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If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:

Gear

Vehicle speed

2.5-liter engine

model

3.7-liter engine

model

M6

→

M5

―

230 km/h
(142 mph)

M5

→

M4

199 km/h
(123 mph)

172.7 km/h
(107.3 mph)

M4

→

M3

133 km/h
(82.6 mph)

74.9 km/h
(46.5 mph)

M3

→

M2

79.7 km/h
(49.5 mph)

48.9 km/h
(30.3 mph)

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.

Gear

Vehicle speed

2.5-liter engine

model

3.7-liter engine

model

M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

―

80 km/h (50 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.

On a steep

downgrade

, downshifting

helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.

q

Driving Tips

WARNING

Do not allow the vehicle to move in
reverse on an up-slope while the
selector lever is in a forward gear
position, or move forward on a down-
slope while the selector lever is in the
reverse position.

Otherwise, the engine will stop,
causing the loss of the power brake
and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle
which could result in an accident.

Passing

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the

load weight and grade steepness.

3. Release the brake pedal while

gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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Mazda6_8BG7-EC-10H_Edition1 Page167
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Form No.8BG7-EC-10H

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Summary of Contents for 6 2011

Page 1: ...Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page1 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 2: ...Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page2 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 3: ...ithout notice and without obligation Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder In the event of a crash this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles Air Conditionin...

Page 4: ... information in your manual You ll find several WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in the manual WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to...

Page 5: ... adjustment of various parts 3 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda 4 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls 5 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort including air conditioning and audio system 6 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency 7 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top c...

Page 6: ...Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page6 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 7: ...ntification of your Mazda Interior Overview 1 2 Interior Equipment View A 1 2 Interior Equipment View B 1 3 Interior Equipment View C 1 4 Exterior Overview 1 5 Front 1 5 Rear 1 6 1 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page7 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 8: ...nals page 5 65 Instrument cluster page 5 38 Wiper and washer lever page 5 67 Lock release lever page 3 61 Trunk release button page 3 36 Outside mirror switch page 3 61 Power window switches page 3 41 Power window lock switch page 3 42 1 2 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Interior Overview Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page8 Monday August 2 2010 1 25...

Page 9: ...ol system page 6 2 MT shift lever page 5 11 AT shift lever page 5 13 Push button start page 3 10 Seat warmer switches page 2 12 Hood release handle page 3 45 Storage pocket page 6 151 Audio system page 6 16 Multi information display page 6 45 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview 1 3 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page9 Monday August 2 20...

Page 10: ... 6 143 Rearview mirror page 3 62 Sunvisor page 6 142 Accessory sockets page 6 154 Front seat page 2 2 Parking brake page 5 7 Cup holders page 6 149 Center console page 6 152 Rear seat page 2 9 1 4 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Interior Overview Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page10 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 11: ...7 Door lock page 3 31 Fuel filler lid page 3 43 Tires page 8 31 Light bulbs page 8 38 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 1 5 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page11 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 12: ...5 Outside mirror page 3 61 Tires page 8 31 Light bulbs page 8 38 1 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page12 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 13: ...Seat Belt Warning Light Beep 2 24 Child Restraint 2 26 Child Restraint Precautions 2 26 Child Restraint System Installation Position 2 30 Installing Child Restraint Systems 2 31 LATCH Child Restraint Systems 2 37 SRS Air Bags 2 41 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Precautions 2 41 Supplemental Restraint System Components 2 46 How the SRS Air Bags Work 2 47 SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria 2 51 Limi...

Page 14: ...ct the front seats front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked 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 causing injury Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat for...

Page 15: ...mination of the front passenger sensing system As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner which could result in serious injury Always sit upright against the seatback with your feet on the floor Do not drive with the seatback unlocked All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle Leaving the sea...

Page 16: ...t system and result in serious injury Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats Do not drive with damaged front seats Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous A collision even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components If there was a subsequent collision an air bag m...

Page 17: ...o not get the full protection from seat belts During sudden braking or a collision you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries For maximum protection sit well back and upright Always sit in the front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Your front passenger seat has weight se...

Page 18: ...ttom it could cause injury SET button Programming of the driver s seat positions is possible using the following functions l Programming buttons 1 2 or 3 and the SET button l Operation using the advanced key retractable type key Programmed seat positions can be activated using the following functions l Programming buttons 1 2 or 3 l Operation using advanced keyless functions keyless entry system N...

Page 19: ...on is switched off and the driver s door is open press the programming button 1 2 or 3 for the desired seating position NOTE In the following cases the seat position set function cancels l Any of the seat adjustment switches are operated l The SET button is pressed l A programming button 1 2 or 3 is pressed l The vehicle starts moving l Vehicle locking unlocking is done using the transmitter l Veh...

Page 20: ...e key is not inserted into the ignition switch or the key slot l A seat adjustment switch is operated l The vehicle starts moving l The selected programming button 1 2 or 3 is pressed l Vehicle unlocking is done using the advanced keyless functions l The SET button is pressed Erasing memory After the following conditions have been met while holding the SET button in press the button on the advance...

Page 21: ...s and cause serious injury Never give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous Once the seatbacks are back up a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had entered If you have small children keep the seatbacks locked Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children Leaving...

Page 22: ...at area is difficult to see from the rear of the vehicle Operating pulling the straps in trunk without checking could cause injury to a person when a seatback suddenly flips forward CAUTION Before folding the seatbacks down with the straps in trunk make sure there is no cup in a rear cup holder Folding the seatbacks with the straps in trunk while a cup is in the cup holder could soil or damage the...

Page 23: ...engers from neck injury WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous With no support behind your head your neck could be seriously injured in a collision Height adjustment To raise a head restraint pull it up to the desired position To lower the he...

Page 24: ...the seat warms up If a higher temperature is preferred press the HI side of the switch and for a lower temperature press the LO side When not using the seat warmer set the switch to neutral with neither HI or LO depressed 2 12 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models Seats Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page24 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 25: ...ture burn Ø Do not use the seat warmer even when taking a short nap in the vehicle The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low temperature burn Ø Do not place heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat or insert needles or pins into it This could cause the seat to become excessively heated and result in injury from a minor burn CAUTION Do not use organic solvents to clean the seat It ...

Page 26: ... The driver may wear it comfortably and it will lock during a collision However the front passenger s seat and all rear lap shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes emergency locking mode and for child restraint systems automatic locking mode While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats if you must use the front passenger seat for a child slide the front passenger seat as far bac...

Page 27: ... or even killed Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer ins...

Page 28: ...occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision When the seat belt is fastened it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt h...

Page 29: ...le seat belt automatic locking mode pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child restraint system It will retract down to the child restraint system and stay locked on it See the section on child restraint page 2 26 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 2 17 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page29 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 30: ... and near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upper arm 4 Position the lap belt as low as possible not on the abdominal area then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body Keep low on hip bone Too high Take up slack WARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous In a collision this woul...

Page 31: ... or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder To raise the shoulder belt adjuster push the adjuster up To lower the shoulder belt adjuster pull the adjuster and slide it down Make sure the adjuster is locked To raise To lower WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous Always make sure the shoulder porti...

Page 32: ...an activate in any accident mode with sufficient occupant movement Even if the pretensioners have not fired the load limiting function must be checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer after any collision WARNING Wear seat belts only as recommended in this owner s manual Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous Without proper positioning the pretensioner and load...

Page 33: ...ivate in most rollovers side or rear impacts With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System The pretensioner system for the front passenger is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat l Some smoke non toxic gas will be released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy This does not indicate a fire This gas normally has no effe...

Page 34: ... belt pretensioner systems and the warning light a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system...

Page 35: ...seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an accident Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat If you sell your Mazda do not leave your seat belt extender in the vehi...

Page 36: ...ith the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged In addition the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly Seat Belt Warning Light Beep The seat belt warning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON Conditions of operation Condition Result The d...

Page 37: ...to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 20 km h 0 12 mph 20 km h 12 mph or more Seat belt Driver Seat belt Passenger Indicator Beep Fastened Unfastened Illuminated Flashing Beep Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item Once the beep sound is ...

Page 38: ...ed on the front seat with the air bag system activated The front passenger s seat is also the least preferred seat for other child restraint systems With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag the front passenger seat weight sensors work as a part of the supplemental restraint system This system...

Page 39: ...restraint system Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous No matter how strong the person may be he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Even in a moderate accident the child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or death to t...

Page 40: ...indicator light does not illuminate when seating a child in the child restraint system Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child restraint system Ø A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passenger seatback Ø A rear passenger puts their feet on the front seat rails Ø Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head res...

Page 41: ...inst the side window even if the child is seated in a child restraint system Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed Never use one belt for more than one pers...

Page 42: ...positions Before purchasing a child restraint system it should be tested in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where it is intended to be used If a previously purchased child restraint system does not fit you may need to purchase a different one that will Infant seat An infant seat provides restraint by bracing the infant s head neck and back against the seating surface Child seat ...

Page 43: ...passenger s seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in an increased chance of serious injury if the child restraint system goes forward without benefit of being tethered Place tether equipped child restraint systems where there are tether anchors qRear Seat Child Restraint System Installation Follow these instructions when using a child restraint system unless you are attachin...

Page 44: ...the seat down tight repeat this step NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child restraint system You 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 retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts 5 If your ch...

Page 45: ...der belt over the shoulder NEVER put a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equipped with a seat weight sensor or not This seat is also not set up for tethered child restraint systems put them in one of the rear seat positions set up with tether anchors Likewise the LATCH child restraint system cannot be secured in the front passenger s seat and sh...

Page 46: ...bag deactivation indicator light illuminates Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window the area of the front passenger seat the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy even if a chil...

Page 47: ...the child restraint system be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts l Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions carefully Depending on the type of child restraint system it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode 6 Seat your child safely in the child restraint system and secure the c...

Page 48: ...ssenger seat with the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is dangerous If this indicator light does not illuminate this means that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner are ready for deployment If an accident were to deploy an air bag a child in a child restraint system sitting in the front passenger seat could be seriously injured ...

Page 49: ...erly secured An unsecured child restraint system is dangerous In a sudden stop or a collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions on belt routing to secure the seat just as you would with a child in it so that nobody is tempted to put a child in an improperly secured seat later on When not in us...

Page 50: ...fer to Head Restraints on page 2 11 4 Secure the child restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors following the child restraint system manufacturer s instruction Pull on the child restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged 5 If your child restraint system came equipped with a tether that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety Please carefully follow the c...

Page 51: ...qLATCH Child Restraint System Installation Procedure Rear Center Seat The LATCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child restraint system installation at other seating positions Child restraint systems with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position Some LATCH equipped child restraint systems ...

Page 52: ...n the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LATCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child restraint system 3 Secure the child restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors following the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions Pull on the child restraint to b...

Page 53: ... belts are always important in the following ways Without seat belt usage the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident Seat belt usage is necessary to l Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag l Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag inflation such as roll over or rear impact l Reduce the possibility of inj...

Page 54: ...nly on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous Alone air bags may not prevent serious injuries The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident such as frontal near frontal side collisions that are at least moderate Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts Children should not ride in the front passenger seat Placing a child 12 years or under...

Page 55: ...seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding...

Page 56: ... not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips When hanging clothes hang them on the coat hook directly Always keep the curtain air bag modules free to deploy in the event of a side collision Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous The components essential to the supplemental restraint system could...

Page 57: ...talling trim badges or anything else over the air bag modules It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front seats It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy the driver seat slide...

Page 58: ...in inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light page 2 54 Front passenger seat weight sensors page 2 54 Front passenger seat weight sensor control module Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches page 2 58 Driver seat slide position sensor page 2 54 NOTE are equipped only on models with the driver and front passenger occupant classification system 2 46 Ess...

Page 59: ...jury mainly to the driver s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel For more details about air bag deployment refer to SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria page 2 51 With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System The driver s dual stage air bag controls air bag inflation in two energy stages During an impact of moderate severity the driver s air bag deploys with less...

Page 60: ...he side in which the vehicle was hit The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger s chest caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window For more details about air bag deployment refer to SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria page 2 51 With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System In addition the front passenger side air bag is ...

Page 61: ...inflate The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact qAir Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly the warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON or after the engine is cranked The warning light turns off after a specified period of time A s...

Page 62: ...at belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding Driving the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous In a...

Page 63: ...ner will be activated in a rear collision Driver air bag X Front passenger air bag X 1 Side air bag X 1 impact side only Curtain air bag X impact side only X The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision 1 With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner are designed to deploy depending on the...

Page 64: ...ollisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle Rear ending or running under a truck s tail gate Limitations to side collision detection The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Side impacts in...

Page 65: ...Roll over Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2 53 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page65 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 66: ...ssenger seat and monitor the seat belt buckle for the front passenger seat The SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from deploying if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag the system deactivates the front passen...

Page 67: ...ed Adult 3 Off Ready Ready 1 If the front passenger seat belt is buckled the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates however this does not indicate a malfunction 2 If a larger child sits on the front passenger seat the sensors might detect the child as being an adult depending on the child s physique 3 If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat the sensors might d...

Page 68: ... 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 passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat bottom Ø The front passenger seat occupant sits in a manner that does not place the entire weight of the occupant on the seat such as by sitting too close to the door graspi...

Page 69: ...on the seat Ø The front passenger seat is moved backward pushing into luggage or other items placed behind it Ø The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat Ø Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat Ø Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat The front passenger...

Page 70: ... system according to the procedure in this owner s manual Then if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light still does not illuminate install the child restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat have the passe...

Page 71: ...e the vehicle is being driven qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance But if any of the following occurs take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l The air bag system warning light flashes l The air bag system warning light remains illuminated l The air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON l The air bag...

Page 72: ...f edge containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag components The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts Dispose of the air bag properly Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous Unless all safety procedures are followed...

Page 73: ...hen Warning Indicator Beep is Activated 3 23 Doors and Locks 3 24 Keys 3 24 Keyless Entry System 3 25 Door Locks 3 31 Trunk Lid 3 36 Inside Trunk Release Lever 3 39 Power Windows 3 40 Fuel Filler Lid and Cap 3 43 Hood 3 45 Moonroofí 3 47 Security System 3 50 Immobilizer System with Advanced Key 3 50 Immobilizer System without Advanced Key 3 54 Theft Deterrent Systemí 3 58 Steering Wheel and Mirror...

