Mazda 6 User Manual

Mazda 6 User Manual

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  • Page 3 Mazda North American Operations Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your The symbol below, located on some parts Mazda. By reading your manual, you can of the vehicle, indicates that this manual find out about the features, important contains information related to the part.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.
  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ..........1-2 Exterior Overview ................. 1-4...
  • Page 8 Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. Power window lock switch ................page 3-27 Power window switches ..................page 3-24 Power door lock switch ..................
  • Page 9 Headlight leveling switch .................. page 5-42 Dashboard illumination ..................page 5-28 TCS-OFF switch ....................page 5-22 Lighting control/Turn signals ................page 5-41 Audio control switch ..................page 6-43 Instrument cluster ....................page 5-25 Air bags ......................page 2-45 Wiper and washer lever ..................page 5-43 Cruise control switches ..................
  • Page 10: Exterior Overview

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Sedan/5-Door The equipment and installation position varies by model.
  • Page 11 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ......................page 3-20 Hatch ......................... page 3-12 Antenna ......................page 6-16 Rear window defroster ..................page 5-45 Power windows ....................page 3-23 Tires ........................page 8-38 Light bulbs ......................page 8-43 Hood ........................
  • Page 12 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Sport Wagon The equipment and installation position varies by model.
  • Page 13 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Liftgate ......................page 3-14 Antenna ......................page 6-16 Rear window defroster ..................page 5-45 Power windows ....................page 3-23 Tires ........................page 8-38 Light bulbs ......................page 8-43 Hood ........................page 3-32 Windshield wiper blades ..................page 8-32 Moonroof ......................
  • Page 15: Essential Safety Equipment

    Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ....................2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ........2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ........2-5 Rear Seat ................... 2-9 Seat Belt Systems ................ 2-16 Seat Belt Precautions ..............
  • Page 16: Seats

    Such modifications could damage the Seat Slide supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is WARNING any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Driver's Seat Adjustment: Adjusting the driver's seat while the Damaged Front Seats: vehicle is moving is dangerous.
  • Page 17 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original To change the seatback angle, lean position and the seat is locked in place by forward slightly while raising the lever. attempting to push it forward and Then lean back to the desired position and backward.
  • Page 18 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Height adjustment To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the By moving the seat lever up or down, the desired position. seat bottom height can be adjusted. To lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down.
  • Page 19 Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Damaged Front Seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous.
  • Page 20 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Recline (Driver's Seat) CAUTION The seat-bottom power adjustment is WARNING operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can Reclining: damage the motors. Sitting in a reclined position while the To prevent the battery from running vehicle is moving is dangerous down, avoid using the power because you don't get the full...
  • Page 21 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Change the seatback angle by pressing the Rear height adjustment front or rear side of the reclining switch. Raise or lower the back of the switch to Release the switch at the desired position. adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom. Height adjustment Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the...
  • Page 22 Essential Safety Equipment Seats To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the Lumbar Support Adjustment desired position. (Driver's Seat) To lower the head restraint, press the stop- To adjust the lumbar support, pull the catch release, then push the head restraint lever forward.
  • Page 23: Rear Seat

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat NOTE The seat temperature is regulated WARNING automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or off, it cannot be adjusted. Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous.
  • Page 24 Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING WARNING Unlocked Seatback: Children and the Folding Rear Seats: The seatback plays an important role Playing with the folding rear seats is in your protection in a vehicle. dangerous. Once the seats are back Leaving the seatback unlocked is up, a child in the trunk would not be dangerous as it can allow passengers able to get out the way they had...
  • Page 25 Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. After checking that the rear seats are WARNING clear, open the trunk and pull the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the trunk. Folding Seatbacks with Remote Handle Levers: Not checking the rear seat area for persons before folding the seatbacks with the remote handle levers is dangerous.
  • Page 26 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Easy Fold Down Rear Seatbacks WARNING and Forward Slide Seat Bottom for Added Luggage Space (5- Folding Seatbacks with Remote Door/Sport Wagon) Handle Levers: The seatback can be folded down and the Not checking the rear seat area for seat bottom slid forward to provide a flat persons before folding the seatbacks surface extending from the back of the...
  • Page 27 Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding left-rear seatback. belt before folding the rear-left Leaving the lap portion of the belt seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the fastened could cause damage to the seat belt fastened could cause damage to the belt, buckle and seatback.
  • Page 28 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Head Restraint (5-Door/Sport WARNING Wagon) Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks: WARNING A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a Head Restraints Adjustment: collision or sudden stop, the seat belt Driving with the head restraints cannot provide adequate protection.
  • Page 29 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Armrest The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used or placed upright(no occupant in the center seat). WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over the Armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a rear seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and...
  • Page 30: Seat Belt Systems

    Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
  • Page 31 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
  • Page 32 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is retracted, 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.
  • Page 33: Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt (Except Center- WARNING Rear Position) Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: NOTE Improper positioning of the shoulder When using the center-rear seat belt, portion of the seat belt is dangerous. refer to Center-Rear Position Seat Always make sure the shoulder Belt (page 2-23).
  • Page 34 If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
  • Page 35: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner And Load Limiting Systems

    The load limiting increase. Always have an Authorized system releases belt webbing in a Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt controlled manner to reduce belt force on pretensioners and air bags after any the occupant's chest.
  • Page 36 ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. NOTE The pretensioner system will only A system malfunction is indicated when...
  • Page 37: Center-Rear Position Seat Belt

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Center-Rear Position Seat WARNING Belt Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder with Only One Buckle: belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor Fastening the center-rear seat belt buckle (B) are fastened. with only one buckle is dangerous.
  • Page 38 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Unfastening the Seat Belt NOTE Depress the button on the buckle. To encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times except when folding the rear seat forward.
  • Page 39 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Sedan (Behind head restraint on left Sport Wagon side) To stow the seat belt, retract the belt, put tongues (A) and (C) together and insert them into the ceiling recess. Ceiling recess 5-Door (Left side of luggage compartment) To pull out the seat belt, slide tongue (A) with your finger while moving it...
  • Page 40: Seat Belt Extender

    15cm (6 in). Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer for more information. NOTE WARNING When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle.
  • Page 41: Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

    ON beep sound will not be period (90 seconds) has passed. position. heard. Belt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-27...
  • Page 42 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front passenger seat NOTE The seat belt warning light/beep reminds To allow the front passenger seat the front passenger to fasten the seat belt. weight sensor to function properly, If the front passenger seat belt is not do not place and sit on an additional fastened when the ignition switch is seat cushion on the front passenger...
  • Page 43: Child-Restraint Systems

    Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Mazda strongly recommends that children be properly restrained and child-restraint systems of all kinds are properly secured on the rear seats which are the best place for children.
  • Page 44 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions and Always Keep the Child-Restraint System Buckled Down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous.
  • Page 45 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Seating Children in a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, the vehicle is also equipped with an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-38). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat for children, seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under the following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag deploying...
  • Page 46 To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your child touches them. NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems (page 2-40).
  • Page 47: Installing Child-Restraint Systems

    If installed on the seats that take tethers to you are not sure whether you have a be effective. In your Mazda, tethered LATCH system or tether, check in the child-restraint systems can only be child-restraint system manufacturer's...
  • Page 48 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. To get the retractor into the automatic NOTE locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire Inspect this function before each use of length of the belt is out of the retractor. the child-restraint system.
  • Page 49 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5-Door/Sport WARNING Wagon) Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system.
  • Page 50 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Tether strap position (Sedan) WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Child-restraint system anchorages are Tether designed to withstand only those loads strap imposed by correctly installed child- restraint systems.Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
  • Page 51 If you cannot put all children in the rear air bags: seat, at least put the smallest children in Every Mazda side air bag will have a the rear and be sure the largest child up SRS AIRBAG tag on the outboard front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder of the front seats.
  • Page 52 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Front Passenger's Seat Child- WARNING Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side...
  • Page 53 2-53. restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is essential...
  • Page 54: Latch Child-Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat that slide through the passenger seat when it is in the fully rearward position. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger.
  • Page 55 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint System Anchor bracket location (Sedan) Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors.
  • Page 56 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Tether strap position (5-Door/Sport LATCH Child-Restraint System Wagon) Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) Route between head restraint upright. The LATCH lower anchors at the center Tether strap of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions.
  • Page 57 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. Expand the area between the seat Anchor bracket location (Sedan) bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors. Tether strap position (Sedan) Tether strap NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LATCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system.
  • Page 58 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location and tether strap position (Sport Wagon) Anchor Tether strap bracket WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
  • Page 59: Srs Air Bags

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify SRS AIRBAG location indicator marks). They are located in: The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) í...
  • Page 60 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only 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 collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate.
  • Page 61 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.
  • Page 64: Supplemental Restraint System Components

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: The air bag system with inflators and air bags. The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: The steering wheel hub The front passenger dashboard í...
  • Page 65 (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-53) (6) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-21) (7) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-53) (8) Front passenger seat weight sensor control module...
  • Page 66 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags í Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components Sedan/5-Door Sport Wagon (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor í...
  • Page 67: How The Air Bags Work

    The front air bags will function only once. After that, the front air bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components. The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in two energy stages. During an impact of moderate severity the front air bags deploy with lesser energy, whereas during more severe impacts, they deploy with more energy.
  • Page 68 If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After about 6 seconds it goes out. 2-54...
  • Page 69 ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.
  • Page 70 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Increasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous.
  • Page 71 If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Driver and front passenger buckle switches The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.
  • Page 72 The side and curtain air bags will function only once. After that, the side and curtain air bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.
  • Page 73 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driving into a big hole or hitting the far Front air bag activation side of a hole. A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph).
  • Page 74 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags í Rear-ending or running under a truck's Side and curtain air bag activation tail gate may not provide the stopping Greater than moderate impact to one side force necessary for air bag deployment. of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags on that side to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags.
  • Page 75 If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. í 2-61 Some models.
  • Page 76 ON position or does not illuminate is turned to the ON position. If any of as indicated in the chart. For more these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda details about this indicator light and Dealer as soon as possible. The system this chart, refer to Front passenger may not work in an accident.
  • Page 77 Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.
  • Page 78 2-64...
  • Page 79: Knowing Your Mazda

    Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ................3-2 Keys ..................3-2 Keyless Entry System ............... 3-3 Door Locks ................3-9 Hatch (5-Door) ................ 3-12 Liftgate (Sport Wagon) ............3-14 Trunk Lid (Sedan) ..............
  • Page 80: Doors And Locks

    They could If your key is lost, consult your play with power windows or other Authorized Mazda Dealer and have controls, or even make the vehicle your code number ready. move. Don't leave the keys in your...
  • Page 81: Keyless Entry System

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To retract the key, press the release button Keyless Entry System and rotate the key into the holder. This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the hatch/liftgate, and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows.
  • Page 82 To install a Unlock button new battery, refer to Maintenance (page 3-6). Additional transmitters can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be Operation used with the keyless entry system indicator light per vehicle.
  • Page 83 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE NOTE (U.S.A.) (Without theft-deterrent system) This device complies with Part 15 of The hazard warning lights will flash the FCC Rules. Operation is subject once to indicate that all doors and the to the following two conditions: (1) hatch/liftgate are locked.
  • Page 84 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Turning on the alarm NOTE Pressing the panic button for 1 second or (Without theft-deterrent system) more will trigger the alarm for about 2 The hazard warning lights will flash minutes and 30 seconds, and the...
  • Page 85 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and CAUTION push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.
  • Page 86 ( authority to operate the equipment. facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmitter. Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 87: Door Locks

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING WARNING Vehicles Left Unlocked: (Except sedan) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is Unattended Children and Pets: dangerous as children could lock Leaving a child or an animal themselves in a hot vehicle, which unattended in a parked vehicle is could result in death.
  • Page 88 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter NOTE The doors can be locked/unlocked by Lockout prevention keeps you from operating the keyless entry system locking the driver's door with the key transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System in the ignition switch.
  • Page 89 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Door Child Safety Locks NOTE These locks are intended to help prevent Holding the key in the unlocked children from accidentally opening the position in the driver's door lock for rear doors. Use them both whenever a about a second unlocks all doors and child rides in the vehicle.
  • Page 90: Hatch (5-Door)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening and Closing the Hatch Hatch (5-Door) To open the hatch, pull up on the handle. WARNING Open Hatch and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous.
  • Page 91 Don't place anything on top After performing this emergency of the cover. measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as This cover can be removed for more possible. room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;...
  • Page 92: Liftgate (Sport Wagon)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening and Closing the Liftgate Liftgate (Sport Wagon) Opening the liftgate WARNING Pull up on the handle. Open Liftgate and Exhaust Gas: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin.
  • Page 93 After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Closing the liftgate Notch Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut.
  • Page 94 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Slowly pull out the cover towards you 2. Press and hold the button on the right and insert the cover ends into the hook side of the retainer bar and lift the bar.
  • Page 95 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE WARNING The width of the net anchors can be Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: shortened by pushing both sides Not securing cargo while driving is inward. dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
  • Page 96 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION CAUTION When disengaging the net anchors, hold Moving the rear seatbacks with the the top of the net firmly in your hand. If retainer bar mounted could scratch the you lose control of the net, it will interior of the vehicle.
  • Page 97 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. Slide the retainer bar in the direction CAUTION indicated in the figure, and engage the anchors into the seatback retainers. When disengaging the net anchors, hold the top of the net firmly in your hand. If...
  • Page 98: Trunk Lid (Sedan)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid Trunk Lid (Sedan) WARNING WARNING Trunk Access and Children: Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle children in the vehicle with the keys is is dangerous.
  • Page 99 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the key Trunk Light Insert the key into the slot and turn it The trunk light is on when the lid is open clockwise. and off when it's closed.
  • Page 100: Inside Trunk Release Lever (Sedan)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release WARNING Lever (Sedan) Trunk Access and Children: Your vehicle is equipped with an inside Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving trunk release lever that provides a means children in the vehicle with the keys is of escape for children and adults in the dangerous.
  • Page 101: Power Windows

