rainy wea ther is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a seriou s accident. DUAL switch Use the[...]

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

Black plate (283,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The antenna is embedded into the window glass. CAUTION When washin g the inside of the window wh ich has an antenna , use a soft cloth dampene d in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage th e antenna. q Satellite Radio Antenna í The satel lite r[...]

Black plate (284,1) Do not spill any liqu id on the audio system. Do not insert any object s, other than CDs, into the slot. q Radio Reception AM character istics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer dist ances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may [...]

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

Black plate (286,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD o r optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject imm ediately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be corrected simply[...]

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

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

Black plate (289,1) About folder s and files l The arrangement and playing order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follow s: 05 06 01 02 03 04 1 5 4 2 3 Folder No. Lev el1 Lev el2 Lev el3 Lev el4 Playback may not occur in the abov e hierarchy depending on the audio unit. : T rack (File) : Folder l The folder order is autom atically assi[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (296,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/O FF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/vo lume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. V olume adjustment T o adjust the volume, turn the power/ volume d ial. Turn the power/volu[...]

Black plate (297,1) NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. T o reset bass, tr eble, fade, and balance, pr ess the audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be displayed. Automatic Level Cont rol (ALC) The autom atic level control (ALC) changes the audio vo[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (303,1) NOTE The number of characters which can be displayed is restricted. Message displa y If “ CHECK CD ” is displ ayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then proper ly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q How [...]

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

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

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

Black plate (308,1) AudioPilot ® 2 *4 AudioPilot ® 2 automaticall y adjusts audio volume a nd sound qu ality in accordan ce with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot ® 2 is turned on, the system automatically calculates the condition s for op timum hearing of sound which may be difficult to hear dependi[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (313,1) Benefits of HD Radio ™ T echnology (Information) The song title, artist name and genre will appear on the screen when availab le by the radio station. (Multicast) On the FM radio freque ncy most digital stations have “ multip le ” or suppl emental programs on each FM stat ion. Listening to HD Radio ™ T echnology If turns[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (328,1) Commander switch operation í q Operation of switches around commander knob Press a switch around the comm ander knob indi cated below to operat e it: : Audio screen is displ ayed : Navigat ion screen is displayed : Blueto oth ® dial screen is displayed : Setup setting screen is displayed : Same operations such as on- screen bu[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Black plate (338,1) q How to use USB mode (T ype B) Audio button Power/V olume dial T rack up/Fast-forward button T rack down/Re verse button File dial T ype Playable data USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file Playback 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Press the powe r/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the aud io button ( )t o display the[...]

Black plate (339,1) Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise after a few seconds have elapsed to start playba ck from the beginning of the current track. Operations on screen T ouch the on-screen butt on once to skip forward to the beginn ing of the next track. T ouch the on-screen butt on within a few seconds after pl[...]

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

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

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

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

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Black plate (346,1) q How to use iPod mode (T ype B) Audio button Power/V olume dial T rack up/Fast-forward button T rack down/Re verse button File dial The conn ectable iPods are as foll ows: l iPod classic l iPod nano: 4/5/6G l iPod touch *1 : 2/3/4G l iPhone *1 : 3GS/4/4S *1 Only iPod function NOTE The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be operat[...]

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

Black plate (348,1) T ext scroll If a whole title cannot be displayed at one time, touch the on-screen b utton on the right side of the title to displ ay the whole title. When the last charact er is displayed, touch the on-screen button to display the first c haracter of the title. NOTE l The on-screen button is displayed when the whole title is no[...]

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

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

Black plate (351,1) Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in advance. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab to display the Blueto oth ® setting screen . 2. T ouch the on-screen butt on to displ ay the volum e adjustment screen. 3. (V olume up) T ouch the on-screen button. (V olume down) T ouch the on-screen bu[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (362,1) 4. Select the sentence to be sent from the preset mess ages. 5. Press the on-screen bu tton. NOTE The pr eset messages cannot be changed. Erasing mess ages Downloaded messages can be erased. 1. T ouch the on-screen tab. 2. T ouch the mess age you want to erase. 3. T ouch the on-screen b utton. 4. T ouch the on-screen b utton. NO[...]