Page 74: ... with the key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed Children may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls to operate or even make the vehicle move Radio waves from the advanced key may affect medical equipment such as pacemakers Before using the advanced key near people who use medi...

Page 75: ...n a safe place not in the vehicle for use if you need to make a replacement key Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place but not in the vehicle If your key is lost consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3 3 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page75 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8B...

Page 76: ...ble the advanced key Ø Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight Ø Place heavy objects on the advanced key Ø Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner Ø Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key NOTE l Battery life is about one year Be sure to replace the battery as soon as you see the green KEY indicator light in the ...

Page 77: ...row the battery into fire or water Ø Never deform or crush The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low l The KEY indicator light green flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is turned off l The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed l The system s operational range...

Page 78: ...all remaining advanced keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen advanced key inoperative CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 3 6 Knowing Your Mazda Advan...

Page 79: ...area of up to 80 cm 31 in from the center of the front door handles Operational range Exterior transmitter NOTE The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows door handles Opening the trunk lid The operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm 31 in from the center of the trunk lid Operational range Exterior transmitter Starting the engine The operational ra...

Page 80: ...l If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system the hazard warning lights only flash when the system is armed Refer to the theft deterrent system on page 3 58 l A beep sound is heard for confirmation when the doors are locked using the request switch If you prefer the beep sound can be turned off The volume of the beep sound can also be changed Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 l The s...

Page 81: ...or handle while wearing gloves the doors may not unlock or they could require extra time to unlock l The doors could unlock if someone is carrying the advanced key near the front door handle and the front door handle is splashed with water such as by rain or by a car wash l If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system the hazard warning lights only flash when the system is turned off Refer to the ...

Page 82: ...d with the parking brake applied manual transaxle or with the selector lever in the P position automatic transaxle qStarting the Engine Locked steering wheelí If the electronic steering lock warning light is flashing and the beep sound is heard this indicates that the steering wheel is not unlocked To unlock the steering wheel move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the push button s...

Page 83: ...on off set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P automatic transaxle or in 1st gear or R manual transaxle Leaving the driver s seat without switching the ignition off setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P automatic transaxle or to 1st gear or R manual transaxle is dangerous Unexpected vehicle movement could occur which could result in an accident In addition...

Page 84: ...e vehicle is moving shift into neutral N NOTE Manual transaxle The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently Automatic transaxle The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently 6 Verify that the KEY indicator light green in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light green illum...

Page 85: ...ed start method is unsuccessful it may be necessary to use the auxiliary key 7 Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light green in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light green illuminate NOTE l After starting the engine the push button start indicator lights ACC and ON turn off and the ignition is in the ON position l After pressing the push button sta...

Page 86: ... start to turn off the engine CAUTION When leaving the vehicle make sure the push button start is pressed to off NOTE l When the push button start is pressed to off from ON the KEY indicator light green flashes for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the advanced key is low Replace with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable Refer to Advanced Key...

Page 87: ...t this may vary due to local conditions l The system does not operate when the auxiliary key is in the key slot l The keyless entry system is fully operational when the push button start is switched off The system does not operate if the push button start is switched to any position other than off l All doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any door is open The hazard warning li...

Page 88: ... once to indicate that all doors are locked With theft deterrent system The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are locked before the theft deterrent system is properly armed When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the transmitter while the theft deterrent system is armed the hazard warning li...

Page 89: ... not performed within about 30 seconds If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation l A door or the trunk lid is opened l The auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot l The push button start is in any position except off position Trunk button To open the trunk press and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens NOTE To open the trunk w...

Page 90: ...Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3 18 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page90 Monday August 2 2010 1 25 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 91: ...dvanced key is left in the vehicle the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle The following are inoperable l Starting the engine using the push button start l Operating the request switches To restore these functions perform any one of the following l Press a switch on the advanced key which has had its functions temporarily susp...

Page 92: ...sly when the push button start has not been switched off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed The KEY warning light red will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle l The push button start has not been switched off the driver s door is open and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle A beep sound will be heard 3 times However the beep sound will b...

Page 93: ...inform the driver that the ignition will not switch to ACC even if the ignition is switched off l The advanced key battery is dead l The advanced key is not within operational range l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal page 3 7 l A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range qAdvanced Key Left in t...

Page 94: ...ns of the advanced key page 3 19 The volume of the beep sound can be changed Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 NOTE The warning beep does not sound while the trunk is open The warning beep sounds after the trunk is closed qAuxiliary Key Removed Warning Beep If the auxiliary key is removed under the following conditions while it is in use and in the ACC or ON position the warning beep ...

Page 95: ...locking the doors or closing the trunk the chime sounds for about ten seconds Check whether the advanced key has been left in the vehicle or the trunk When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the request switch on the front doors and six beep sounds are heard Check whether the ignition has been switched off Check whether a door is open When the KEY indicator light green flashes in the instrum...

Page 96: ...arding keys and the prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents theft The keys operate all locks Key code number plate Retractable type key 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 NOTE l Write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and convenient place b...

Page 97: ...xpose the transmitter to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2 5 m 8 ft from the center of the vehicle but this may vary due to local conditions l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch l If the transmitter does not operate when pressing a button or the operati...

Page 98: ... all doors are locked With theft deterrent system The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are locked before the theft deterrent system is properly armed When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the transmitter while the theft deterrent system is armed the hazard warning lights will flash once t...

Page 99: ...k lid is not opened within about 30 seconds The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 Trunk button To open the trunk press and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens NOTE To open the trunk when the ignition is switched to a position other than off use the remote release button inside the vehicle page 3 36 Panic butt...

Page 100: ...losion if the battery is not correctly replaced Ø Replace only with the same type battery CR1620 or equivalent Ø Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions Ø Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape Ø Never disassemble Ø Never throw the battery into fire and or water Ø Never deform or crush Replacing the transmitter battery 1 U...

Page 101: ... have a problem with the keyless entry system consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer If your transmitter is lost or stolen bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...

Page 102: ...qDeclaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3 30 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page102 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 103: ...d is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle which could result in death Also a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders After closing the doors always verify that they are securely closed Doors not securely closed are dangerous if the vehicle is driven with a door not securely closed the door could open unexpectedly resulting in an accident Alway...

Page 104: ...ot operate the other door locks Lock Unlock To lock any door with the door lock knob from the outside press the door lock knob to the lock position and close the door This does not operate the other door locks Door lock knob NOTE l When locking the doors this way be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle l With advanced key The driver s door cannot be locked using the door lock knob from ...

Page 105: ...doors by performing a single operation Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 Locking unlocking with door lock switch All doors lock automatically when lock side is pressed They all unlock when unlock side is pressed Lock Unlock Locking with request switch with advanced key All doors can be locked by operating the request switch on the front doors while carrying the advanced key outside th...

Page 106: ...The auto door lock function is disabled 2 All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more 3 All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more All the doors and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or Off 4 When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever i...

Page 107: ...OTE l The doors cannot be locked or unlocked while the setting function is being performed l The procedure can be cancelled by pressing the lock side of the driver s door lock switch qRear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicle If you slide the child safety lock to the lo...

Page 108: ...ys keep the car from being a tempting place to play by latching the rear seats doors and the trunk and keeping the keys where children can not play with them Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration Do not leave your children or pets alone in a car at an...

Page 109: ...nsaxle or with the selector lever in the P position automatic transaxle When the trunk lid cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the trunk lid cannot be opened perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to Open it 1 Open the cover behind the right rear passenger seat head restraint Cover Cover Lever 2 Pull the lever forw...

Page 110: ...up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it s closed NOTE l To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running l Battery saver If the lid is left open the trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion 3 38 Knowing Your Mazda Do...

Page 111: ...are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by latching the rear seats doors and the trunk and keeping the keys where children...

Page 112: ... windows with the power window lock switch on the driver s side while children are in the vehicle and never allow children to play with power window switches the advanced key or the keyless entry system Leaving the power window switches unlocked while children are in the vehicle is dangerous Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock switch would allow children to operate...

Page 113: ...ly open the window 3 Pull up the switch to fully close the window and continue holding the switch for about 2 seconds after the window fully closes Jam safe window If a person s hands head or an object blocks the window during the auto closing operation the window will stop and open halfway WARNING Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while holdin...

Page 114: ...ndows may be opened or closed by the power window master control switches on the driver s door Left rear window Power window lock switch Front passenger s window Right rear window To open the window to the desired position hold down the switch To close the window to the desired position pull up the switch Open Close Front rear passenger switch qPower Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the ...

Page 115: ...ickly Before refueling stop the engine and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck Fuel vapor is dangerous It could be ignited by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries Additionally use of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak which could result in serious burns or death in an accident CAUTION Always use only a genuine Maz...

Page 116: ...orrectly After the cap has been correctly installed the fuel cap warning light may continue to illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed A drive cycle consists of starting the engine after four or more hours with the engine off and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine l...

Page 117: ... and lift the hood 3 Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open Support rod Clip Pad qClosing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compartment After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment Tools or other...

Page 118: ...lip Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood Clip Clip Clip 3 Lower the hood slowly until it rests in the unlocked position and then remove your hands Push the front center edge of the hood downward until a latching sound is heard and the hood closes completely 3 46 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page118 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM...

Page 119: ...so that water does not get inside the cabin area After washing your Mazda or after it rains wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner qOperating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation To fully tilt automatically momentarily press the tilt switc...

Page 120: ...to ACC or OFF with all doors closed If any door is opened the moonroof will be inoperable NOTE For engine off operation of the moonroof the switch must be pushed firmly throughout moonroof closure because the auto closing function will be inoperable qJam safe Moonroof If a person s hands head or an object blocks the moonroof during closing operation the moonroof will stop and open halfway WARNING ...

Page 121: ...y hand Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt To avoid damaging the sunshade do not push up on it Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening Trying to force the sunshade closed could damage it Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3 49 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page121 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 122: ... Drop the key Ø Get the key wet Ø Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field Ø Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight CAUTION Do not allow the following when starting the engine with the auxiliary key due to an advanced key dead battery or other malfunction Otherwise the signal from the auxiliary key will not be received correctly and th...

Page 123: ...st consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If you lose an advanced key including auxiliary key an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining advanced keys including auxiliary keys and immobilizer system Bring all the remaining advanced keys including auxiliary keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset Starting the vehicle with a key that has not be...

Page 124: ...Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3 52 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page124 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 125: ...nd then restart the engine l Signals from a TVor radio station or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone could interfere with your immobilizer system If you are using the proper advanced key and the engine fails to start check the security indicator light If the indicator light is flashing switch the ignition to ACC or switch the ignition off and wait for a while then restart the engine If it do...

Page 126: ...ot start thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Ø To avoid damage to...

Page 127: ... a unique electronic code For this reason and to assure your safety obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer l Always keep a spare key in case one is lost If a key is lost contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If you lose a key an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining key...

Page 128: ...Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3 56 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page128 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 129: ...emove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more then reinsert it and try starting the engine again If it does not start after 3 or more tries contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer l If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving do not shut off the engine Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it checked If you shut off the engine while the light is flashing you will ...

Page 130: ...open a door the hood or the trunk lid l Unlocking a door with the inside door lock knob l Unlocking a door with the door lock switch l Opening a door by operating an inside door lock knob l Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle l Without advanced key Switching the ignition ON without the key With advanced key Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start l Opening t...

Page 131: ...the inside door lock knob l The hood is opened l The key is inserted in the ignition switch l The auxiliary key inserted into the key slot With advanced key l The push button start is pressed or a door is unlocked using the sensor on the inside of the door handle With advanced key l The ignition is switched ON To rearm the system do the arming procedure again l When the doors are locked by pressin...

Page 132: ... hold the trunk button on the keyless entry system transmitter l The engine is started with the ignition key l With advanced key l Press the unlock button or press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter l Unlock a door using the sensor on the inside of the door handle l The engine is started with the push button start NOTE If you have any problem with the theft deterrent system consult an Au...

Page 133: ...locked before driving Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before driving Mirror type Flat type driver s side Flat surface mirror Convex type front passenger side The mirror has single curvature on its surface WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes Changing lanes without looking over the appropriate shoulder is dangerous particularly not taking the actual dist...

Page 134: ...ed entry system is on page 6 143 Auto dimming door mirrorsí The movement of the auto dimming door mirrors is interlocked with the auto dimming rearview mirror in the interior to automatically reduce glare from rear on coming vehicles Refer to Rearview mirror on page 3 62 qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dang...

Page 135: ...ing Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from cars at the rear Night Day Day Night lever Auto dimming mirror The auto dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition is switched ON The door mirrors also adjust in conjunction with the interior rear view mirror Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 3 63 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page13...

Page 136: ...e light sensor Otherwise light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally Light sensor Light sensor l For information regarding the 3 buttons on the auto dimming mirror refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System page 5 73 l The auto dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever selector lever is in reverse R 3 64 Knowing Your Mazda Steering W...

Page 137: ...e Starting the Engine 4 5 Before Getting In 4 5 After Getting In 4 5 Driving Tips 4 6 Break In Period 4 6 Money Saving Suggestions 4 6 Hazardous Driving 4 7 Floor Mat 4 7 Rocking the Vehicle 4 8 Winter Driving 4 8 Driving In Flooded Area 4 9 Overloading 4 10 Driving on Uneven Road 4 11 Towing 4 12 Trailer Towing 4 12 4 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page137 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7...

Page 138: ...o your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation or if the gasoline contains any methanol Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly Ø Never add fuel system additives Never add cleaning agents other than those specified by Mazda Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Gasoline blended with oxygena...

Page 139: ...o not coast with the ignition switched off Ø Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off Ø Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 5 minutes Ø Do not tamper with the emission control system All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician Ø Do not push start or pull start your vehicle NOTE Under U S federal law any modification to the origi...

Page 140: ...ust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the engine Exhaust gas is dangerous When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open area exhaust gas which contains poisonous carbon monoxide could enter the cabin Loss of consciousness or even death could occur Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle particularly ...

Page 141: ...tenance Section 8 After Getting In l Are all doors closed and locked l Is the seat adjusted properly l Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly l Is everyone s seat belt fastened l Check all gauges l Check all warning lights when the ignition is switched ON l Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes off Always be thoroughly f...

Page 142: ...rts l Keep the engine tuned Follow the maintenance schedule page 8 3 and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing l Use the air conditioner only when necessary l Slow down on rough roads l Keep the tires properly inflated l Do not carry unnecessary weight l Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving l Keep the wheels in correct alignment l Keep windows closed a...