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the Trunk Lid from the Power Windows Inside The ignition switch must be in the ON Slide the inside trunk release lever in the position for the power windows to direction of the arrow. The lever is made operate.
  • Page 102 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Operating the Front Power Windows Manual opening/closing To open a power window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. NOTE To close the power window to the desired Each passenger power window can position, lightly pull up the switch.
  • Page 103 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Canceling the two-step down function NOTE To cancel the two-step down function for If the battery had been disconnected the front power windows, carry out the during vehicle maintenance or for other following procedure using the master reasons, the power windows will not control switches.
  • Page 104 In the event the jam-safe function despite doing the restore procedure, activates and the power window cannot consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. be closed automatically using the auto- opening method, pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close.
  • Page 105 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To open the power window to the desired NOTE position, hold down the switch. To close the power window to the desired For engine-off operation of the position, pull up the switch. power window, the switch must be...
  • Page 106: Opening/Closing The Power Windows From Outside

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening/Closing the Power WARNING Windows from Outside Unintentional Window Operation: Front door windows can be opened or Unintentional power window closed from outside the vehicle after the operation is dangerous. A person's doors and the hatch/liftgate/trunk lid are hands, head, or neck could be caught closed.
  • Page 107 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Auto-Opening Sedan Because nobody likes getting into a very Lock button hot car, we have introduced a way to get a head start on cooling it, even before you Unlock button put your seat belts on and insert your key Panic button in the ignition.
  • Page 108 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold 2. Turn the key toward the back and hold it. After the doors and the hatch/liftgate it. After the doors and the hatch/liftgate are unlocked, the windows fully open are locked, the windows close while automatically.
  • Page 109: Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap

    Close CAUTION Open Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems.
  • Page 110: Hood

    Contact an result in a serious accident. Always Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as check that the hood is closed and possible. securely locked. Opening the Hood 1.
  • Page 111: Moonroof

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift í Moonroof the hood. The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch 3.
  • Page 112 Doors and Locks Slide Operation NOTE To open to any position, press the rear of After washing your Mazda or after a the slide switch. rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water To close, press the front of the slide penetration which could cause rust and switch.
  • Page 113 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION The sunshade doesn't tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, don't push up on it. 3-35...
  • Page 114: Security System

    Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System CAUTION The immobilizer system allows the engine When starting the engine do not allow to start only with a key the system the following, as the engine may not recognizes. start due to the electronic signal from...
  • Page 115 If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving, don't 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 won't be able to restart it.
  • Page 116 They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Always keep a spare key, in case one is lost. If a key is lost, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining keys and immobilizer system.
  • Page 117: Theft-Deterrent System Í

    Knowing Your Mazda Security System If the system is triggered again, the lights í Theft-Deterrent System and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with The optional theft-deterrent system is the key or with the transmitter.
  • Page 118 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Mazda recommends that you affix it to the NOTE lower rear corner of a front door window. The trunk lid can be opened with the key or the transmitter even when the system is armed. The alarm will not come on and the system will remain armed.
  • Page 119: Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors Outside Mirrors WARNING Check the mirror angles before driving. Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the WARNING vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the...
  • Page 120 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control Auto-dimming mirror by placing the selector switch in the middle position. í Mirror defroster To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-45).
  • Page 121 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the NOTE automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. Do not use glass cleaner or suspend To reactivate the automatic dimming objects on or around the light sensor.
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  • Page 123 Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........4-2 Fuel Requirements ..............4-2 Emission Control System ............4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......... 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ............4-6 Before Getting In ..............4-6 After Getting In ................. 4-6 Driving Tips ................... 4-7 Break-In Period .................
  • Page 124: Before Driving Your Mazda

    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 oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels.
  • Page 125: Emission Control System

    Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. Don't coast with the ignition switch turned off. Don't descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switch turned off.
  • Page 126 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality.
  • Page 127: Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)

    When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin.
  • Page 128: Before Starting The Engine

    Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In After Getting In Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, Are all doors closed and locked? and outside lights are clean. Is the seat adjusted properly? Inspect inflation pressures and Are the inside and outside mirrors condition of tires.
  • Page 129: Driving Tips

    Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few How you operate your Mazda determines precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use miles) may add to the performance, these suggestions to help save money on economy, and life of your Mazda.
  • Page 130: Hazardous Driving

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips For more traction in starting on Hazardous Driving slippery surfaces, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip WARNING material under the front wheels. Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
  • Page 131: Rocking The Vehicle

    Spinning the Wheels: Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to When the vehicle is stuck, spinning perform the following precautions: the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
  • Page 132: Driving In Flooded Area

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area WARNING WARNING Mixing Tire Types: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's handling Driving with Wet Brakes: could be greatly affected and result in Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
  • Page 133: Overloading

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Vehicle Load Weight: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage.
  • Page 134: Towing

    Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda6 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda6. 4-12...
  • Page 135: Driving Your Mazda

    Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..............5-2 Ignition Switch ................5-2 Starting the Engine ..............5-3 Brake System ................5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ..........5-11 Power Steering ................ 5-18 Cruise Control .................
  • Page 136: Starting And Driving

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transaxle Ignition Switch To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in Ignition Switch Positions the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK...
  • Page 137: Starting The Engine

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the NOTE steering wheel from side to side. Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. ACC (Accessory) This system meets all Canadian...
  • Page 138: Brake System

    Should power-assist fail, you can stop by 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for applying greater force than normal to the about 10 seconds. brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
  • Page 139: Parking Brake

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake WARNING Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards Driving with Wet Brakes: with a greater amount of force than is Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
  • Page 140 Brake System Warning Light 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. This warning has the following functions:...
  • Page 141 ABS. The ABS cannot compensate for Should this happen, consult an Authorized unsafe and reckless driving, excessive Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire...
  • Page 142 Don't drive with both lights on, have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates.
  • Page 143: Manual Transaxle Operation