Black plate (363,1) 4. Prompt: “ A vail able audio modes are: AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1, Sirius2, Siri us3, USB, iPod, Bluetooth ® audio, Pan dora ® , CD, AUX, Turn off audio ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ XXX (Ex. “ AM ” ) (audio source) ” 6. The audio source is switched. NOTE CD, SIRIUS digital satellite radio, USB, iPod, BT audio, and [...]

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

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

Black plate (366,1) Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth® Audio Sy stem on page 5-104. Folder up 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Next folde r ” 4. The next folde r is played. Folder do wn 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Previous folder ” 4. The previous folder is played. [...]

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

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

Black plate (369,1) 3. Say: [Beep] “ Preset ” 4. Prompt: “ Say a preset number between 1 and 6 ” 5. Say: [Beep] “ X (Ex. 3) (Preset number) ” 6. The specified preset is selected. Next preset selection (When playi ng the Radi o) 1. Press the talk button. 2. Prompt: “ Ready ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ Next preset ” 4. The next preset is se[...]

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

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

Black plate (372,1) Gracenote ® End User License Agreement This applicati on or device contai ns software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California ( “ Gracenote ” ). The soft ware from Gracenote (the “ Gra cenote Software ” ) enables this application to perform disc and/or file ident ification and obtain music-related information, in[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (376,1) Shuffle playback (only A VRCP V er . 1.4) Folder shu ffle T ouch the on-screen button durin g playback to play the songs in the folde r shuffle. “ ” is displayed during playback. T ouch the on-screen button tw o times while “ ” is displayed to cancel . Device shu ffle T ouch the on-screen button tw o times durin g playba[...]

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

Black plate (378,1) T roubleshooting Bluetooth ® does not operate under the foll owing conditions. Check whet her the following conditions apply to your Blueto oth ® device: l The device is not being operated correctly . l The device is not connec ted to the Bluetooth ® unit equipped on the vehicle. l The device's battery is weak. l A devic[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (389,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storag e boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is danger ous. To reduce the possibility of injur y in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the stora ge boxes clos ed when driving. Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles in storage spaces with no[...]

Black plate (390,1) q Glove Compartment T o open the glove compa rtment, pull the latch tow ard you. T o close the glove compartmen t, firmly press in the center o f the glove compartment lid. q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release handle. Using the armrest í CAUTION Ø When sliding the armrest, be careful no t to hit a drink cup placed[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (394,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it descri bes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perfor m the wor k, preferably an Autho rized Maz[...]

Black plate (395,1) Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to you r Mazda's original equipm ent may perform mai ntenance. But we recommend that it alw ays be done by an Autho rized Mazda Deal er using genuine Mazda parts. Maintenance and Care Essential Information 6-3 Mazda6_8DL2-EA-13F_Edition1 Page395 Monday , June 10 2013 3:55 PM Form [...]

Black plate (396,1) Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l[...]

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

Black plate (398,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary [...]

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

Black plate (400,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspe[...]

Black plate (401,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or mudd[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (406,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Drive belts I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace at [...]

Black plate (407,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lu[...]

Black plate (408,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated inte rvals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. When Ref ueling l Brake and c[...]

Black plate (409,1) WARNING Do not per form main tenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and ex perience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified tech nician: Perfo rming maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while per forming some maint[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (415,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine comp artment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT W HEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is danger ous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine comp artment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engin e coolant [...]

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

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

Black plate (418,1) Inspect flui d level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . L Use plai n water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weat her to prevent it from freezin g. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricate d each time the eng[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (422,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related access ories: Battery pos ts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to ca use cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions carefully before using the batter y or inspecting t[...]

Black plate (423,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and spar ks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. NOTE Before performing bat[...]