Page 143: ...spin the front wheels l For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow use sand rock salt chains carpeting or other nonslip material under the front wheels NOTE Use snow chains only on the front wheels Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals Using a floor mat that is not secure...

Page 144: ...ld reduces battery capacity l Use only cold weather engine oil page 8 19 l Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections l Use washer fluid made with antifreeze but do not use engine coolant antifreeze for washer fluid page 8 26 l Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze Instead shift to P with an automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual transaxle Blo...

Page 145: ...ed and result in an accident CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires qTire Chains This vehicle cannot be operated with tire chains because it could cause interference with the vehicle body and scratching Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is danger...

Page 146: ...Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver s door frame Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items or people before putting them in the vehicle 4 10 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page146 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 147: ...th a sharp transition angle l Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle Your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class leading performance and handling As a result the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on rough uneven roads at excessive speeds Use care and reduce speed whe...

Page 148: ...er Towing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6 4 12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page148 Monday August 2 2010 1 26 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 149: ...ure Monitoring System 5 27 Blind Spot Monitoring BSM Systemí 5 33 Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5 38 Meters and Gauges 5 38 Warning Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds 5 44 Warning Indicator Lights 5 44 Beep Sounds 5 59 Switches and Controls 5 61 Lighting Control 5 61 Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 65 Fog Lightsí 5 66 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5 67 Rear Window Defroster 5 71 Horn 5 72 Hazard W...

Page 150: ...d OFF OFF LOCK The power supply to electrical devices is turned off Only in this position can the key be removed Manual transaxle To switch the ignition from ACC to OFF LOCK push the key in at the ACC position then turn it to the OFF LOCK position Push the key Automatic transaxle To switch the ignition from ACC to OFF LOCK the shift lever must be in the P position Shift lever engaged in P park 5 2...

Page 151: ...sable some of the vehicle s security systems and run the battery down NOTE If turning the key is difficult move the steering wheel left and right Leaving the key in any position but the OFF LOCK position also disables some of the security features and may run the battery down ACC Accessory In this position some electrical accessories will operate ON This is the normal running position after the en...

Page 152: ...ic transaxle The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N 5 Switch the ignition to START and hold up to 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts CAUTION Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If the engine stalls or fails to start wait 10 seconds before trying again Otherwise you may damage the starter and drain the battery 6 After starting the engine let...

Page 153: ...emergency is dangerous Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced maneuverability and braking ability due to the loss of power steering and power braking which could cause an accident and serious injury CAUTION When leaving the vehicle make sure the ignition is switched off Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power assisted brakes that adjust automatically through n...

Page 154: ...ntil the brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake pedal or hold the clutch pedal depressed halfway unnecessarily Doing ...

Page 155: ... in another position will disable some of the vehicle s security systems and run the battery down CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads NOTE For parking in snow refer to Winter Driving page 4 8 regarding parking brake use Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with suffi...

Page 156: ...stem inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Driving wi...

Page 157: ... on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON If the ABS warning light stays on while you re driving the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction If this occurs your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS Should this happen consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible NOTE When the engine is jump started to charge the battery uneven rpm occurs and t...

Page 158: ... the brakes will apply more firmly This is a normal effect of the brake assist operation and does not indicate an abnormality l When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly a motor pump operation noise may be heard This is a normal effect of the brake assist and does not indicate an abnormality l The brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the vehicle s m...

Page 159: ...shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident CAUTION Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears Also do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear le...

Page 160: ... mph 3 to 4 48 km h 30 mph 4 to 5 60 km h 37 mph 5 to 6 71 km h 44 mph Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade downshift before the engine starts to overwork This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed On a steep downgrade downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life 5 12 Driving Your Mazda Startin...

Page 161: ...d of leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing confirm you have not accidentally slipped...

Page 162: ...akes are on WARNING If the engine is running faster than idle do not shift from N or P into a driving gear It s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle If this is done the vehicle could move suddenly causing an accident or serious injury Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle Shifting into N while driving is dangerous Engine braking cann...

Page 163: ...indicate an abnormality qShift Lock System The shift lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed To shift from P 1 Depress and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Move the shift lever NOTE l When the ignition is switched off the shift lever cannot be shifted from P l To be sure the vehicle is in park the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is ...

Page 164: ...ft to M5 Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode the M of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates Shift position indicator D range gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that ...

Page 165: ...shift down to a lower gear tap the shift lever forward once WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds Shifting down while driving on wet snowy or frozen roads or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking which is dangerous The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident NOTE...

Page 166: ...ified for each gear the gear cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to protect the transaxle Gear Vehicle speed 2 5 liter engine model 3 7 liter engine model M6 M5 230 km h 142 mph M5 M4 210 km h 130 mph 194 9 km h 121 1 mph M4 M3 143 km h 88 8 mph 135 2 km h 84 0 mph M3 M2 89 9 km h 55 8 mph 85 3 km h 53 0 mph M2 M1 47 5 km h 29 5 mph 42 3 km h 26 2 mph NOTE Regarding the vehicle speed at the hi...

Page 167: ... qDriving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an up slope while the selector lever is in a forward gear position or move forward on a down slope while the selector lever is in the reverse position Otherwise the engine will stop causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions and make it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident Pass...

Page 168: ...ruise control under the following conditions Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control Ø Hilly terrain Ø Steep inclines Ø Heavy or unsteady traffic Ø Slippery or winding roads Ø Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed qCruise Main Indicator Light Amber Cruise Set Indicator Light Green The indicator light has two co...

Page 169: ... mph 3 Set the cruise control by pressing the cruise control SET SET switch up or down at the desired speed The cruise control is set at the moment the cruise control SET SET switch is pressed up or down Release the accelerator pedal simultaneously Cruise control switch NOTE l Release the cruise control switch at the desired speed otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the switch is pr...

Page 170: ... using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed Press down or press up on the cruise control SET SET switch and release it immediately Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on Greater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed Take your foot off the accelerator to return to the set s...

Page 171: ...tomatically resume when the RES switch is pressed If vehicle speed is below 32 km h 20 mph increase the vehicle speed up to 32 km h 20 mph or more and press the RES switch qTo Cancel To cancel the system use one of these methods l Press the OFF switch l Slightly depress the brake pedal l Depress the clutch pedal Manual transaxle only l Press the CANCEL switch The system turns off when the ignition...

Page 172: ... roads are covered with ice and or snow Driving without proper traction devices on snow and or ice covered roads is dangerous The traction control system TCS alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have an accident NOTE To turn off the TCS press the DSC OFF switch page 5 26 qTCS DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON ...

Page 173: ...of water on the road surface You can still have an accident CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer brand and tread pattern on all four wheels Ø Do not mix worn tires Ø The DSC may not operate correctly when a temporary spare tire is installed becau...

Page 174: ...nd the DSC OFF indicator light remain illuminated even after switching the ignition from ON to OFF and back to ON attempt the procedure again If this still does not resolve the issue consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS DSC The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate Press the switch again to turn the TCS DSC back on The DSC OFF indicator ...

Page 175: ...he ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes tire temperatures are also lower When the tire temperature decreases the air pressure decreases as well The TPMS warning light may illuminate more frequently Visually inspect the tires daily before driving and check tire pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge When checking tire pressures use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended...

Page 176: ...n equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction e...

Page 177: ...bility could worsen and result in an accident To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light Ignoring the TPMS wa...

Page 178: ...n tire air pressure make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures l After adjusting the tire air pressures it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km h 16 mph for 10 minutes and then verify that it turns off l Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the ti...

Page 179: ... with no tire pressure sensor installed l When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the side walls qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures do not apply excessive force to the stem part of the wheel unit The stem part could be damaged Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows the TPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor s unique ID signal...

Page 180: ...erwise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors Be sure to have the tire pressure sensors installed whenever tires or wheels are replaced When having a tire or wheel or both replaced the following types of tire pressure sensor installations are possible l The tire pressure sensor is removed from the old wheel and installed to the new one l The same tire pressure sensor is used w...

Page 181: ...ystem and be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings but is not a complete substitute The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and other maneuvers Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the vehicle s surroundings NOTE l The BSM system does not operate when...

Page 182: ...OFF switch l The detection area of the system has been determined based on the lane width of general freeways Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width the system may detect vehicles on a lane next to the adjacent lane and operate the warning light beep On a road with wider lane width the system may not detect vehicles on the adjacent lane and may not operate the warning light beep l Operatio...

Page 183: ...f the BSM warning light making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the light BSM warning beep The warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the BSM warning light is illuminated NOTE The system can be personalized so that the BSM warning beep does not operate Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 qBSM OFF Indicator Light This indicator light ill...

Page 184: ...r paintwork around the radar sensors or replacement of the bumper consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qSafety Certification Radiation Hazard This BSM blind spot monitoring device emits intentional electromagnetic radiation in the 24 GHz to 25 GHz frequency range The total radiated average power over the entire bandwidth is below _14 dBm 40 µW The active emitting antenna surface is 72 cm2 therefore ...

Page 185: ...ns 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation MEXICO RLVSISV07 725 RLVCOBS10 0567 NOTE During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed below are granted Further countries may become available or actual certification identifiers may be subject to change or update WAR...

Page 186: ... 41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge page 5 42 Fuel Gauge page 5 42 Dashboard Illumination page 5 43 NOTE Black out meter When the ignition is switched ON the dashboard gauges illuminate 5 38 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page186 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 187: ...n display each time the selector is pressed while one of the modes is displayed The selected mode will be displayed Trip meter Odometer Selector Outside Temperature Display Odometer Trip meter A Outside temperature Outside temperature Outside temperature Trip meter B Odometer Odometer Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5 39 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page187 Monday August 2 2010...

Page 188: ... total distance of two trips One is recorded in trip meter A and the other is recorded in trip meter B 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 ...

Page 189: ...s displayed by pressing the selector again NOTE The displayed ambient temperature varies from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surrounding conditions as well as the driving conditions qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm 3 7 liter engine Red zone 2 5 liter engine Red zone CAUTION Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in ...

Page 190: ...4 full When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E refuel as soon as possible Low fuel warning light Full Approx 1 4 Full NOTE l After refueling it may require some time for the needle to stabilize In addition the needle may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank l The direction of the arrow next to the low fuel warning light indicat...

Page 191: ...trument cluster and the information display dims When driving on snowy or foggy roads or in other situations when the instrument cluster or information display s visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity To cancel the illumination dimmer press the dashboard illumination knob NOTE l This symbol indicates the...

Page 192: ...tem Warning Light 5 48 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5 48 Check Engine Light 5 48 Powertrain Malfunction Reduced Power Warning Light 5 49 ABS Warning Light 5 47 Air Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5 49 5 44 Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page192 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 193: ...ing Light Red KEY Indicator Light Green 5 54 Electronic Steering Lock Warning Light 5 56 Security Indicator Light 5 56 Headlight High Beam Indicator Light 5 56 Shift Position Indicator Light 5 57 TCS DSC Indicator Light 5 57 DSC OFF Indicator Light 5 57 Cruise Main Indicator Light Amber Cruise Set Indicator Light Green 5 58 BSM OFF Indicator Light 5 58 Driving Your Mazda Warning Indicator Lights a...

Page 194: ...e 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 8 24 2 After adding fluid check the light again If the warning light remains on or if the brakes do not operate properly do not drive the vehicle Have it towe...

Page 195: ...rs and the ABS warning light may illuminate If this occurs it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction Recharge the battery qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS w...

Page 196: ...level ground 2 Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan 3 Inspect the engine oil level page 8 21 If it s low add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill 4 Start the engine and check the warning light If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authoriz...

Page 197: ...ion reduced power warning light remains on do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible qAir Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly the warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON or after the engine is cranked The warning light turns off after a specified ...

Page 198: ...tion is switched ON The warning light illuminates for about 1 minute and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds The driver s seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops The driver s seat belt is fastened before the ignition is switched ON The warning light will not illuminate and the beep sound will not...

Page 199: ...n the seat belt according to the chart below Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 20 km h 0 12 mph 20 km h 12 mph or more Seat belt Driver Seat belt Passenger Indicator Beep Fastened Unfastened Illuminated Flashing Beep Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item Once the beep sound is heard it...

Page 200: ...he automatic transaxle warning light illuminates the transaxle has an electrical problem Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible qTire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON Thereafter the warning light illumin...

Page 201: ...d again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous even if you know why it is illuminated Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident Warning light illuminates Warning beep sounds When the warn...

Page 202: ...ation of trouble you should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or sidewall Put a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad valve Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which ...

Page 203: ...dvanced key is back inside the vehicle l The push button start has not been pressed off the driver s door is open and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle l The push button start has not been pressed off and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle NOTE Because the advanced key utilizes low intensity radio waves the Advanced Key Removed From Vehicle Warning...

Page 204: ... indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC and the immobilizer system is armed The light stops flashing when the ignition is switched ON with the correct ignition key At this time the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key and the se...

Page 205: ...zed Mazda Dealer NOTE l In addition to the indicator light flashing a slight lugging sound will come from the engine This indicates that the TCS is operating properly l On slippery surfaces such as fresh snow it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on qDSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON It also illuminates when...

Page 206: ...ates amber when the ON OFF switch is pressed up and the cruise control system is activated Cruise Set Indicator Light Green The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set qBSM OFF Indicator Lightí This indicator light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates when the BSM system is turned off by pressing the BSM...

Page 207: ...e heard for about 5 seconds every minute The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding Driving the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt ...

Page 208: ...Advanced Keyless Warning with Advanced Key í Warning indicators for the advanced key such as the advanced key removed from vehicle warning use a beep sound and warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on page 3 20 qElectronic Steering Lock Warning Beep with Advanced Key If the advanced keyless function has a malfunction after the push button start is pres...

Page 209: ... left on the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after switching the ignition to ACC or switching the ignition off The time setting can be changed Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 8 Without AUTO position Switch Position Headlights Off Off On Taillights Parking lights License lights Dashboard illumination Off On On Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 5 61 ...

Page 210: ...on Headlights Off Auto Off On Taillights Parking lights License lights Dashboard illumination Off On On 5 62 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page210 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 211: ...larly important when clearing ice and snow when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running NOTE l The headlights other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well lit because the light sensor determines that it is nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels ...

Page 212: ...E If the headlights flicker or the brightness weakens the bulb life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qHeadlight High Low Beam Press the lever forward to turn on the high beams Pull the lever back to its original position for the low beams High beam Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights pull the lever fully towards you the headlig...