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation CAUTION Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
  • Page 144 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3.0-liter engine For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear Vehicle speed 1 to 2 27 km/h (17 mph) 2 to 3 48 km/h (30 mph) 3 to 4 56 km/h (35 mph)
  • Page 145: Automatic Transaxle Controls

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
  • Page 146: Shift-Lock System

    Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle damage. D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 5-gear/6-gear sequence. * 3.0-liter engine model 5-12...
  • Page 147: Manual Shift Mode

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Shift Mode NOTE This mode gives you the feel of driving a If you change to manual shift mode manual transaxle vehicle by operating the when the vehicle is stopped, the gear shift lever and allows you to control will shift to M1.
  • Page 148 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Gear position indicator Shifting The numeral for the selected gear Manually Shifting up illuminates. (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6 To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model...
  • Page 149 94 km/h (59 mph) M2→M1 47 km/h (30 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear Vehicle speed M5 or M4→M3 30 km/h (18 mph) M3 or M2→M1 10 km/h (6 mph) 5-15...
  • Page 150 133 km/h (82 mph) is released. M3→M2 48 km/h (30 mph) Between 10 and 46 km/h M2→M1 12 km/h (7 mph) (6 and 28 mph), depending on M3→M2 how much the accelerator pedal Shifting specification (3.0-liter engine is released. model) M2→M1...
  • Page 151 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the Recommendations for shifting load weight and grade steepness. Upshifting 3. Release the brake pedal while For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
  • Page 152: Power Steering

    WARNING If the steering feels rigid during normal Cruise Control Use: driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Using cruise control in the following Dealer. conditions could cause you to lose control of the vehicle:...
  • Page 153 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using the cruise control is dangerous as it may be switched on accidentally. This could result in loss of vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFF...
  • Page 154 Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that NOTE allows you to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a The SET function can't be activated momentary tap of the RES/ACCEL until about 2 seconds after the ON/ button.
  • Page 155 ACCEL button. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/COAST button. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.
  • Page 156: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Press the CANCEL button. Traction Control System í (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction.
  • Page 157 Starting and Driving If the light stays on when the TCS is not TCS Indicator Light switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE After starting the engine when the coolant temperature is extremely low, This indicator light stays on for a few the TCS is automatically turned off.
  • Page 158 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When TCS is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
  • Page 159: Instrument Cluster And Indicators

    Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................... page 5-26 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ..........page 5-26 Tachometer ......................page 5-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..............
  • Page 160 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Speedometer NOTE The speedometer indicates the speed of (Standard meter) the vehicle. The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK Meter Selector position.
  • Page 161 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge the vehicle is driven until the meter is The engine coolant temperature gauge again reset. Return it to 0.0 by holding shows the temperature of the engine the selector depressed for more than 1 coolant.
  • Page 162: Dashboard Illumination

    Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Fuel Gauge Dashboard Illumination The fuel gauge shows approximately how Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the much fuel is in the tank. We recommend brightness of the instrument cluster and keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the other illuminations in the dashboard.
  • Page 163 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 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.
  • Page 164: Warning/Indicator Lights And Beep Sounds

    Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-32 Charging System Warning Light 5-33 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-34...
  • Page 165 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-35 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-37 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-37 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-37 Security Indicator Light 5-37 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light...
  • Page 166 Brake System Warning Light 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. This warning has the following functions:...
  • Page 167: Charging System Warning Light

    Warning Light on at the Same Time: Should this happen, consult an Authorized Driving when the brake system Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. warning light and ABS warning light are on at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are on, the rear...
  • Page 168: Check Engine Light

    4. Check the warning light. flashes continuously, do not drive at high If the light remains illuminated even after speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda you add oil, have your vehicle towed to Dealer as soon as possible. an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 169: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Refuel as soon as possible. illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when...
  • Page 170 If the front passenger seat belt is not The belt minder can be deactivated. fastened when the ignition switch is Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to turned to the ON position, the warning deactivate and restore the seat belt light/beep operates to give you further minder.
  • Page 171: Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

    If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an Door-Ajar Warning Light 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. Security Indicator Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed.
  • Page 172: Shift Position Indicator Light

    If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: The high-beam headlights are on.
  • Page 173: Cruise Main Indicator Light

    í If the light stays on when the TCS is not TCS Indicator Light switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE After starting the engine when the coolant temperature is extremely low, This indicator light stays on for a few the TCS is automatically turned off.
  • Page 174: Beep Sounds

    If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is...
  • Page 175: Switches And Controls

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lights-On Reminder Lighting Control If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.
  • Page 176: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls í Headlight Leveling Turn and Lane-Change The number of riders and weight of cargo Signals in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights. Turn Signal The headlight leveling switch adjusts this Move the signal lever down (for a left angle.
  • Page 177: Fog Lights Í

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls í Fog Lights Windshield Wipers and Washer Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
  • Page 178 After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If they don't resume functioning, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to the side of the road Windshield Washer and park off the right-of-way. Wait until...
  • Page 179: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Í

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster Rear Window Wiper and í Washer The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
  • Page 180: Horn

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning Horn To sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering wheel. CAUTION Don't 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.
  • Page 181: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher HomeLink Wireless í Control System The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway. NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are The hazard warning lights warn other...
  • Page 182 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 Safety Stop and Reverse Feature: CANADA: 4112A-OBIHL3 Using the HomeLink system with any This device complies with FCC rules garage door opener that lacks the part 15. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 183 (most commonly a garage door opener). NOTE 6. At the garage door opener receiver Some gate operators and garage door (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate openers may require you to replace this the learn or smart button. This can...
  • Page 184 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the learn or Gate operator/Canadian smart button. (The name and color of Programming the button may vary by manufacturer.) Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time-out (or quit)
  • Page 185 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Reprogramming the HomeLink system To program a device to HomeLink 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.
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  • Page 187: Interior Comfort

    Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............... 6-2 Operating Tips ................6-2 Vent Operation ................6-3 Types of the Climate Control System ........6-5 Manual Type ................6-6 Fully Automatic Type ............. 6-11 Audio System ................6-16 Antenna ................... 6-16 Operating Tips for Audio System ...........
  • Page 188: Climate Control System

    Lack of refrigerant Clearing the Air Inlet may make the air conditioner less efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow Dealer for refrigerant inspection. and ice from the hood and the air inlet in...
  • Page 189: Climate Control System

    Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation 2. Rotate the air vent left and right to Adjusting the Vents adjust the direction of airflow. Directing airflow 1. Press the upper part of the air vent to open it. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents.
  • Page 190 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents...
  • Page 191: Types Of The Climate Control System

    Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Manual Type ......................page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type ..................... page 6-11...
  • Page 192: Manual Type

    Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type Air intake selector A/C Switch Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Control Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 Fan off This dial controls temperature. Turn it 1 Low speed clockwise for hot and counterclockwise 2 Medium low speed...
  • Page 193 Climate Control System Mode selector dial Air intake selector Turn the mode selector dial to select This switch controls the source of air airflow mode (page 6-4). entering the vehicle. A/C switch Press the switch to alternate between the positions. The indicator light for the selected mode will illuminate.
  • Page 194 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Cooling (With Air Conditioner) WARNING 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. The Recirculated Air Position: Using the position in cold or 2. Set the temperature control dial to the rainy weather will cause the windows cold position.
  • Page 195 Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE WARNING When maximum cooling is desired, Foggy Windshield: set the temperature control dial to the Using the position with the extreme cold position and set the air temperature control set to the cold intake selector to the position, position will cause the outside of the then set the fan control dial to...
  • Page 196 Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when you want to dehumidify the cabin air. 6-10...
  • Page 197: Fully Automatic Type

    A/C following functions will be automatically switch and windshield defroster controlled in accordance with the set switch. Other functions will continue temperature: to operate automatically. Airflow temperature Amount of airflow Selection of airflow mode 6-11...
  • Page 198 OFF switch Mode selector switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the The desired airflow mode can be selected climate control system. (page 6-4). Temperature control dial NOTE With the airflow mode set to position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature,...
  • Page 199 Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the To turn off the system, press the OFF position in cold or rainy weather. switch. 6-13...
  • Page 200 Sunlight sensor conditioner automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate). The air conditioner will direct dehumidified air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will be increased. 6-14...
  • Page 201 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Interior temperature sensor 6-15...
  • Page 202: Audio System

    Otherwise the battery could go dead. If a digital cellular phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur from the audio system, however, this does not indicate that the system has been damaged. 6-16...
  • Page 203 This causes a slight delay in reception and may be heard as a broken FM Station sound or a distortion. This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmitter. 40—50km (25—30 miles) Reflected wave Direct 6-17...
  • Page 204 At this time there will be some the transmitter. Reception in such fringe noise from this disturbance. areas is characterized by sound breakup. Station 2 Station 1 88.3 MHz 88.1 MHz 6-18...
  • Page 205 Should the unit not operate normally, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Only cassette tapes that play no longer Never attempt to repair it or insert a than 90 minutes should be used.
  • Page 206 The following precautions should be observed. Do not spill any liquid on the audio system. If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc. Do not insert any objects, other than CDs, into the slot. Transparent 6-20...
  • Page 207 CD Player Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. 6-21...
  • Page 208 Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature may damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make them unplayable. 6-22...
  • Page 209 PRO and RIFF MP3 formats. The folder order is automatically assigned and this order cannot be optionally set. Any folder without an MP3 file will be ignored. (It will be skipped and the folder number will not be displayed.) 6-23...
  • Page 210 _ are available. ISO 9660 An international standard for logical formatting of CD-ROM files and folders. It is divided into three separate levels based on differences in file naming procedures, data configuration and other characteristics. 6-24...
  • Page 211 ID3 Tag ID3 tag is a method for storing information related to the music in an MP3 file. Information such as track, artist and album name can be stored. This content can be freely edited using ID3 editing function software. 6-25...
  • Page 212 MEMO 6-26...
  • Page 213: Audio Set

    Power/Volume/Sound Controls ................page 6-28 Operating the Radio ....................page 6-30 Operating the Cassette Tape Player ................ page 6-32 Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............. page 6-34 Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ............... page 6-36 Error Indications ..................... page 6-42...
  • Page 214 Volume adjustment Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. To adjust the volume, turn the power/ volume dial. 6-28...
  • Page 215 The automatic level control is a feature system can be set on or off. 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. 6-29...
  • Page 216 NOTE Manual tuning Turning the manual tuning dial will If the FM broadcast signal becomes change the frequency higher or lower. weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the ST indicator will go out. 6-30...
  • Page 217 Press and release the auto memory button Preset channel tuning ) to recall stations from the auto- The 6 preset channels can be used to store stored stations. One stored station will be 6 AM and 12 FM stations. selected each time; its frequency and channel number will be displayed.
  • Page 218 Ejecting the cassette tape in the unit when the cassette tape play button ( ) is pressed, NO TAPE Press the cassette tape eject button ( ) to will flash on and off. eject the cassette tape. í 6-32 Some models.
  • Page 219 Press the APC button ( ) to the beginning of the next selection. Press the APC button ( ) to the beginning of the one being played. To stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. 6-33...
  • Page 220 ) once to skip back to the beginning of the current When the load button ( ) is pressed, track. the CD will load and play even if the CD eject button ( ) had been previously pressed. í 6-34 Some models.
  • Page 221 Press the random button ( ) during play. The next selection will be randomly selected ( RDM will be displayed). Press the random button ( ) once again to cancel random play. 6-35...
  • Page 222 The disc number and the track number will be displayed. NOTE If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files, playback of the two file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded. í 6-36 Some models.
  • Page 223 CD number for less than 5 is heard. seconds after the beep sound is heard. 2. When IN is displayed, insert the CD. 3. Pull out the CD. 3. When IN is displayed again, insert the next CD. 6-37...
  • Page 224 Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the beginning of the current track. Disc search During music CD playback To change the disc, press the DISC button ) during playback. 6-38...
  • Page 225 RDM is displayed. repeatedly. RPT is displayed. 2. To cancel the random play, press the 2. Press the button again to cancel the button again after 3 seconds. repeat play. 6-39...
  • Page 226 This unit can only read English (including numerals) one-byte characters. If any other character is included, NO TITLE will be displayed. Depending on the CD writing software used, proper display may not be possible. 6-40...
  • Page 227 If CHECK CD is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check for damage, dirt, or smudges on the CD, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. 6-41...
  • Page 228 Interior Comfort Audio System Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution Insert the CD properly. If the error indication...
  • Page 229: Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) Í

    When all CDs are ejected. The VOICE button is operable with the audio unit turned off. Without navigation system Mazda has installed this system to prevent distraction while driving the vehicle and using audio controls on the dashboard. Always make safe driving your first priority.
  • Page 230 Press the seek switch ( ), the radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1 6). Press the seek switch ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard to...
  • Page 231 If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. To mute the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). 6-45...
  • Page 232: Safety Certification

    This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player with the top case of the unit removed.
  • Page 233: Interior Equipment

    If any door is left opened, the light goes out after about 30 minutes to save the battery. The light turns on again when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or when any door is opened after all doors have been closed. 6-47...
  • Page 234: Map Lights