Black plate (424,1) Battery Replacement If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled correctly. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is not installed correctl[...]

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

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

Black plate (427,1) q Tire Inflation Pr essure WARNING Always in flate the tir es to the correc t pressure: Overinflation or und erinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexp ected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Refer to Tires on page 9-7. Use only a Mazda-genuine tire val ve cap: Use of a non-genuine part is danger[...]

Black plate (428,1) During rotation, inspe ct them for correct balance. Do not include (TEMPORAR Y USE ONL Y) spare tire in rotation. Forward Also, inspe ct them for uneven wear and damage. Abnorma l wear is usually caused by one or a combinati on of the foll owing: l Incorrect tir e pressure l Improper whee l alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Sev[...]

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

Black plate (430,1) CAUTION A wrong-s ized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and beari ng life Ø Ground clea rance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pres sure Monitoring System When repla cing a whee l, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diame[...]

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

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

Black plate (433,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handle d incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dea ler when the repla cement is necessa ry. Never touch th[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (437,1) 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retai ners. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the screw counte rclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudgu ard. 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Front turn signal light s/Front [...]

Black plate (438,1) 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retai ners. Remov al Installation 4. Turn the screw counte rclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudgu ard. 5. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pull ing the connector downward. 6. Turn [...]

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

Black plate (440,1) Rear turn signal lights Rear side-marker light s 8. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. T aillights (T runk lid side), Reverse lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retai ners and the trunk li[...]

Black plate (441,1) T aillights (T runk lid side) Reverse light s 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. License plate lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Wrap a flat head screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefu[...]

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

Black plate (443,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be [...]

Black plate (444,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provi ded on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown. Normal Blown 5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it. W e recommend [...]

Black plate (445,1) 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, repla ce it with a new one of the same amperag e rating . Normal Blown WARNING Do not replace the ma in fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacem ent: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replac[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (450,1) Exterior Care The paint work on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on how to prevent them. Etching Ca[...]

Black plate (451,1) Prevention It is necessary to was h and wax your vehicle to preserve its finish accordi ng to the instruct ions in this section. These steps shoul d be taken immedi ately after you find water marks on your vehicle's finish. Paint Chi pping Occurrence Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown in the air by another vehicle&apo[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (455,1) q Plastic Part Maintenan ce l When cleani ng the plast ic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline, kerose ne, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resul ting in a signifi cant loss in functional ity . If[...]

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

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

Black plate (458,1) q Cleaning the Floor Mats Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only . WARNING Do not use rubber cleane rs, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber floor mats: Cleaning th e rubber flo or mats with rubber clean ing products makes the floor mats slippery. This may cause an ac cident when de[...]

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

Black plate (460,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will fla[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (464,1) Maintenance l Always keep the jack clean. l Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust . l Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated. q Spare Tir e í Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use [...]

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

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

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

Black plate (468,1) 8. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket . Center console Compressor Compressor plug CAUTION Ø Before pu lling out the compr essor plug from the electrical socket, make sure the compressor power switch is off. Ø The compr essor turns on and off with the push-button switch . 9. Adhere the speed restrict [...]

Black plate (469,1) WARNING Attach the speed restriction sticker in a place wher e it can be viewed easily by the drive r: Ø Applying the spe ed restriction sticker to the steering wheel is dangerous as it could inter fere with the air bag deploym ent and result in serious injury. Ø Do not apply the stic ker to any position other than the positio[...]

Black plate (470,1) NOTE When checking the tire inflation pressur e with the tir e pressur e gauge on the compressor unit, make sur e the compressor switch is turned off. 16. The emergency flat tire repair is completed if the tire air press ure does not decreas e. Drive the vehicl e carefully to the nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer prom ptly and hav[...]

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

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

Black plate (473,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someon e. Use only the front and rear jack ing positions recommended in this[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (478,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precaut ions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handlin g of the battery, read the fol[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (484,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper liftin g and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If [...]