Page 213: ... the parking brake is applied Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn Signals Move the signal lever down for a left turn or up for a right turn to the stop position The signal will self cancel after the turn is completed If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn manually return the lever to its original position Right turn Left turn Right lane change Left lane change OFF Green indicators on...

Page 214: ...g light switch to the position The headlight switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights Fog light switch To turn them off rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the headlight switch to the or OFF position NOTE l The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beam l With auto light control If the fog light switch is in the ON position and the ...

Page 215: ... snow can jam the wiper blades the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades but only for about 5 minutes If this happens turn off the wiper switch and park off the right of way and remove the snow and ice After 5 minutes turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally If...

Page 216: ... of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automatically off intermittent low speed high speed The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever From the center position normal rotate the switch downward for higher sensitivity faster response or rotate it upward for less sensitivity slower response Switch Higher sensitivity Less sensitiv...

Page 217: ...ther object from either outside or inside the vehicle Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically If you are going to clean the windshield be sure the wipers are turned off completely this is particularly importan...

Page 218: ...se set the wiper lever to the low speed position or high speed position for manual operation or remove the ice dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto wiper operation l If the auto wiper lever is left in the AUTO position the wipers could operate automatically from the effect of strong light sources electromagnetic waves or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor I...

Page 219: ... Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface They may damage the defroster grid inside the window NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window remove it before using the defroster qMirror Defrosterí To turn on the mirror defrosters switch the igni...

Page 220: ...that they must take extreme caution when near it Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on l Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law 5 72 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Mazda6_8BG7 E...

Page 221: ...ng these garage door openers can increase the risk of serious injury or death For further information contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or www homelink com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer Always check the areas surrounding garage doors and gates for people or obstructions before programming or during operation of the HomeLink system Programming or operating the HomeLink system without verifying t...

Page 222: ...he transmitters for current on market devices as follows 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step 1 to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 2 Position the end of your hand...

Page 223: ...quence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons begin with Programming step 2 Do not repeat step 1 For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at ...

Page 224: ...meLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button DO NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink button proceed with Programming step 2 qErasing Programmed HomeLink Buttons To erase the existing programming from all three operating channels press and hold the two out...

Page 225: ...asic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation 6 101 Convenient Use of the Hands Free System 6 106 Hands Free Setting 6 113 When Bluetooth Hands Free Cannot be Used 6 121 Safety Certification 6 121 Mazda Bluetooth Hands Free Customer Service 6 122 Bluetooth Hands Free Panel Operation 6 123 Bluetooth Hands Freeí 6 123 Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation 6 125 Convenient Use of the Hands Free System 6 128 Han...

Page 226: ...to let warm air escape then run the climate control system qNot Using for a Long Period Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated qCheck the Refrigerant before the Weather Gets Hot Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for ...

Page 227: ...ion of airflow move the adjustment knob Dial Open Close Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions the system may blow fog from the vents This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 3 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page227 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 228: ...de Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6 4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page228 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 229: ...l systems are explained separately Check your vehicle s climate control type and read the appropriate pages Manual Type page 6 6 Fully Automatic Type page 6 11 Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 5 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page229 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 230: ...o the MAX A C position The A C system automatically turns on and the air intake mode switches to the recirculation position automatically NOTE When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air mode and the A C turns on automatically If A C is not desi...

Page 231: ...an that of the position A C switch Press the A C switch to turn the air conditioner on The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1 2 3 or 4 Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off NOTE The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 C 32 F Air intake selector This switch controls the source of a...

Page 232: ... dial to the position l If cooler air is desired at face level set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort l The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position l In the or position the air conditioner is automatically turned on however the indicato...

Page 233: ... position qVentilation 1 Set the mode selector dial to the position 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1 Set the mode selector dial to the position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 3 Set the fan control dial to ...

Page 234: ... changed to the recirculated air mode qDehumidifying With Air Conditioner Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows 1 Set the mode selector dial to the desired position 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 5 Turn on the ...

Page 235: ... display Temperature setting display passenger A C switch AUTO switch Driver temperature control dial Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Passenger temperature control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector OFF switch DUAL switch Rear window defroster switch Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6 11 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page235 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC...

Page 236: ...ntrol OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold l When the DUAL switch is off Turn the driver temperature control dial to control the temperature l When the DUAL switch is on Turn the driver or front passenger temperature control dial to control the...

Page 237: ... A C switch while the fan control dial is on NOTE l The air conditioning operates when the A C switch is pressed even if the fan is off l The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 C 32 F Indicator light remains on even when system is off Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected Press the switch to select outside recirculated air...

Page 238: ...eld defroster switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows NOTE In the position the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield In the position the outside air mode cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1 Press the AUTO switch Selection of the ai...

Page 239: ...ion when defogging position Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident NOTE Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly qSunlight Temperature Sensor The fully automatic...

Page 240: ...e vehicle is stopped Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel learn to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle CAUTION For the purposes of safe driving adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emerg...

Page 241: ...ers but they do reflect Unlike AM signals FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon Therefore FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception AM wave FM wave FM wave 100 200 km 60 120 miles Ionosphere Atmospheric conditions can also affect FM reception High humidity will cause poor reception However cloudy days may provide better reception than clear days Multipa...

Page 242: ... characterized by sound breakup Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower The broadcast signals are extremely strong so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up At this...

Page 243: ... to return before attempting to use the unit Handling the CD player In dash CD changer The following precautions should be observed l Do not spill any liquid on the audio system l Do not insert any objects other than CDs into the slot l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit Defective cracked or badly bent CDs should never be used l Do not use non conventional discs such as heart shaped oct...

Page 244: ... No other discs can be played l Use discs that have been legitimately produced If illegally copied discs such as pirated discs are used the system may not operate properly l Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD Avoid scratching the reverse side the si...

Page 245: ...The period from when a CD RW is inserted to when it begins playing is longer than a normal CD or CD R l Completely read the instruction manual and cautions for CD R CD RWs l Do not use discs with cellophane tape adhering partially peeled off labels or adhesive material exuding from the edges of the CD label Also do not use discs with a commercially available CD R label affixed The disc may not eje...

Page 246: ...gned to each folder in the order of hierarchy from shallow to deep NOTE Folders and tracks files within the same hierarchy play in the order they were written to the disc depending on the write software 03 01 02 05 04 07 06 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 Folder No Level1 Level2 Level3 Playback may not occur in the above hierarchy depending on the audio unit Level4 Track File Folder l The folder order is automatica...

Page 247: ...cters and some special symbols cannot be displayed Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for MPEG Audio Layer 3 A technical standard for audio compression as decided by an ISO International Organization for Standardization MPEG working group Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size ISO 9660 An international standard for logical formatting o...

Page 248: ...d trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U S in the United States and other countries Playable WMA file specification CD R and CD RW including WMA files can be played with this unit Discs which conform to the following formats can be played Playable WMA files are as follows Item Content Specification Windows Media Audio Version 7 0 8 0 9 0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 32kHz 32 40 48 kbps 44 1kHz 32 48...

Page 249: ...Types of the Audio Set Audio Set Type A page 6 27 Audio Set Type B page 6 45 Interior Comfort Audio System 6 25 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page249 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 250: ...MEMO 6 26 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page250 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 251: ...IRIUS digital satellite radio unit U S A and Canada Power Volume Sound Controls page 6 28 Operating the Radio page 6 32 Operating the Compact Disc CD Player page 6 34 Operating the In Dash CD Changer page 6 38 Operating the Auxiliary jack page 6 42 Error Indications page 6 43 Interior Comfort Audio System 6 27 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page251 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 252: ...d do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running Volume adjustment To adjust the volume turn the power volume dial Turn the power volume dial to the right to increase volume to the left to decrease it Audio sound adjustment 1 Press the audio control dial to select the function The selected function will be indicated 6 28 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazd...

Page 253: ...ust the selected functions as follows Standard audio equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right off on off on off on Select mode Interior Comfort Audio System 6 29 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page253 Monday Aug...

Page 254: ...alance press the audio control dial for 2 seconds The unit will beep and CLEAR will be displayed Automatic Level Control ALC Standard audio equipped model The automatic level control ALC is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed The volume increases in accordance with the increase in vehicle speed and decreases as vehicle speed decreases ...

Page 255: ...or sound quality l Centerpoint is available for 2 channel stereo audio except for AM radio FM radio SIRIUS digital satellite radio AUX BT audio Centerpoint is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation BEEP setting The beep sound when operating the audio system can be set on or off ILLM EFT setting Illumination setting during operation The audio system illumination during operation can be set on o...

Page 256: ...TEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out Tuning The radio has the following tuning methods Manual Seek Scan Preset channel and Auto memory tuning The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be erased Manual tuning Turning the manual tuning dial w...

Page 257: ... will be displayed NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be erased Auto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known Additional AM FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels Press and hold the auto memory button for about 2 seconds until a bee...

Page 258: ...ing the CD Insert the CD into the slot label side up The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD Ejecting the CD Press the CD eject button to eject the CD Playback Press the CD play button to start play when a CD is in the unit If a CD is not in the unit when the CD play button is...

Page 259: ...r will flash Press the scan button again to cancel scan playback NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal playback will resume where scan was selected Repeat playback During music CD playback 1 Press the repeat button during playback to play the current track repeatedly RPT is displayed 2 Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback During MP3 WMA CD playback Track repeat 1 Press the repeat...

Page 260: ...er Elapsed time MP3 WMA CD File name Folder name Album name ID3 Tag Song name ID3 Tag Artist name ID3 Tag Folder number File number File number Elapsed time NOTE l The information viewable in the display is only CD information such as artist name song title which has been recorded to the CD l The system can only display one byte alphabetic characters If two byte or other types of characters have b...

Page 261: ...splayed Message display If CHECK CD is displayed it means that there is some CD malfunction Check the CD for damage dirt or smudges and then properly reinsert If the message appears again take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service Interior Comfort Audio System 6 37 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page261 Monday August 2 2010 1 27 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 262: ...must be label side up when inserting The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD Normal insertion 1 Press the load button 2 When IN is displayed insert the CD Inserting CDs into desired tray number 1 Press and hold the load button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard 2 ...

Page 263: ...ound is heard The DISC OUT display flashes 2 Press the CD eject button again for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard NOTE If the button is not pressed and about 5 seconds have elapsed while DISC OUT is flashing CDs are automatically ejected 3 Pull out the CD then the next CD will be ejected NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number l All CDs in the tray ...

Page 264: ...l flash Press the scan button again to cancel scan playback NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal playback will resume where scan was selected Repeat playback During music CD playback 1 Press the repeat button during playback to play the current track repeatedly RPT is displayed 2 Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback During MP3 WMA CD playback Track repeat 1 Press the repeat butt...

Page 265: ...psed time MP3 WMA CD Disc tray number File name Folder name Album name ID3 Tag Song name ID3 Tag Artist name ID3 Tag Disc number Folder number File number Disc number File number Elapsed time NOTE l The information viewable in the display is only CD information such as artist name song title which has been recorded to the CD l The system can only display one byte alphabetic characters If two byte ...

Page 266: ...rt or smudges and then properly reinsert If the message appears again take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service qOperating the Auxiliary jack You can connect portable audio units such as an MP3 player or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle s speakers Refer to Auxiliary Input page 6 74 6 42 Interior Comfort Audio System Maz...

Page 267: ...ause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CD is defective Insert another CD properly If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Interior Comfort Audio System 6 43 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page267 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 268: ...MEMO 6 44 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page268 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 269: ...n button 3 Selection button 4 Selection button 5 Selection button 6 Selection button 7 Selection button 8 Screen Adjustments and Other Settings page 6 46 Power Volume Sound Controls page 6 48 Operating the Radio page 6 52 Operating the Satellite Radio page 6 56 Operating the In Dash CD Changer page 6 66 Operating the Auxiliary Jack page 6 69 Error Indications page 6 70 Interior Comfort Audio Syste...

Page 270: ... page display Press selection button 5 Initialization Returns all the adjusted screen adjustment settings and language settings to their initial setting Press selection button 8 Brightness adjustment Increase brightness Press selection button 6 Decrease brightness Press selection button 2 Contrast adjustment Higher contrast Press selection button 7 Lower contrast Press selection button 3 Tint adju...

Page 271: ...ile the headlights or running lights are on by pressing the dashboard illumination knob Language setting The displayed language can be changed to one of the three available languages Press selection button 5 to display the language setting screen English display Press selection button 2 French display Press selection button 3 Spanish display Press selection button 4 NOTE A language setting is unav...

Page 272: ... period of time when the engine is not running Volume adjustment To adjust the volume turn the power volume dial Turn the power volume dial to the right to increase volume to the left to decrease it Audio sound adjustment When the audio control button is pressed the audio settings screen is displayed Press the audio control button or the return button to return to the previous screen Next page dis...

Page 273: ...h adjustment item Beep setting The beep sound when operating the audio system can be set on or off Beep on Press selection button 6 Beep off Press selection button 2 AudioPilot 2 AudioPilot 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving When AudioPilot 2 is turned on the system automatically calculates the co...

Page 274: ... for 2 channel stereo audio except for AM radio FM radio SIRIUS digital satellite radio AUX BT audio Centerpoint is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation Welcome mode Sound is heard when the ignition is switched on The Welcome mode can be set on or off Welcome on Press selection button 7 Welcome off Press selection button 3 6 50 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page27...

Page 275: ...MEMO 6 51 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page275 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 276: ...t signal becomes weak reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will no longer display Tuning The radio has the following tuning methods Manual Seek Scan Preset channel and Auto memory tuning The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset...

Page 277: ...ons can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels Press and hold the auto memory button The system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to six stations with the strongest frequencies in each selected band in that area After scanning is completed the radio tunes into the station with the strongest frequency and its frequency is displayed Press the auto memory button to re...

Page 278: ...y is cleared and the normal display appears l Return button is pressed l Band selector button is pressed l Manual tuning dial is turned l Seek tuning button is pressed 6 54 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page278 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 279: ...MEMO 6 55 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page279 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 280: ...button Seek tuning buttons Return button SIRIUS button Selection button 1 Selection button 3 Selection button 8 Selection button 4 Selection button 7 Selection button 5 Selection button 6 Selection button 2 6 56 Interior Comfort í Some models Audio System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page280 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 281: ...et 69 channels of 100 commercial free music plus all your favorite sports news talk and entertainment Everything worth listening to is now on SIRIUS 100 Commercial free Music With music from every genre artist dedicated channels live performances and more SIRIUS is the home of 100 commercial free music Live Sports Play by Play Expert Talk Hear every NFL game every NASCAR race and college sports co...