    The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. Front With moonroof Switch Front Overhead Lights Position Light off Light on when any door is open Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on 6-48...
  • Page 235: Courtesy Lights

    Sport Wagon Rear Switch Luggage Compartment Light Position Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. Luggage Compartment Light 5-Door Courtesy light 6-49...
  • Page 236: Information Display

    OPEN/CLOSE button (with navigation system) AMB button (with outside temperature display ) TILT button (with navigation system) CLOCK/CLK button SET button Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: Clock Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) Climate Control Display Audio Display 6-50...
  • Page 237: Ambient Temperature Display

    Press the AMB button again to SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When switch the display from ambient the button is released, a beep will sound temperature to the temperature set and the clock will be reset as follows: for the air conditioner. (Example) 6-51...
  • Page 238: Cup Holder

    The audio system status is displayed. To could be scalded. Never use a cup operate the audio system, refer to holder to hold hot liquids while the Audio System (page 6-16). vehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder:...
  • Page 239 Bottle holder CAUTION Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center Don't use the bottle holders for armrest. containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 6-53...
  • Page 240 To use, pull the knob, and the lid opens temperature. automatically. Knob Overhead Console This console box is designed to store eyeglasses or other accessories. Push and release to open. 6-54...
  • Page 241 Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock Lock Storage Box (5-Door/Sport Wagon) To open, turn the knobs and remove the cover. Center Console Luggage compartment, right side To open, pull the lower release catch. Knob 6-55...
  • Page 242 Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. 6-56...
  • Page 243 The ignition switch must be in the ACC To use the cargo sub-compartment, or ON position. remove trunk board A and open trunk Only use genuine Mazda accessories or board B. the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
  • Page 244 Don't use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Don't use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use. Correctly insert the plug into the accessory socket.
  • Page 245 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ............7-2 Flat Tire ..................7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ..............7-8 Overheating .................
  • Page 246: In Case Of An Emergency

    In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
  • Page 247: Flat Tire

    In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Sedan/5-door Spare tire Jack With sub-woofer Tire hold-down bolt Sedan 5-door (Gold) Lug wrench Sport Wagon Lug wrench Spare tire With sub-woofer...
  • Page 248 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Jack (5-Door/Sport Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. To remove the jack (Sedan) 1. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Remove the jack container lid. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. 3.
  • Page 249 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire CAUTION Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. When using the temporary spare tire, The temporary spare is lighter and smaller driving stability may decrease than a conventional tire, and is designed...
  • Page 250 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. Turn the tire wing bolt 2. Remove the trunk board. counterclockwise. 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the wing bolt and (5-Door) remove the woofer and spare tire. 1. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector.
  • Page 251 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- (Sport Wagon) woofer, loosen the wing bolt and 1. Remove trunk board A and open trunk remove the woofer and spare tire. board B. Wing bolt Lock washer (Black) Trunk board B...
  • Page 252: Changing A Flat Tire

    5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3). If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite level spot that is well off the road and out the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, of the way of traffic to change the tire.
  • Page 253 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them Removing a Flat Tire counterclockwise one turn each, but 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a don't remove any lug nuts until the tire wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover has been raised off the ground.
  • Page 254 Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Use only the jack provided with your Mazda. 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the Placing Objects Under the Jack: wheel.
  • Page 255 If you lose this key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's order form, which is with the registration card.
  • Page 256 WARNING If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and Nut tightening torque bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could 88 118 N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)
  • Page 257 Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts 6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to on your Mazda have metric threads, the specification charts on page 10-7. using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
  • Page 258 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly. 7-14...
  • Page 259: Overheating

    Open the hood temperature has decreased. ONLY after steam is no longer 6. When cool, check the coolant level. escaping from the engine. If it's low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.
  • Page 260 Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). 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. 7-16...
  • Page 261: Emergency Starting

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2.
  • Page 262: Jump-Starting

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Eye Protection: Working without eye protection is dangerous.
  • Page 263 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting WARNING Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery: Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or explode, causing serious injury. Don't jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level. Connecting to Negative Terminal: Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous.
  • Page 264: Push-Starting

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Connect the other end to a solid, Push-Starting stationary, exposed metallic point (for example, the strut mounting WARNING bolt) away from the discharged battery (4). Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start it is Jumper cables dangerous.
  • Page 265: Emergency Towing

    Towing Description CAUTION We recommend that towing be done only Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a with driving wheels on the ground. This commercial tow-truck service. may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
  • Page 266: Recreational Towing

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing CAUTION An example of recreational towing is Do not use the hooks under the rear towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. bumper for towing and tying down, as The transaxle is not designed for towing they cannot hold the load and it will this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
  • Page 267: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................. 8-2 Introduction ................8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ..............8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ..8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ..........8-8 Owner Maintenance ..............8-15 Owner Maintenance Schedule ..........8-15 Owner Maintenance Precautions ..........
  • Page 268: Introduction

    Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored. Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized...
  • Page 269: Scheduled Maintenance

    Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes...
  • Page 270: Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

    Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Schedule 1 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months Maintenance Interval ×1000 km ×1000 miles 22.5 37.5 52.5 ENGINE L3X engine Drive belts (tension) AJV engine Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, Engine valve clearance (for L3X engine) adjust Engine oil...
  • Page 271 *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 272 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Schedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months Maintenance Interval ×1000 km ×1000 miles ENGINE L3X engine Drive belts (tension) AJV engine Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, Engine valve clearance (for L3X engine) adjust Puerto Rico...
  • Page 273 *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 274 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation...
  • Page 275 Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km or 6 months Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Power steering fluid level Front and rear suspension and ball joints...
  • Page 276 *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 277 Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km or 6 months Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Power steering fluid level Front and rear suspension and ball joints...
  • Page 278 *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 279 Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km or 6 months Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Power steering fluid level Front and rear suspension and ball joints...
  • Page 280 *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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 281: Owner Maintenance

    The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
  • Page 282: Owner Maintenance Precautions

    Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For 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.
  • Page 283: Engine Compartment Overview

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.3-liter engine Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Engine oil-filler cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Battery Power steering fluid reservoir Fuse block Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant Air filter reservoir Cooling system cap...
  • Page 284: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engine Oil Engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark Recommended Oil symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. and fuel economy requirements of the Oil container labels provide important International Lubricant Standardization...
  • Page 285 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and positioned properly before reinserting reinsert it fully.
  • Page 286 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap. WARNING 2.3-liter engine Loosen Tighten Handling Used Engine Oil: Continuous contact with used engine Forward oil is dangerous. It could cause skin cancer. Always wash with soap and water immediately after changing oil and filter.
  • Page 287: Engine Coolant

