Mazda MAZDASPEED 6 2007 Quick Tips page 10

D R I V I N G T I P S
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a clicking
noise; this tells you the ABS is
functioning properly; increase pressure
on pedal for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction
1 2 3 4 5
MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO
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2.3-liter I4 Turbo
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner's Manual
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
DSC light may occasionally flash
while driving, this indicates
that the DSC was performing a
correction to help maintain your
best vehicle control, if DSC light
remains on, see your Mazda Dealer
WARNING: TCS and DSC cannot
guarantee higher speed driving
or delayed braking will be safe,
drive carefully as you would
without them to avoid loss of
control and accidents
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front-
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile
intervals; see Owner's Manual for
rotation chart
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30
2. Intercooler for
turbocharger
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Radiator cap
9. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
10. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between
FULL and LOW markings
when cold
Driving
Tips
Tire pressure
P215/45R18 93Y,
Front/rear: 38psi cold
Tip: Correct tire pressure
promotes safe handling
and ride comfort
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Tire chains
Tire chains cannot be used on this
vehicle, interference with vehicle
body and scratching could occur
Summer tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with performance summer tires,
these tires are designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads, and
may have decreased tire wear due
to performance tire design
Mazda recommends snow tires
to be used on snow and ice
covered roads
WARNING: Never
remove coolant reservoir
tank cap or radiator cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
11. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick
12. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark
13. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid
Tip: For complete maintenance
schedule, see Owner's Manual
*See Owner's Manual