Page 282: ...re conducted by means of the audio unit SIRIUS radio mode selection When the SIRIUS button is pressed during ACC ON it will play the last SIRIUS channel in use before the mode was switched over to another mode or the power was turned off When the SIRIUS button is pressed in a mode other than the SIRIUS mode the last channel in use will be received Every time the SIRIUS button is pressed the bank c...

Page 283: ...ved is stored as the last channel Channel selection Turning the manual tuning dial allows you to select the desired receiving channel Channel up Turn the manual tuning dial clockwise Channel down Turn the manual tuning dial counterclockwise Unsubscribed channel When a selected station has not been subscribed to the display indicates the following Call 888 539 7474 To Subscribe NOTE When the subscr...

Page 284: ...ain during this interval NOTE l Unsubscribed channels invalid channels parental lock channels and channel 0 are not subject to the scan therefore these channels will skip automatically l If a category is set scan channels in the category If a category is not set scan all channels Channel number channel name category name artist name song titles and information display The information regarding the...

Page 285: ... twice playback starts from the beginning of the previous program Press and hold the seek tuning button to reverse the program while the button is being pressed When the seek tuning button is pressed playback starts from the beginning of the next program When the seek tuning button is pressed while the last program is being played the instant replay mode is canceled Press and hold the seek tuning ...

Page 286: ...lock settings screen 4 Enter Pin and are displayed and input of the registered ID code is possible Registered ID code input 5 Turn the manual tuning dial to select a number and press the enter button to input the number Registered ID code input confirmation 6 After inputting the four digits turn the manual tuning dial and select OK and then press the enter button to confirm the four digits 7 If th...

Page 287: ...firm the four digits 6 If the four digits match the registered ID code Enter Pin and are displayed If they do not match the registered ID code Error appears and then the display returns to New ID code input 7 Turn the manual tuning dial to select a number and press the enter button to input the number New ID code input confirmation 8 After inputting the four digits turn the manual tuning dial and ...

Page 288: ...of the parental lock if it is located by persons not authorized by the owner to access certain channels SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code 0913 Master code input confirmation 5 After inputting the four digits turn the manual tuning dial and select OK and then press the enter button to confirm the four digits 6 If the four digits match the master code Pin Cleared appears If they do not match the ma...

Page 289: ...MEMO 6 65 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page289 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 290: ... when inserting The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion A CD cannot be inserted while the display reads Please Wait There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD Normal CD insertion 1 Press the load button 2 When Please Insert a Disc is displayed insert the CD Inser...

Page 291: ...button again NOTE If the button is not pressed and about five seconds have elapsed while Disc Ejecting is displaying CDs are automatically ejected 3 Remove the CD then the next CD will be ejected NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting from the one in the tray with the lowest number l All CDs in the trays will be ejected continuously l CDs can be ejected when the ignition is switched off Press and hol...

Page 292: ...y move up or down through the folders Music scan During music CD playback This function scans the titles on a CD and plays ten seconds of each song to aid you in finding a song you want to listen to During MP3 WMA CD playback This function scans the titles in a folder currently being played and plays ten seconds of each song to aid you in finding a song you want to listen to Press the scan button ...

Page 293: ...on button 5 twice during playback to play the tracks on the CD randomly Random All is displayed 2 Press selection button 5 again to cancel the random playback Display scroll If each title cannot be fully displayed at one time press the text button to display the rest of the characters If the last character of the title is displayed press the text button to return the beginning of the title Message...

Page 294: ... antenna antenna cable and DLP antenna connector If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Check Disc CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CD is defective Insert another CD properly If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE If...

Page 295: ...tem Use the talk button pick up button and hang up button for navigation system sound operation For details refer to the separate manual NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner s Manual Talk button Pick up button Talk button Hang up button Pick up button NOTE l The talk button pick up button and hang up button are operable with the audio unit turned off l Mazda has installed this system to prevent distraction whi...

Page 296: ...CD player or CD changer AUX BT audio cyclical Type B Press the mode switch to change the audio source FM1 radio FM2 radio AM radio CD changer SIRIUS1 SIRIUS2 SIRIUS3 AUX BT audio cyclical Without Bluetooth Hands Free and navigation system With Bluetooth Hands Free only Bluetooth Hands Free and navigation system 6 72 Interior Comfort Audio System Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page296 Monday August 2 ...

Page 297: ...ation system When listening to the radio or SIRIUS digital satellite radio Press the seek switch up or down The radio switches to the next previous stored station in the order that it was stored 1 6 Radio Press and hold the seek switch in the up or down position to seek all usable stations at a higher or lower frequency whether programmed or not SIRIUS digital satellite radio Press and hold the se...

Page 298: ...ar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle s speakers Auxiliary jack WARNING Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious a...

Page 299: ... l With regard to connecting a portable audio or similar device to a power source use the battery for the device not the accessory socket Connecting the auxiliary jack 1 Open the console lid 2 Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the auxiliary jack Plug WARNING Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the parking brake or the shi...

Page 300: ...e volume of the portable audio unit to the maximum within the range that the sound does not become distorted then adjust the volume using the power volume dial of the audio unit or the up down switch of the audio control switch l Audio adjustments other than audio volume can only be done using the portable audio device l If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mod...

Page 301: ... player section This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part...

Page 302: ...you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle s speakers Bluetooth audio devices do not need to be plugged into the auxiliary jack After programming operate the audio system s control panel or the navigation system to play stop the music or audio CAUTION Ø Always program audio devices to the Bluetooth audio system while the vehicle is stopped 6 78 Interior Comfo...

Page 303: ...A Web www MazdaUSA com bluetooth Applicable Bluetooth specification Ver 2 0 or higher Audio profile l A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Ver 1 0 l AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Ver 1 0 A2DP is a profile which transmits only audio to the Bluetooth unit If your Bluetooth audio device corresponds only to A2DP but not AVRCP you cannot operate it using the control panel of the vehicle ...

Page 304: ...th adapter installed programming of the audio device may not be possible or audio may not be heard from the vehicle speakers if the connection of the adapter and the device is poor If this happens check if the Bluetooth adapter is properly connected qBluetooth Audio Preparation Bluetooth audio device set up Bluetooth audio programming changes deletions and display of programmed device information ...

Page 305: ...vice DEVICE INFO Device information display mode Displaying vehicle s Bluetooth unit information 3 Press the audio control dial to determine the mode Bluetooth audio device programming Any Bluetooth audio device must be programmed to the vehicle s Bluetooth unit before it can be listened to over the vehicle s speakers A maximum of seven devices including Bluetooth audio devices and hands free mobi...

Page 306: ...AIR DEVICE in the BT SETUP mode Refer to Bluetooth audio device set up for details 2 Press the audio control dial to determine the mode After ENTER PIN is displayed on the information display for three seconds PIN 0000 is displayed and the PIN code can be input 3 Input the PIN code of your Bluetooth audio device by pressing channel preset buttons 1 to 4 while PIN 0000 is displayed Press channel pr...

Page 307: ...yed PAIRING flashes on the display 4 Operate the Bluetooth audio device and set it to the program mode while PAIRING is flashing 5 As the Bluetooth audio device requires a PIN code input 0000 6 When the programming is completed and PAIR SUCCESS are displayed after about 10 30 seconds after which PAIR SUCCESS continues to be displayed for three seconds and then the unit returns to the normal displa...

Page 308: ...evice is currently linked the name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed 4 Turn the audio control dial to select the name of the device you would like to link Device name 1 Device name 2 Device name 3 Device name 4 Device name 5 Device name 6 Device name 7 5 Press the audio control dial to select the device you would like to link The symbol disappears and PAIRING flashes in...

Page 309: ...ently linked Deleting the link to a Bluetooth audio device 1 Using the audio control dial select the pairing delete mode PAIR DELETE in the BT SETUP mode Refer to Bluetooth audio device set up for details 2 Press the audio control dial to determine the mode 3 The name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed 4 Rotate the audio control dial and select the name of the programmed...

Page 310: ...or the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view Device name BT address NOTE When GO BACK is selected and the audio control dial is pressed the display returns to DEVICE INFO qHow to Use the Bluetooth Audio System Switching to Bluetooth audio mode To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth audio device switch to the Bluetooth audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio ...

Page 311: ...hone during playback from the Bluetooth audio device the playback is stopped Playback from the Bluetooth audio device resumes after the call ends Playback 1 To listen to a Bluetooth audio device over the vehicle s speaker system switch the mode to Bluetooth audio mode Refer to Switching to Bluetooth audio mode 2 To stop playback press the Play Pause button 3 Press the button again to resume playba...

Page 312: ...d with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle s Bluetooth unit you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle s speakers Bluetooth audio devices do not need to be plugged into the auxiliary jack After programming operate the audio system s control panel to play stop the music or audio CAUTION Ø Always program audio devices to the Bluetooth audio syst...

Page 313: ... Audio Distribution Profile Ver 1 0 l AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Ver 1 0 1 3 A2DP is a profile which transmits only audio to the Bluetooth unit If your Bluetooth audio device corresponds only to A2DP but not AVRCP you cannot operate it using the control panel of the vehicle s audio system In this case the Bluetooth audio device can be operated by controlling the device itself the sam...

Page 314: ...t be performed while the vehicle is moving If you attempt to perform programming while the vehicle is moving Pairing prohibited is displayed l A total of seven devices can be programmed to one vehicle If you require an additional device to be programmed to a vehicle with seven devices already programmed delete one of the programmed devices before programming the latest one l If a Bluetooth device ...

Page 315: ...e program mode while Pairing is in progress Please start pairing procedure on your Bluetooth device Use the PIN xxxx is displayed 7 When the pairing programming is completed a symbol and Pairing complete are displayed and then the display returns to the normal display If an error occurs during program pairing Error is displayed and the display returns to the pairing program screen NOTE Some Blueto...

Page 316: ...switched off NOTE l If a hands free type mobile phone has been the most recently programmed device the Bluetooth unit links this device If you would like to use a Bluetooth audio type device which has been previously programmed to the Bluetooth unit the link must be changed to this device l If the device name cannot be displayed is added at the end to the part of the title which can be displayed C...

Page 317: ...to change the link Error is displayed and then it returns to the link change screen NOTE l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the symbol is displayed l If a link change error occurs check the programming status of the Bluetooth audio device and the location of the device in the vehicle not in the trunk or a metal type box and then try the link operation again Deletin...

Page 318: ...yed is added at the end to the part of the title which can be displayed qHow to Use the Bluetooth Audio System Switching to Bluetooth audio mode To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth audio device switch to the Bluetooth audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel Any Bluetooth audio device must be programmed to the vehicle s Bluetooth unit before...

Page 319: ...ed NOTE l If the entire title cannot be displayed is added at the end to the part of the title which can be displayed l If title information is not available NO TITLE is displayed l If there are any undisplayable characters in the title is displayed Pause Press the Play Pause button Press the button again to resume playback File track search File track up Press the track up button or turn the file...

Page 320: ...vices Mobile phone which can be connected to the hands free unit are limited Therefore before purchasing or changing your device Mobile phone model consult Mazda Bluetooth Hands Free Customer Service or visit www MazdaUSA com bluetooth for a complete list of compatible phones Devices Mobile phone which can be connected to the hands free system need to be compliant with Bluetooth specifications and...

Page 321: ...ion of the device Mobile phone qComponent Parts Bluetooth Hands Free consists of the following items l Talk button l Pick up button l Hang up button l Information display Type A Navigation system l Microphone l Audio unit Navigation system Talk button Pick Up button and Hang Up button Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk b...

Page 322: ...d Voice recognition may not function correctly or voice quality may deteriorate under the following conditions l A passenger is speaking l Driving with the window and or the moonroof open l Driving on bumpy roads l Noise outside of the vehicle is loud Construction sites inside tunnels excess oncoming traffic or heavy rain l Operation noise from turn signals wipers or the horn is heard l A C airflo...

Page 323: ... talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Telephone or Phone The hands free system is activated Functions of the hands free telephone such as making and receiving calls can be used after the activation For details on the telephone fu...

Page 324: ...lowing operation is performed while the system is activating Press the hang up button or the talk button with a long press Returning to previous operation This command is for returning to the previous operation while in the voice recognition mode Say Beep Go Back Voice guidance interrupt operation Voice guidance can be skipped by pressing the talk button with a short press while it is being heard ...

Page 325: ... options confirmation prompts language passcode select phone or select music player 4 Say Beep Language 5 Prompt Select a language English French or Spanish 6 Say Beep French Speak the desired language English French or Spanish NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation 7 Prompt French Desired language s...

Page 326: ...dit Delete List or Set Pairing Code 6 Say Beep Set pairing code 7 Prompt Your current pairing code is XXXX Do you want to change it to a different pairing code 8 Say Beep Yes 9 Prompt Please say a 4 digit pairing code 10 Say Beep YYYY 11 Prompt YYYY is this correct 12 Say Beep Yes or No 13 If Yes go to Step 14 If No the procedure returns to Step 9 14 Prompt Your new pairing code is YYYY Use this p...

Page 327: ...tem NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Telephone or Phone 3 Say Beep Setup 4 Prompt Select one of the following Pairing options confirmation prompts language passcode select phone or select music player 5 Say Beep Pairing options 6 Prompt Available options are Pair Edit Delete List or Set Pairing Code 7 Say Beep Pair 8 Pr...

Page 328: ...ess from Step 1 qMaking a Call Using a Telephone Number NOTE Practice this while parked until you are confident you can do it while driving in a non taxing road situation If you are not completely comfortable make all calls from a safe parking position and move out only when fully under control and you can devote your eyes and mind to driving 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation syst...

Page 329: ...To reject the call press the hang up button Pick up button Hang up button Pick up button qHanging Up a Call Press the hang up button during the call A beep sound will confirm that call is ended qVolume Adjustment The power volume dial of the audio unit or navigation system is used to adjust the volume Turn the dial to the right to increase volume to the left to decrease it Audio unit Navigation sy...

Page 330: ... Mobile or Other 10 Say Beep Mobile Say Home Work Mobile or Other for the desired location to be registered 11 Prompt Mobile Location to be registered Is this correct 12 Say Beep Yes 13 Prompt Number please 14 Say Beep XXXXXXXXXXX Say the phone number to be registered 15 Prompt XXXXXXXXXXX Phone number registration After the beep continue to add numbers or say Go Back to re enter the last entered ...