    Changing oil filter Cooling Fan and Engine Because you need a special tool to Inspection: retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Inspecting the engine with the ignition Dealer should do the work. switch in the ON position is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpectedly even when the engine isn't running.
  • Page 288 If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Inspect the condition and connections of Authorized Mazda Dealer. all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated. Changing Coolant...
  • Page 289 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance To change coolant NOTE If the FL22 mark is shown on or near WARNING the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. If engine coolant other Removing the Cooling System Cap: than FL22 type is used, the engine Removing the cooling system cap coolant must be replaced earlier than while the engine is running or hot is...
  • Page 290: Brake/Clutch Fluid

    Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture and water as necessary to provide freezing and corrosion protection. 6. In extremely cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommended in the coolant mixture percentage table. 7. Run the engine at idle with the cooling system cap off.
  • Page 291: Power Steering Fluid

    The level must be kept between MIN and fluids (page 10-4) will damage the MAX. systems. Mixing different fluids will also damage them. Visually examine the lines and hoses for If the brake/clutch system frequently leaks and damage. requires new fluid, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-25...
  • Page 292: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Atf)

    2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage 5. Remove again and inspect the level. from the ATF hose or the housing. 6. It must be between H and L. Add fluid 3. Shift the shift lever to the park position if necessary.
  • Page 293 The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating 6. Shift the shift lever to each range and temperature. position, and make sure there is no abnormality.
  • Page 294 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges Fluid cold scale B and set it at P. When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20°C (70°F), the fluid level should be close to, WARNING but not above, the bottom notch on the dipstick.
  • Page 295: Washer Fluid

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid Washer Fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Substitute Washer Fluid: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
  • Page 296: Body Lubrication

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication Air Filter All moving points of the body, such as CAUTION door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is Don't drive without an air filter. This changed.
  • Page 297: Air Filter

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replace the filter according to Scheduled 3.0-liter engine Maintenance (page 8-3). 2. Tilt or lift the air filter cover and remove the filter. 2.3-liter engine Air filter cover Air filter 3.0-liter engine Air filter cover Air filter 3.
  • Page 298: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades NOTE To prevent damage to the wiper arm CAUTION blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms, raise the Hot waxes applied by automatic car driver side wiper arm first. Conversely, washers have been known to affect when setting down the wiper arms, set the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  • Page 299 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull CAUTION until the tabs are free of the metal support. Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could Metal support be reduced.
  • Page 300 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and Replacing Rear Window Wiper pull until the tabs are free of the metal Blade (5-Door/Sport Wagon) support. When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it.
  • Page 301 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it Then install the blade assembly in the out of the blade holder. reverse order of removal. 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new (Sport Wagon) blades.
  • Page 302 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-36...
  • Page 303: Battery

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Eye Protection: Working without eye protection is dangerous.
  • Page 304: Tires

    Rinse off spilled electrolyte Using any other tire size than what is immediately with a solution of water specified for your Mazda (page 10-7) and baking soda. is dangerous. It could seriously affect If the vehicle will not be used for an...
  • Page 305 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Tire Inflation Pressure NOTE Always check tire pressure when WARNING tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed Incorrect Tire Inflation: recommended pressures. Don't Overinflation or underinflation of tires release air from warm tires to adjust is dangerous.
  • Page 306 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Tire Rotation Replacing a Tire To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)/8,000 WARNING (5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect Worn Tires: them for correct balance. Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
  • Page 307 Neither will replaced when they are 6 years or older. properly fit and could damage both Heat caused by hot climates or frequent tire and rim.
  • Page 308 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing a Wheel WARNING Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident. Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle.
  • Page 309: Light Bulbs

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Sedan/5-Door Overhead light/ Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) Map lights Headlights Trunk light (Low beam) High-mount brake light Fog lights (Sedan) Headlights (High beam) Parking lights Courtesy lights Side-marker lights Brake lights/Taillights Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate lights Reverse lights...
  • Page 310 Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing the headlight, and parking light bulbs Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-44...
  • Page 311 2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and of the old bulb promptly and out of remove them. the reach of children. 6. Install the new socket and bulb assembly in the reverse order of removal. Front turn signal lights 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
  • Page 312 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the center section of the plastic Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal retainers counterclockwise and remove lights them, and partially peel back the (Sedan) mudguard. 1. Pull the center section of the plastic Removal retainer and remove the retainers and partially open the trunk side trim.
  • Page 313 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. NOTE Brake lights/Taillights To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (5-Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. Left side Right side Rear turn signal lights...
  • Page 314 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Sport Wagon) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. Rear turn signal lights Left side...
  • Page 315 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 2. Detach the electrical connector from the socket. Reverse lights 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly Taillights counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4.
  • Page 316 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. (Sport Wagon) 1. Remove the liftgate upper trim and high-mount brake light component. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly Replacing Interior Light Bulbs counterclockwise and remove it.
  • Page 317 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. of removal. Overhead light/Map lights (Without Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights, overhead console)
  • Page 318 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Luggage compartment light Vanity mirror lights (Sport Wagon) (Type A) Edge Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order Vanity mirror lights of removal. (Type B) Trunk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
  • Page 319: Fuses

    If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Fuse Replacement 4. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Replacing the fuses on the driver's side...
  • Page 320 2. Remove the fuse block cover. 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating. Normal Blown NOTE To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-55). 8-54...
  • Page 321: Fuse Panel Description

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING SPARE SPARE SPARE í M.DEF 7.5A Mirror defroster Injector ENG BAR Air flow sensor, EGR control valve ENG BB Cooling fan HEAD LR Headlight-low beam (Right) HEAD LL Headlight-low beam (Left)
  • Page 322 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING ENG+B 7.5A PCM, TCM FUEL PUMP Fuel pump IG KEY1 Engine control unit, Lighter P.WIND Power window BLOWER Blower motor Overhead light, Power door lock í Rear wiper motor , Heater control unit, Windshield wiper and IG KEY2 washer DEFOG...
  • Page 323 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel) FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system 10 A Heater MIRROR Power control mirror 10 A ABS unit, SAS unit í...
  • Page 324: Appearance Care

    Occurrence Prevention Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions It is necessary to have your Mazda drift into the air and mix with rain or dew to form acids. These acids can settle on a washed and waxed to preserve its finish vehicle's finish.
  • Page 325 Prevention Chipped paint can lead to rust It is necessary to wash and wax your forming on your Mazda. Before this vehicle to preserve its finish according to happens, repair the damage by using the instructions in this section. These...
  • Page 326: Exterior Care