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

Black plate (486,1) Rear T iedown e yelet (Short type) Lug wrench 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or dise ngage from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightene d to the bumper. 7-28 If T rouble Aris es Emergency T owi[...]

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

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

Black plate (489,1) q If the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously If the electronic brake force distrib ution control unit determin es that some components are operat ing incorrectl y , the control unit may illuminate the brake system war ning light and the ABS warning ligh t simultaneousl y . The problem i[...]

Black plate (490,1) If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-22). If it's low , add the appropriate a[...]

Black plate (491,1) Illuminated light This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ately and stop the engine. Refer to Overheati ng (page 7-24). CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coo lant temperatur e warning light illum inated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine. q If th[...]

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

Black plate (493,1) WARNING Never tampe r with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servici ng and repairs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injur y or death. q If the tire pr essure[...]

Black plate (494,1) “ Key not found ” is displayed This message is displayed when any of the follow ing operations is perfor med with the key out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected. l The push button start is pressed with the ignitio n switched off l The ignition is swit[...]

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

Black plate (496,1) q If the security indicator light illuminates or flashes If the engine does not start with the correct ke y , and the security indicator light keeps illumin ating or flashing, the system may have a malfunct ion. Consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . q If the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system OFF indicator light flashes í The i[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (506,1) The whol e process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more informat ion about BBB AUTO LINE, incl uding current eligibility standards, please call 1-800- 955-510 0 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to c[...]

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

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

Black plate (509,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experi ence, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

Black plate (510,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (511,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (512,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

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

Black plate (514,1) 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner o f the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our dealer's name and locat ion 6. Y our question(s) 8-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defect[...]

Black plate (515,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne 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) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Canada TEL: 1 (800) 263-[...]

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

Black plate (517,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (518,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Powertrain Limited W arranty l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty/Califor nia Emission Control W arrant y l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Emission Con[...]

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

Black plate (520,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Registering your vehicl e in a foreign country may be problematic depending on whether it meets the specific emission and safety stand ards of the countr y in which the vehicle will be driven. Consequen tly , your vehicle may require modifications [...]

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

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

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

Black plate (524,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This informat ion relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear g rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the[...]

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

Black plate (526,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tir es. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recal l. q Information [...]

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

Black plate (528,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating de notes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

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

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

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

Black plate (532,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tire [...]

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

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

Black plate (535,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tir es to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum [...]

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

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

Black plate (538,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could res ult in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loade[...]

Black plate (539,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard eq uipment. It does no t include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb[...]

Black plate (540,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Bas e Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipm ent. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by subtracting the tota l weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combinati on w[...]

Black plate (541,1) Examples: Bas ed on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combinati on weight of occup ants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg ([...]

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

Black plate (543,1) GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicl e can handle without risk ing damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR . WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifi[...]

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

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

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

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

Black plate (548,1) WARNING Change or modifications not expressively approve d by the party responsible for compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment. q HomeLink Wireless Control System CAUTION HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by [...]

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

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

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

Black plate (552,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair . When reques ting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. PUB[...]

Black plate (553,1) q SER VICE HIGHLIGHTS: Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda. q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This bookle t contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. Customer Information and Reporting Safe ty Defects Ser[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black plate (569,1) B Brakes Brakes assi st ............................... 4-84 Foot brake .................................. 4-82 Pad wear indicator ................... ... 4-84 Parking brake ............................. 4-83 Break-In ............................................ 3-44 C Capacities ............................................ 9-5 [...]

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

Black plate (571,1) I i-ELOOP ............... ......................... ... 4-97 Display ............ ........................ ... 4-97 i-ELOOP W arning Beep ............ 7-41 Ignition Switch .......................................... 4-2 Illuminated Entry Sy stem ................ 5-1 14 Immobilizer System .......................... 3-40 Indicator [...]

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

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

Black plate (574,1) T T iedown Hook .......................................... 7-27 T ire Infor mation .................... ............ 8-24 T ire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-1 18 T ires .................................................. 6-34 Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-[...]