Page 331: ...een imported What name would you like to use for these numbers 8 Say Beep XXXXX Ex Mary s phone Say a voice tag for the name registered 9 Prompt Adding XXXXX Ex Mary s phone Voice tag Is this correct 10 Say Beep Yes 11 Prompt Number saved Would you like to import another contact 12 Say Beep Yes or No 13 If Yes the procedure proceeds to Step 5 If No the system returns to standby status Making calls...

Page 332: ... phone number 911 U S A Canada 066 Mexico using the voice input command It may not function properly in some areas in Mexico 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Teleph...

Page 333: ...l can be switched to a new incoming call Method 1 1 Press the pick up button 2 Prompt Swapping calls Method 2 1 Press the talk button with a short press 2 Say Beep Swap calls 3 Prompt Swapping calls NOTE l To refuse an incoming call press the hang up button l After receiving a new incoming call the previous call is placed on hold Switching calls Switching back to the previous call can also be done...

Page 334: ...ompt Dialing Ending the current call Press the hang up button during the call qPhonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands Free phonebook can be edited NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with...

Page 335: ...ed NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and sa...

Page 336: ...out the list of names registered to its phonebook 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Telephone or Phone 2 Say Beep Phonebook 3 Prompt Select one of the following New ...

Page 337: ...s Free Preparation page 6 101 Registered device read out Bluetooth Hands Free can read out the devices registered to its system NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press wit...

Page 338: ... link a different programmed device it is necessary to change the link The order of device priority after the link has been changed is maintained even when the ignition is switched off Hands free phone 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation sys...

Page 339: ...ton page 6 80 l Type B Device Music player selection can also be done by operating the panel button page 6 90 Registered device Mobile phone deletion Registered devices Mobile phone can be deleted individually or collectively NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective 1 Press the pick up button with without...

Page 340: ...airing Code 6 Say Beep Edit 7 Prompt Please say the name of the device you would like to edit Available devices are XXXXX Ex device A XXXXX Ex device B XXXXX Ex device C Which device please 8 Say Beep X Say the number of the device to be edited 9 Prompt New name please 10 Say Beep XXXXX Ex device C Speak a device tag an arbitrary name for the device 11 Prompt XXXXX Ex device C Device tag is this c...

Page 341: ...sscode PCode 4 If the correct passcode is input voice guidance XXXXXX Ex Mary s device Device tag is connected is announced If the passcode is incorrect voice guidance XXXX 4 digit passcode Pcode incorrect passcode please try again is announced Canceling the passcode NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effecti...

Page 342: ... on off Would you like to turn confirmation prompts off on 6 Say Beep Yes 7 Prompt Confirmation prompts are off on qVoice Recognition Learning Function Speaker Enrollment The voice recognition learning function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user s voice If the recognition of the voice input commands to the system is not adequate this function can largely impro...

Page 343: ...talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Telephone or Phone 2 Say Beep Voice training 3 Prompt Enrollment is enabled disabled Would you like to disable enable or retrain 4 Say Beep Retrain 5 Prompt This operation must be performed in...

Page 344: ...er enrollment is complete is announced Voice recognition learning on off 1 Press the pick up button with without navigation system or talk button with a short press without navigation system or a long press with navigation system NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system you can also press the talk button with a short press and say Beep Telephone or Phone 2 Say Beep Voice training 3 Prompt Enro...

Page 345: ...use harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica...

Page 346: ...ee Bluetooth Hands Free customer service call 800 430 0153 or go to www MazdaUSA com bluetooth for assistance 6 122 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands Free Voice Recognition Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page346 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 347: ...ions while the vehicle is parked Performing phonebook registration while driving the vehicle could be a distraction to your driving and result in an accident In addition a mistake in performing the phonebook operation could result in the loss of important data Bluetooth equipped device Mobile phone A Bluetooth equipped device Mobile phone communicates with the hands free unit equipped on the vehic...

Page 348: ...ecification Ver 2 0 or higher Response profile l HFP Hands Free Profile Ver 1 5 l DUN Dial up Networking Profile Ver 1 1 l PBAP Phone Book Access Profile Ver 1 0 l A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Ver 1 0 l AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Ver 1 0 1 3 l OPP Object Push Profile Ver 1 1 Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc NOTE l The Bluetooth Hands Free system ...

Page 349: ...Functions of the hands free telephone such as making and receiving calls can be used after the activation For details on the telephone functions refer to Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation or Convenient Use of the Hands Free System Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation qBluetooth Hands Free Preparation Device programming Pairing To use Bluetooth Hands Free the device equipped with Bluetooth has t...

Page 350: ... page 6 90 l Device registration can also be done using voice recognition page 6 101 l Depending on the device the registration status may be lost after a certain period of time If this occurs repeat the entire process from Step 1 Programming a Bluetooth Hands Free device which has a PIN code four digits 1 Press selection button 6 to display the Bluetooth Hands Free setting menu screen 2 Press sel...

Page 351: ...PIN 0000 NOTE Press the return button to return to the pairing program screen 5 Operate the Bluetooth Hands Free device while Pairing is in progress Please start pairing procedure on your Bluetooth device Use the PIN 0000 is displayed and set it to the program mode 6 The Bluetooth Hands Free device will request input of a PIN code Input 0000 7 When the pairing programming is completed a symbol and...

Page 352: ...ands Free System qPhonebook Usage NOTE Do this function only when parked It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective Import contact Phonebook data from your device Mobile phone can be sent and registered to your Bluetooth Hands Free phonebook using Bluetooth NOTE When the import begins the previous phonebook data is deleted The previous phonebook...

Page 353: ...e phonebook screen 2 Turn the manual tuning dial to select a list and then press the enter button to display the Bluetooth Hands Free phonebook screen containing the detailed information recorded NOTE Press each selection button to display the alphabetical sequence for the selection button selected l Each time the selection button is pressed a letter is displayed in alphabetical order Ex selection...

Page 354: ...up button of the audio control switch to make a call Deleting one outgoing call record 1 Press selection button 3 to display the outgoing call record screen 2 Press the desired selection button of the outgoing call record The content of the outgoing call record is displayed 3 Press selection button 2 to display Delete recent outgoing call 4 Press selection button 1 to delete the outgoing call reco...

Page 355: ... button 4 to display the incoming call record screen 2 Press selection button 5 to display Delete all recent incoming calls 3 Press selection button 1 to delete all the incoming call records NOTE Press the return button to return to the previous display qDTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency Signal Transmission This function is used when transmitting DTMF via the audio control panel s manual tuning dial ...

Page 356: ...s the return button to return to the link change screen 4 When the link change is completed a symbol and Link Changed are displayed and then it returns to the normal display If an error occurs while trying to link a device Error is displayed and the display returns to the link change screen NOTE If a link error occurs check the programming status of the Bluetooth Hands Free device and the location...

Page 357: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 to select the name of the device you would like to change 4 The link delete confirmation screen is displayed and then Delete select device the device name and the Bluetooth address are displayed 5 Press selection button 1 to delete the selected device NOTE Press the return button to return to the previous display 6 When the link deletion is completed Deleted is displayed and then ...

Page 358: ...he device is outside of the communication area l The device has a malfunction l The device is not connected to the hands free unit equipped on the vehicle l The device s battery is weak l The device is turned off l The device is placed where radio reception is difficult l The ignition is switched off 6 134 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands Free Panel Operation Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page358 Mo...

Page 359: ...ipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provided with installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure complianc...

Page 360: ...sassemble modify or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof Ø The camera cover is made of plastic Do not apply degreasing agents organic solvents wax or glass coating agents to the camera cover If any are spilled on the cover wipe off with a soft cloth immediately Ø Do not rub the cover excessively or polish it using an abrasive compound or a hard brush The cover may be damaged affecting the i...

Page 361: ...h the ignition switched to ACC or ON to switch the display to the rear view monitor display NOTE When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position the screen returns to the previous display Interior Comfort Rear View Monitor 6 137 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page361 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 362: ...he camera view such as illuminating parts or parts made of reflective material l It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions however it does not indicate a malfunction l In darkened areas l When the temperature around the lens is high low l When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity l When foreign material such as mud is stuck around ...

Page 363: ... camera are reversed images mirror images 1 Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display 2 Confirming the surrounding conditions reverse the vehicle Screen display Actual view 3 When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position the screen returns to the previous display NOTE Because there may be a difference between the displayed image such...

Page 364: ...te the following conditions that may cause a variance in distance perspective When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load When the vehicle rear is lowered the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the actual distance Variance Object 6 140 Interior Comfort Rear View Monitor Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page364 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 365: ...n B Actual distance between the vehicle and object Object on screen qImage Quality Adjustment Image quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse R and the rear view monitor is displayed For detailed information refer to the audio section or the screen adjustment related information in the NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner s Manual While the shift lever is in reverse R always check the ...

Page 366: ...en moving the sunvisor retract the visor extender to its original position Otherwise the visor extender could hit the rearview mirror headliner or overhead console qVanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror lower the sunvisor The vanity mirror light will illuminate when you open the cover 6 142 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page366 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form ...

Page 367: ...d without advanced key with all doors closed The light also turns off when l The ignition is switched ON and all doors are closed l The driver s door is locked NOTE l Battery saver If any door is left opened the light turns off after about 30 minutes to save the battery The light turns on again when the ignition is switched ON or when any door is opened after all doors have been closed l The opera...

Page 368: ...by pressing the switches qCourtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on Courtesy light 6 144 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page368 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 369: ...ation display Without trip computer With multi information display qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions l Clockí l Climate Control Display Fully Automatic Type Air Conditioning System l Audio Displayí l Trip Computerí l Bluetooth Hands Free Displayí Refer to Bluetooth Hands Free on page 6 96 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6 145 í Some models Mazda...

Page 370: ...vigation system Refer to the separate manual NAVIGATION SYSTEM NOTE Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS however it is necessary to adjust hours under the following conditions l Driving across different time zones l Daylight saving time start and end qClimate Control Display Fully Automatic Type The climate control system status is displayed To operate the climate control system refer to Cl...

Page 371: ... selected CONSUM CUR will be displayed U S A CANADA When you ve slowed to about 5 km h 3 mph L 100 km mpg will be displayed Average fuel economy mode This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption and the total traveled distance since purchasing the vehicle re connecting the battery after disconnection or resetting the data The average fuel economy is calcula...

Page 372: ...ance to empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining mileage before refueling is required refuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates l The display won t change unless you add more than approximately 20 L 5 3 gal of fuel Average vehicle speed mode This mode displays the average vehicle speed by calculating the distance and th...

Page 373: ...oving Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous If the contents spill you could be scalded CAUTION To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop keep the cup holders closed when they are not in use or when using them for storage qFront To use the cup holder open the center console by pressing the lower center part of its cover Interior Co...

Page 374: ...ottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed 6 150 Interior Comfort í Some models Interior Equipment Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page374 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 375: ...ature qOverhead Console This console box is designed to store a garage door opener or other accessories Push and release to open qStorage Pocket To open push the release catch down and pull the lid downward qGlove Compartment To open the glove compartment pull the latch toward you Insert the key auxiliary key and turn it clockwise to lock counterclockwise to unlock Advanced key equipped vehicle Un...

Page 376: ...mrest be careful not to hit a drink cup placed in a cup holder and spill its contents Remove cups or other drink containers from the cup holders before pulling out the armrest Ø Before opening the center console store the armrest first Otherwise the armrest or center console may be damaged Press the button to slide the armrest frontward 6 152 Interior Comfort í Some models Interior Equipment Mazda...

Page 377: ...vy 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 off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a curtain air bag was to deploy which could result in serious injury or death Always hang clothes on the coat hooks and the assist grips without hangers Coat hook Interior Comfort I...

Page 378: ...tion must be switched to ACC or ON With Advanced Key To use press the cover and open it Without Advanced Key Center Console The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off 6 154 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page378 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 379: ...et Ø Depending on the device connected to the accessory socket the vehicle s electrical system may be affected which could cause the warning light to illuminate Disconnect the connected device and make sure that the problem is resolved If the problem is resolved disconnect the device from the socket and switch the ignition off If the problem is not resolved consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE ...

Page 380: ...6 156 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page380 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 381: ...3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Changing a Flat Tire 7 6 Overheating 7 12 Overheating 7 12 Emergency Starting 7 14 Starting a Flooded Engine 7 14 Jump Starting 7 15 Push Starting 7 17 Emergency Towing 7 18 Towing Description 7 18 Recreational Towing 7 19 7 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page381 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 382: ...on when near it Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on l Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law 7 2 In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page382 Mond...

Page 383: ...re stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram Jack Spare tire Long bolt for flat tire Short bolt for flat tire Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7 3 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page383 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 384: ... screw in the direction shown in the figure Wing bolt Jack screw 3 Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack NOTE If the jack is not completely secured it could rattle while driving Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened 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 7 4 ...

Page 385: ...pared to when using only the conventional tire Drive carefully Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle observe the following precautions Ø Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph Ø Avoid driving over obstacles Also do not drive through an automatic car wash This tire s diameter is smaller than a conventional tire so the ground clearance is reduced about 7 mm 0 3 in Ø Do not use tire c...

Page 386: ...the directions for changing a tire and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone If getting under the vehicle becomes necessary use vehicle support stands Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack...

Page 387: ...Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire When blocking a wheel place a tire block both in front and behind the tire NOTE When blocking a tire use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in place qRemoving a Flat Tire 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench NOTE Force the end of the lug wre...

Page 388: ...ing positions recommended in this manual Use only the jack provided with your Mazda Using a jack that is not designed for your Mazda is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone Never place objects under the jack Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the falling vehic...

Page 389: ...ut Don t use a power impact wrench 3 Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure Turn the wrench counterclockwise To install the nut 1 Place the key on top of the nut and be sure to hold the key square to it If you hold the key at an angle you may damage both key and nut Don t use a power impact wrench 2 Place the lug wrench on top of the key apply pressure and turn it clockwise qMou...

Page 390: ...18 9 0 12 65 87 WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous The wheel could wobble or come off This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have...

Page 391: ...ect air pressure is dangerous Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident When you check the regular tires air pressure check the spare tire too NOTE With Tire Pressure Monitoring System A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used page 5 29 NOTE To preven...

Page 392: ...ad and park off the right of way 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park P a manual transaxle in neutral 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Turn off the air conditioner 5 Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment If steam is coming from the engine compartment Do not go near the front of the vehicle Stop the engine Wait until the steam dissip...