    NOTE the underside of the fenders, and make Mazda is not responsible for sure the drain holes in the lower edges of scratches caused by automatic car the doors and rocker panels are clean.
  • Page 327 Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. CAUTION Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when If your Mazda is damaged and needs braking could result in a serious metal parts repaired or replaced, make accident. Light braking will indicate sure the body shop applies anti- whether the brakes have been affected.
  • Page 328 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION WARNING Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, Driving with Wet Brakes: or strong detergents containing highly Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. alkaline or caustic agents on chrome- Increased stopping distance or the plated or anodized aluminum parts. vehicle pulling to one side when This may result in damage to the braking could result in a serious...
  • Page 329: Interior Care

    In a collision, damaged with a leather cleaner or mild soap. belts cannot provide adequate protection. Have an Authorized Mazda Wipe it with a damp soft cloth; then dry Dealer replace damaged belts and buff it with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 330 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container. CAUTION Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window.
  • Page 331: Customer Information And Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting Safety Defects ....... 9-41 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ..9-41 Warranty ..........9-12 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) ... 9-42 Warranties for Your Mazda ....9-12 Outside the United States ....9-13 Service Publications ......9-43 Outside Canada ......... 9-14 Service Publications ......
  • Page 332: Customer Assistance

    STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
  • Page 333: Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

    3. Vehicle 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) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor.
  • Page 334: Customer Assistance (Mexico)

    Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effectively resolved by your dealer.
  • Page 335 If a specific item of concern arises, where a solution cannot be reached between an owner, Mazda, and/or one of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may wish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 336 1 (800) 207-0685 Ontario 1 (800) 207-0685 Atlantic Canada 1 (800) 207-0685 Quebec 1 (800) 207-0685 Regional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES AREAS COVERED MAZDA CANADA INC. WESTERN REGION ALBERTA, 8171 ACKROYD ROAD BRITISH COLUMBIA, SUITE 2000 MANITOBA, RICHMOND B.C. SASKATCHEWAN, V6X 3K1...
  • Page 337 STEP 1 Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
  • Page 338 STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
  • Page 339 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1.
  • Page 340: Mazda Importer/Distributors

    Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. (905) 787-7000 (outside Canada) TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) PUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P.O. Box 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-2722 TEL: (787) 641-9300...
  • Page 341 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347...
  • Page 342: Warranty

    Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Control Warranty (Canada only) Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda. 9-12...
  • Page 343: Outside The United States

    We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States. However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements (CMVSS).
  • Page 344: Outside Canada

    We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside Canada. However, in the event that you are moving to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
  • Page 345: Registering Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country (Except United States And Canada)

    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 valid only in certain countries.
  • Page 346: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories

    Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems;...
  • Page 347: Cell Phones

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands.
  • Page 348: Type Approval Of Equipment

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18...
  • Page 349: Uniform Tire Quality Grading System

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
  • Page 350 These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established 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.
  • Page 351: Tire Information (U.s.a.)

    2. Passenger car tire 3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 5. Radial 6. Rim diameter code 7. Load index & speed symbol 8. Severe snow conditions 9. Tire ply composition and materials used 10.
  • Page 352 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating.
  • Page 353 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) H is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph...
  • Page 354 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 355 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
  • Page 356 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) D is the tire construction symbol. D indicates diagonal ply construction . 16 is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-26...
  • Page 357: Location Of The Tire Label (Placard)

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi...
  • Page 358 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 359 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from road hazards.
  • Page 360: Tire Maintenance

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
  • Page 361 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
  • Page 362 Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process.
  • Page 363: Vehicle Loading

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
  • Page 364 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. PAYLOAD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry.
  • Page 365 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.
  • Page 366 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 ×...
  • Page 367 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
  • Page 368 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
  • Page 369 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 370: Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit

    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 your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 371: Reporting Safety Defects

    U.S. Department of Transportation. Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. NOTE If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to: Mazda North American Operations...
  • Page 372: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
  • Page 373: Service Publications

    Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
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  • Page 375: Specifications

    Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ............. 10-2 Specifications ................10-4 Specifications ................10-4 10-1...
  • Page 376: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers Vehicle Emission Control Vehicle Information Labels Information Label Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
  • Page 377 Identification Numbers Engine Number (3.0-liter engine only) Forward 10-3...
  • Page 378: Specifications

    Specification Item 2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in) Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0...
  • Page 379 1,780 mm (70.1 in) Sedan/5-Door 1,440 mm (56.7 in) Overall height Sport Wagon 1,455 mm (57.3 in) Track, front 1,540 mm (60.6 in), 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Track, rear 1,540 mm (60.6 in), 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Wheelbase 2,675 mm (105.3 in)
  • Page 380: Air Conditioner

    1,084 kg (2,390 lbs) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Rear 968 kg (2,136 lbs) Air Conditioner Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.6 oz) Light Bulbs Exterior light Category Light bulb Wattage ECER High beam...
  • Page 381 NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
  • Page 382 Specifications Temporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T115/70D16 420 kPa (60 psi) Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-53. 10-8...
  • Page 383: Index

    Index 11-1...
  • Page 384 Accessories ........9-16 Fluid ........... 8-24 Air Bag Systems ....... 2-45 Brakes Air Filter ..........8-30 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..5-6 Ambient Temperature Display ..6-51 Foot brake ........5-4 Antenna ..........6-16 Pad wear indicator ......5-8 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..5-6 Parking brake .......
  • Page 385 Emergency Towing ......7-21 Replacement ....... 8-53 Emission Control System ....4-3 Engine Coolant ........8-21 Exhaust gas ........4-5 Glove Box ......... 6-55 Hood release ......3-32 Oil ..........8-18 Overheating ........ 7-15 Starting ......... 5-3 Hatch ..........3-12 Engine Compartment Overview ..
  • Page 386 Luggage compartment cover ..3-15 Luggage compartment net ..3-16 Ignition Light Bulbs Switch .......... 5-2 Replacement ....... 8-43 Illuminated Entry System ....6-47 Specifications ......10-6 Immobilizer System ......3-36 Lighting Control ....... 5-41 Indicator Lights ......... 5-30 Lubricant Quality ......10-4 Cruise Main ........
  • Page 387 Index Odometer and Trip Meter ....5-26 Seat Belt System Outside Mirrors ......... 3-41 3-point type Overhead Console ......6-54 (Except center-rear position) ..2-19 Overhead Lights ........ 6-48 Automatic locking ...... 2-18 Overheating ........7-15 Belt minder ......... 2-27 Overloading ........
  • Page 388 Index Storage Compartments ...... 6-54 Traction Control System (TCS) ..5-22 Cargo securing loops ....6-56 TCS indicator light ..... 5-23 Cargo sub-compartment ..... 6-57 TCS OFF indicator light .... 5-23 Center box ........6-54 TCS OFF switch ......5-23 Center console ......
  • Page 389 Index Windshield Wipers ......5-44 Blades replacement ....8-32 Winter Driving ........4-9 11-7...
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