Page 393: ...d page 8 22 CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats have the cooling system inspected The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer In Case of an Emergency Overheating 7 13 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page393 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 394: ...ils to start crank it without depressing the accelerator for up to ten seconds With Advanced Keyless Entry Push Button Start System 1 If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try wait ten seconds and try again 2 Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there 3 Depress the clutch pedal then press the push button start If the engine starts release the key and accelerator ...

Page 395: ...uid is dangerous Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes skin or clothing If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention Always keep batteries out of the reach of children Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if...

Page 396: ... is dangerous A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts cooling fans belts is dangerous The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system You can damage a 12 V starter ignition system and oth...

Page 397: ...dicated in the illustration away from the discharged battery 4 4 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes Then start the engine of the other vehicle 5 When finished carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration Push Starting Do not push start your Mazda WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous The...

Page 398: ...cessive damage or other conditions prevent this use wheel dollies Wheel dollies When towing with the rear wheels on the ground release the parking brake CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground This may cause internal damage to the transaxle CAUTION Do not tow with sling type equipment This could damage your vehicle Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment 7 18 ...

Page 399: ...ransaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels When doing recreational towing refer to Towing Description page 7 18 and carefully follow the instructions In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 7 19 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page399 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 400: ...7 20 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page400 Monday August 2 2010 1 28 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 401: ...15 Owner Maintenance Precautions 8 16 Engine Compartment Overview 8 18 Engine Oil 8 19 Engine Coolant 8 22 Brake Clutch Fluid 8 24 Power Steering Fluid 8 25 Washer Fluid 8 26 Body Lubrication 8 27 Wiper Blades 8 27 Battery 8 30 Tires 8 31 Light Bulbs 8 38 Fuses 8 47 Appearance Care 8 53 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage 8 53 Exterior Care 8 55 Interior Care 8 59 8 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edi...

Page 402: ...sufficient servicing may result in problems This could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries For expert advice and quality service consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as prescribed Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship wi...

Page 403: ... roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely hot conditions l Driving in mountainous conditions continually If any do apply follow Schedule 2 Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2 NOTE After the prescribed period continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommend...

Page 404: ... 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years after that every 2 years FUEL SYSTEM Air filter 2 5 liter engine R 3 7 liter engine C R C Fuel lines and hoses 2 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 2 I IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs 2 5 liter engine Replace every 120 000 km 75 000 miles 3 7 liter engine Replace every 160 000 km 100 000 miles CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines hoses and connections I I Disc brakes I I I I T...

Page 405: ...T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state provincial and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties However Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time...

Page 406: ...192 000 km 120 000 miles or 10 years after that every 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 5 years Others Replace at first 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years after that every 2 years Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter for 2 5 liter engine Puerto Rico R R Others R Air filter for 3 7 liter engine Puerto Rico C R C R Others C R C Fuel lines and hoses 2 I I Hoses and tubes for emi...

Page 407: ...er Replace every 40 000 km 25 000 miles or 2 years Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state provincial and federal regulations failure ...

Page 408: ...n rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely hot conditions l Driving in mountainous conditions continually If any do apply follow Schedule 2 NOTE After the prescribed period continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals 8 8 Maintenance and Ca...

Page 409: ...es and tubes for emission I 2 I 2 I Fuel filter R R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines hoses and connections I I I I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I Brake fluid R R R Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I Tire Rotation Rotate every 10 000 km Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I Steering operation and linkages I I I I I ...

Page 410: ...e coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state provincial and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties However Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure l...

Page 411: ...R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 190 000 km or 10 years after that every 60 000 km or 3 years Others R Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter C R C R C R Fuel lines and hoses I 2 Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 Fuel filter R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000...

Page 412: ...ds I I I All locks and hinges L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I 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 C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the cool...

Page 413: ...R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system I I Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 190 000 km or 10 years after that every 60 000 km or 3 years Others R R Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air filter C R C R C R Fuel lines and hoses I 2 I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 I Fuel filter R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace ever...

Page 414: ...shields I I I All locks and hinges L L L L L L Washer fluid level I I I I I I 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 C Clean L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the...

Page 415: ...evel page 8 22 l Engine oil level page 8 21 l Washer fluid level page 8 26 qAt Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures page 8 32 qAt Least Twice a Year For Example Every Spring and Fall l Power steering fluid level page 8 25 You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual l Engine ...

Page 416: ...r details read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle If you re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure have it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes ...

Page 417: ...and result in injury Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured Do not leave items in the engine co...

Page 418: ...ne oil filler cap Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Fuse block Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil dipstick Fuse block Battery Engine coolant reservoir 2 5 liter engine 3 7 liter engine Power steering fluid reservoir 8 18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page418 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 419: ...Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee ILSAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers 0W 20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 Except U S A and CANADA ILSAC Mexico Use SAE 0W 20 e...

Page 420: ...n Authorized Mazda Dealer U S A and CANADA ILSAC Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee ILSAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers...

Page 421: ... 2 5 liter engine Type B OK Full Low 3 7 liter engine Full Low 5 2 5 liter engine Pull it out again and examine the level The level is normal if it is between Low and Full If it is near or below Low add enough oil to bring the level to Full 3 7 liter engine Pull it out again and examine the level The level is normal if it is between Low and Full If it is below Low add oil to raise the level within...

Page 422: ... the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot When the engine and ra...

Page 423: ...e paint Rinse it off quickly if spilled Ø Use only soft demineralized water in the coolant mixture Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant s effectiveness Ø Don t add only water Always add a proper coolant mixture Ø The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an ethylene glycol based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing Ø DO NOT USE coolants Containing Alcohol met...

Page 424: ...Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire If the brake clutch fluid level is low have the brakes and clutch inspected Low brake clutch fluid levels are dangerous Low levels could signal brake lining wear or a brake system leak Your brakes could fail and cause an accident If the fluid level is low add fluid until it reaches MAX Before adding fluid thoroughly clean the area around the c...

Page 425: ...el in the reservoir at each engine oil change with the engine off and cold Add fluid if necessary it does not require periodic changing 2 5 liter engine 3 7 liter engine The level must be kept between MIN and MAX Visually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and damage If new fluid is required frequently consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 25 Mazda6_8BG7 EC...

Page 426: ...and result in an accident In cold weather always use washer fluid with anti freeze protection NOTE State or local regulations may restrict the use of volatile organic compounds VOCs which are commonly used as anti freeze agents in washer fluid A washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which the vehicle will...

Page 427: ...ndshield above the rain sensor is touched Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object Ø If the rain sensor is struck with a hand or other object from inside the vehicle Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury or damage the wipers When washing or servicing your Mazda make sure the wiper lever is in...

Page 428: ... wiper arm first Conversely when setting down the wiper arms set the passenger side wiper arm down first 1 Raise the wiper arm 2 Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow 3 Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily don t let it slap down on the windshield 4 Pull down the blade rubber a...

Page 429: ...o don t use the driver s side metal stiffeners on the passenger s side or vice versa Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in the new blade rubber so that the curve is the same as it was in the old blade rubber 6 Carefully insert the new blade rubber Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 29 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page429...

Page 430: ...eries out of the reach of children Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to contact the positive or negative terminal of the battery when working near a battery Do not allow the positive terminal to contact the vehicle bod...

Page 431: ... limits and weight distribution WARNING Using Different Tire Types Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous It could cause poor handling and poor braking leading to loss of control Except for the limited use of the temporary spare tire use only the same type tires radial bias belted bias type on all four wheels Using Wrong Sized Tires Using any other tire size than what is s...

Page 432: ... decrease which could result in a serious accident Do not use any part for the tire valve cap that is not a Mazda genuine part The Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day including whether the tires all look inflated properly Inspect all tire pressure monthly including the spare when the tires are cold Maintain recommended pressures for the...

Page 433: ...nce in handling and braking rotate the tires according to the scheduled maintenance charts Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8 3 During rotation inspect them for correct balance Do not include TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire in rotation Forward Also inspect them for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following l Incorrect tire pressure l Improp...

Page 434: ...efer to Tires and Wheels on page 5 31 If a tire wears evenly a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread Replace the tire when this happens New tread Tread wear indicator Worn tread You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread NOTE Tires degrade over time even when they are not being used on the road It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when ...

Page 435: ... should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire The period in which the tire was manufactured both week and year is indicated by a 4 digit number Refer to The tire labeling on page 9 22 qReplacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle Using a wrong sized wheel is dangerous Braking and handling could be affected...

Page 436: ...and offset Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear Out of balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear such as cupping and flat spots 8 36 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page436 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 437: ...MEMO 8 37 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page437 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 438: ...Brake lights Taillights License plate lights Reverse lights Side turn signal lights LED type Front side marker lights Rear side marker lights Ground illumination lights Some models Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Trunk light High mount brake light 8 38 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page438 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 439: ... glass portion is touched with bare hands body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing a headlight bulb High beam bulb 1 Make sure the ignition is switche...

Page 440: ... and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children Low beam bulb Xenon fusion bulb You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer Halogen bulbs 1 If you are changing the right headlight bulb start the engine turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and turn off engine If you a...

Page 441: ...act an Authorized Mazda Dealer l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used l Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children Fog light bulbsí 1 Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off 2 Turn the screws and the center section ...

Page 442: ...se the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children Front side marker lights 1 If you are changing the right side maker light start the engine turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and turn off the engine If you are changing the left side maker light turn the steering wheel to the left 2 Make sure the ignition ...

Page 443: ...f you are changing the left headlight bulb turn the steering wheel to the left 2 Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off 3 Turn the bolt the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them then partially peel back the mudguard Removal Installation 4 Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it 5 Disconnect t...

Page 444: ...Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially open the trunk side trim Removal Installation 2 Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal NOTE To replace the bulb contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer Rear turn signal lights 1 Pull the center secti...

Page 445: ...urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal License plate lights 1 Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers then partially peel back the trunk rear trim Removal Installation 2 Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it Maintenance an...

Page 446: ...ith a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver 2 Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out Overhead light Map lights Front Overhead light Rear Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights 3 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal 8 46 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Pag...

Page 447: ...ows again avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible qFuse Replacement Replacing the fuses on the driver s side kick panel If the electrical system does not work first inspect the fuses on the driver s side kick panel 1 Turn off the ignition switch and other switches 2 Open the fuse panel cover by sliding the cover straight back toward you CAUTION Pulling th...

Page 448: ...or CIGAR circuit CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating Otherwise you may damage the electric system Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal inspect the fuse block under the hood If a fuse is blown it must be replaced Follow these steps 1 Turn off the ignition switch and all other switc...

Page 449: ...azda Dealer perform the replacement Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8 49 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page449 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 450: ...M Tail lamp 8 P OUTLET R 15 A Accessory sockets 9 AUDIO 30 A Audio system Bose Sound System equipped model 10 ABS MOTOR 60 A DSC 11 P WIND D 40 A Power window 12 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defroster 13 SEAT HEAT 20 A Seat heatí 14 A C 10 A Air conditioner 15 FOG 15 A Fog lightsí 16 BLOWER 2 17 FAN 60 A Cooling fan 8 50 Maintenance and Care í Some models Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Pa...

Page 451: ...TCMí 29 ESCL 10 A Electronic steering lockí 30 IG KEY1 40 A For protection of various circuits 31 MAIN 125 A For protection of all circuits 32 DRL 20 A DRLí 33 HAZARD 10 A Hazard warning flashers 34 10 A PCM 35 STOP 10 A Brake lights 36 HORN 15 A Horn 37 HEAD HI RH 15 A Headlight high beam Right í 38 HEAD LO RH 10 A Headlight low beam Right 39 HEAD HI LH 15 A Headlight high beam Left í 40 HEAD LO ...

Page 452: ...OCK SHIFT 5 A AT shiftí 8 9 HEGO 5 A Engine control systemí 10 A C 10 A Air conditioner 11 P OUTLET CIGAR 15 A Power outlet 12 D LOOK 25 A BCM Door lock motor 13 ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system 14 WIPER 25 A Windshield wiper and washer 15 ROOM 15 A Interior lights 16 SPARE 20 A 17 SPARE 10 A 18 SPARE 8 52 Maintenance and Care í Some models Owner Maintenance Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page452...

Page 453: ...If these aren t removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork When insects stick to the paint surface and decompose corrosive compounds form These can erode the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork if they are not removed Tree sap will harden and adhere permanently to the paint finish If you scratch the sap off while it is hard some vehicle pain...

Page 454: ... tires hits your vehicle How to avoid paint chipping Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of having your paint chipped by flying gravel NOTE l The paint chipping zone varies with the speed of the vehicle For example when traveling at 90 km h 56 mph the paint chipping zone is 50 m 164 ft l In low temperatures a vehicle s finish hardens This increases the cha...

Page 455: ...xamples of how scratching could occur Scratches occur on the paint surface when l The vehicle is washed without first rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter l The vehicle is washed with a rough dry or dirty cloth l The vehicle is washed at a car wash that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff l Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used NOTE l Mazda is not responsible for scratches cause...

Page 456: ... water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of car wash machine If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle the force of the spray could damage or deform the molding affect the sealability of parts and allow water to penetrate the interior Keep a sufficient space 30 cm or more between the nozzle and the vehicle In addition do not spend too much time spraying the sa...

Page 457: ...or paint deterioration qUnderbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody If not removed they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though these parts may be coated with anti corrosive material Thoroughly flush the underbody and w...

Page 458: ...aint thinner highly acidic detergents or strongly alkaline detergents Otherwise these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functionality If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of these chemical agents flush with water immediately l If plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as g...

Page 459: ...g as possible periodical maintenance about twice a year is recommended l Sand and dust on the seat surface may damage the overcoat of the genuine leather surfaces and accelerate wear l Greasy soiling on genuine leather may cause molding and stains l Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth may cause damage l Do not wipe the leather using alcohol chlorine bleach or organic solvents such as thinner ...

Page 460: ...d Mazda Dealer replace damaged seat belts immediately Using damaged seat belts is dangerous In a collision damaged belts cannot provide adequate protection qCleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily greasy or waxy film clean them with glass cleaner Follow the directions on the container CAUTION Ø Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass It could damage...

Page 461: ...Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country Except United States and Canada 9 17 Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories 9 18 Cell Phones 9 19 Cell Phones Warning 9 19 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS 9 20 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS 9 20 Tire Information U S A 9 22 Tire Labeling 9 22 Location of the Tire Label Placard 9 28 Tire Maintenance 9 31 Vehicle Loading 9 34 Steps for Determi...

Page 462: ...North American Operations If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management you can reach Mazda North American Operations by one of the following ways Log on at www mazdaUSA com Answers to many questions including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in the U S can be found here E mail click on Contact Us located on the Inside Mazda...

Page 463: ...ng rights or seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act 15 U S C 2301 et seq To the extent permitted by the applicable state Lemon Law you are also required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the Lemon Law If you choose to seek remedies that are not created by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or the applicable state Lemon Law you are ...

Page 464: ...he attention of Mazda or one of our dealers and a statement of the relief you are seeking 5 BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation If mediation is not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation claims within the program s jurisdiction may be presented to an arbitrator at an informal hearing The arbitrator s decision should ordinarily be issued ...

Page 465: ...da or its agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days after delivery of the vehicle to the buyer NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 ATTN Customer Mediation 8 The following remedies may be sought in BBB AUTO LINE repairs reimbursement for money paid to repair a vehicle or o...

Page 466: ...ice Representative If more expedient contact Mazda Canada Inc Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements Regional Office address and phone numbers are shown page 9 8 qSTEP 3 Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department If still not substantially satisfied contact the Customer Relations Department Mazda Canada Inc 55 Vogell Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 3K5 Canada TEL 1 800 263 4680 Prov...

Page 467: ...f Mazda Canada Inc and our dealers Mazda s participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to our achieving that goal There is no charge for using CAMVAP CAMVAP results are fast fair and final as the award is binding on both you and Mazda Canada Inc qCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP If a specific item of concern arises where a solution cannot be reached between an owner Mazda a...

Page 468: ... 0685 Saskatchewan 1 800 207 0685 Manitoba 1 800 207 0685 Ontario 1 800 207 0685 Atlantic Canada 1 800 207 0685 Quebec 1 800 207 0685 qRegional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES AREAS COVERED MAZDA CANADA INC WESTERN REGION 8171 ACKROYD ROAD SUITE 2000 RICHMOND B C V6X 3K1 604 303 5670 ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN YUKON MAZDA CANADA INC CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION 55 VOGELL ROAD RICHMOND HILL...

Page 469: ... RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER qSTEP 2 If after following STEP 1 you feel the need for further assistance please contact your area s Mazda representative Indicated on the next page Please help us by providing the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number 2 Year and model of vehicle 3 Vehicle Iden...

Page 470: ... certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician go to STEP2 qSTEP 2 Contact Mazda Motor de Mexico If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership management and it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accord...

Page 471: ...hicle Identification Number 17 digits noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver s side corner of the dash 4 Purchase date and current mileage 5 Your dealer s name and location 6 Your question s Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 9 11 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page471 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 472: ...o Rico P O Box 362722 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 2722 TEL 787 641 9300 qMEXICO Mazda Motor de Mexico Mario Pani 150 PB Col Lomas de Santa Fe Mexico D F C P 05300 Del Cuajimalpa TEL Center of Attention to Clients 01 800 016 2932 in Mexico qGUAM Triple J Motors 157 South Marine Drive Tamuning GUAM 96911 USA P O Box 6066 Tamuning Guam 96931 TEL 671 649 6555 qSAIPAN Pacific International Marianas Inc ...

Page 473: ...670 234 7133 3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors Inc P O Box 1120 Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 TEL 684 699 9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer Distributors 9 13 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page473 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 474: ...A only l Emission Defect Warranty l Emission Performance Warranty l California Emission Control Warranty U S A only l Emission Control Warranty Canada only l Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty l Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda 9 14 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page474 Monday Augus...

Page 475: ...rtation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS NOTE The above is applicable for a permanent import export situation and not related to travelers on vacation You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of the United States l Recommended fuel may be unavailable Any kind of leaded fuel or low octane fu...

Page 476: ...s with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS NOTE The above is applicable for a permanent import export situation and not related to travelers on vacation You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of Canada l Recommended fuel may be unavailable Any kind of leaded fuel or low octane fuel will affect...

Page 477: ...tion you should be aware of the following issues Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be difficult or impossible in another country The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable Parts servicing techniques and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle The Mazda warranty is ...

Page 478: ...ssories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety systems This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident Be very careful in choosing and installing add on electrical equipment such as mobile telephones two way radios stereo systems and car alarm systems Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add on equipment or choosing an improp...

Page 479: ... these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident If a passenger is unable to use the device pull off the right of way to a safe area before use If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning use a hands free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices while the vehicle is moving ...

Page 480: ...n specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering turning hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics qTemperature A B C The temperature grades A the highest B and C represent the tire s resist...

Page 481: ...stablished by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary with respect to grade ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS qUniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...

Page 482: ...formation on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the sample below 1 TIN U S DOT tire identification number 2 Passenger car tire 3 Nominal width of tire in millimeters 4 Ratio of height to width aspect ratio 5 Radial 6 Run flat tire 7 Rim diameter code 8 Load index speed symbol 9 Severe snow conditions 10 Tire ply composition and materials used 9 22 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Def...

Page 483: ...ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 215 215 is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters This three digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 65 65 is the aspect ratio This two digit number indicates the tire s ratio of height to widt...

Page 484: ...ample the numbers 457 means the 45st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example the number 2102 means the 21th week of 2002 The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used The number of plies indicates the number of layers of ru...

Page 485: ...ed under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Snow Tires In some heavy snow areas local governments may require true snow tires those with very deeply cut tread These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires on your vehicle SAFETY WARNING The followi...

Page 486: ... that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example T Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars SUVs minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA 115 115 is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters This three digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number t...

Page 487: ...s 90 90 is the Load Index This two or three digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support M M is the speed rating The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated Letter Rating Speed Rating M 81 mph Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A 9 27 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page487 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8B...

Page 488: ... of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is maintained Refer to Tires on page 10 7 NOTE Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the recommended cold tire inflation pressure measured when the tires are cold after the vehicle has been parked...

Page 489: ...re cold meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile 2 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire 3 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve 4 Add air to achieve recommended air pressure 5 If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge 6 Replace the valve cap 7 Repeat with each tire including the spare...

Page 490: ...f the Tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall Area of the Tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread Area of the Tire Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it s mounted on the vehicle Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants Seating capacity is described on the tire label Production options weight is the combination weight of in...

Page 491: ...for correct balance Do not include TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire in rotation Forward Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out of balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation inflate all tire pressures to specification page 10 7 and inspect the lug nuts for tightn...

Page 492: ...equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire The period in which the tire was manufactured both week and year is indicated by a 4 digit number Refer to The tire labeling on page 9 22 qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet...

Page 493: ... inspect the tire for damage If the tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A 9 33 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page493 Monday August 2 2010 1 29...

Page 494: ... dangerous The results of overloading can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety Too much weight on a vehicle s suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure brake failure handling or steering problems irregular tire wear tire failure or other damage Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control It also increases the distance required for stopping In cases ...

Page 495: ... and Load Information label on the driver s door frame or door pillar Look for THE COMBINATION WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg or XXX lbs for your maximum payload The payload listed on the tire label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equi...

Page 496: ...f vehicle occupants The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed value on the tire label 9 36 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page496 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 497: ...is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver s door frame or door pillar The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR GVW GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of th...

Page 498: ...us damage to the vehicle or loss of control Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage 9 38 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information U S A M...

Page 499: ...ngerous Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident injury or damage to the vehicle Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limitations Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR s...

Page 500: ...1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 _ 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from you...

Page 501: ...ou may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov NOTE If you live in the U S A all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to Mazda North Ameri...

Page 502: ...r contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 For additional road safety information please visit the Road Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety menu htm 9 42 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page502 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10...

Page 503: ...011 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 95 101F 11 2011 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS 9999 95 078C 11NAV U S A only 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 9999 EC 078C 11NAV Canada only 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 9999 PR 078C 11NAV Puerto Rico Mexico only 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL qWORKSHOP MANUAL Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train body and chassis qWIRING DIAGRAM P...

Page 504: ...ation regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system This is not a technician s manual 9 44 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page504 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 505: ...azda Identification Numbers 10 2 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 Specifications 10 4 Specifications 10 4 Personalization Features 10 8 Personalization Features 10 8 10 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page505 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 506: ...e cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number Type B Without cover The chassis number is indicated in the position under the floor mat shown in the figure Front side trim Scuff plate To confirm the number consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer because the scuff plate and front side trim must be removed The chassis number is also indicated on the dashboard Refer to Vehicle Identification Numb...

Page 507: ...ntrol Information Label qTire Pressure Label qEngine Number 2 5 liter engine Forward 3 7 liter engine Forward Identification Numbers 10 3 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page507 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 508: ...en cleaning the iridium plugs do not use a wire brush 2 5 liter engine The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged 3 7 liter engine The fine particulate coating on the platinum alloy could be damaged qLubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8 19 Manual transaxle oil Any temperature API Ser...

Page 509: ...l tank 70 0 L 18 5 US gal 15 4 Imp gal Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges qDimensions Item Specification Overall length Without license plate holder 4 920 mm 193 7 in With license plate holder 4 940 mm 194 5 in Overall width 1 840 mm 72 4 in Overall height 1 470 mm 57 9 in Front tread 16 inch 1 595 mm 62 8 in 17 inch 1 595 mm 62 8 in 18 inch 1 585 mm 62 4 in Rear tread 1...

Page 510: ...05 Low beam Halogen 55 H7 H7 Xenon fusion 35 D2S D2S Front turn signal lights Parking lights 28 8 7444NA Fog lightsí 55 H11 H11 Front side marker lights 4 9 168 Side turn signal lights Integrated with outside mirrors í LED 1 High mount brake light LED 1 Rear turn signal lights 26 9 3757A Brake lights Taillights Rear side marker lights 26 9 6 7 3057A LED 1 Reverse lights 17 9 W16W 921 License plate...

Page 511: ...hen changing tires extra care must be taken to be sure the TPMS is working page 5 27 Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8 32 Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear P205 65R16 94H 220 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa 32 psi P215 55R17 93V 220 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa 32 psi P235 45R18 94W 220 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa 32 psi Temporary spa...

Page 512: ...tivates function that allows interior lamp to illuminate automatically when ignition is switched off Activated Deactivated Deactivates function that allows interior lamp to illuminate automatically when doors are unlocked Activated Deactivated Time required for interior lamp to turn off automatically prevents battery depletion when a door is open ajar 30 minutes 10 minutes Smart turn Activates fun...

Page 513: ... open trunk when advanced keys are both inside trunk or outside vehicle Permitted Not permitted Deactivates function that allows power supply to turn off automatically when ignition has been switched to ACC for a long period of time Activated Deactivated Selects a transition pattern in which ignition position can be switched when pressing push button start ON Off ON ACC Off Deactivates advanced ke...

Page 514: ...e unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or Off The auto door lock function is disabled All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is shifted from park P to any other gear position all the doors and the liftgate lock automatically When the ignition is switched ON and the ...

Page 515: ...11 Index 11 1 Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page515 Monday August 2 2010 1 29 PM Form No 8BG7 EC 10H ...

Page 516: ... Shift lock system 5 15 Transaxle ranges 5 14 B Battery Emergency starting 7 14 Maintenance 8 30 Specifications 10 4 Beep Sounds Blind spot monitoring system warning 5 60 Electronic steering lock warning 5 60 Ignition key reminder 5 60 Seat belt warning 5 60 Tire inflation pressure warning 5 60 Before Starting the Engine 4 5 After getting in 4 5 Before getting in 4 5 Blind Spot Monitoring BSM Syst...

Page 517: ...hild restraint precautions 2 26 Child restraint system installation position 2 30 Installing child restraint systems 2 31 LATCH child restraint systems 2 37 Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors 3 35 Climate Control System 6 2 Gas specifications 10 6 Clock 6 146 Courtesy Lights 6 144 Cruise Control 5 20 Cup Holder 6 149 Customer Assistance 9 2 D Dashboard Illumination 5 43 Daytime Running Lights 5 65 ...

Page 518: ...ning 5 72 Headlights 5 61 Flat Tire 7 3 Changing 7 6 Spare tire and tool storage 7 3 F Fluids Classification 10 4 Owner maintenance 8 15 Fog Lights 5 66 Foot Brake 5 5 Front Seats Electrically Operated Seats 2 4 Front Seats Manually Operated Seats 2 2 Fuel Filler lid and cap 3 43 Gauge 5 42 Requirements 4 2 Tank capacity 10 5 Fuses 8 47 Panel description 8 50 Replacement 8 47 G Gauges 5 38 Glove C...

Page 519: ... 7 15 K Keyless Entry System 3 25 Keys 3 24 L Label Information 10 2 Lane Change Signals 5 65 Light Bulbs Replacement 8 38 Specifications 10 6 Lighting Control 5 61 Lubricant Quality 10 4 M Maintenance Introduction 8 2 Owner maintenance precautions 8 16 Owner maintenance schedule 8 15 Scheduled 8 3 Manual Transaxle Operation 5 11 Recommendations for shifting 5 12 Map Lights 6 144 Meters and Gauges...

Page 520: ...ight beep 2 24 S Seats Front seat Electrically operated seats 2 4 Front seat Manually operated seats 2 2 Rear seat 2 9 Seat warmer 2 12 Security System Immobilizer system with advanced key 3 50 Immobilizer system without advanced key 3 54 Theft deterrent system 3 58 Service Publications 9 43 Shopping Bag Hook 6 153 Side Extention Sunvisors 6 142 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Specifications 10 4 ...

Page 521: ...res Flat tire 7 3 Inflation pressure 8 32 Replacement 8 34 Rotation 8 33 Snow tires 4 9 Spare tire and tool storage 7 3 Specifications 10 7 Tire chains 4 9 Uniform tire quality grading system UTQGS 9 20 Tool 7 3 T Towing Description 7 18 Emergency towing 7 18 Recreational towing 7 19 Trailer towing 4 12 Traction Control System TCS 5 24 TCS DSC indicator light 5 24 Trailer Towing 4 12 Trip Meter 5 ...

Page 522: ...ensioner system 5 49 KEY 5 54 Low fuel 5 50 Low washer fluid level 5 52 Powertrain malfunction reduced power 5 49 Seat belt 5 50 Tire pressure monitoring system 5 52 Warranty 9 14 Washer Fluid 8 26 Weights 10 5 Wheel Replacement 8 35 Windows Power windows 3 40 Windshield Washer 5 70 Windshield Wipers 5 67 Blades replacement 8 27 Winter Driving 4 8 11 8 Index Mazda6_8BG7 EC 10H_Edition1 Page522 Mon...

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