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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 3

    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recom mendations. An Authorized Mazda Deal er knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce or service i ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 4

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page5 T uesday , May 29 2007 3:42 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Kno ...

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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 8

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 9

    Black plate (9,1) Dashboard illumi nation ........................................................ ............................. page 5-34 TCS-OFF switch ............... .................................................... ............................. page 5-22 Headlight leveling switch ...................................... ...................... ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 10

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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 12

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 13

    Black plate (13,1) Liftgate .................................... .................................................. ........................ page 3-13 Antenna ................................... .................................................. ........................ page 6-14 Rear window defroster ................................... ........... ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 14

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 15

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 16

    Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats conta in air bag components ess ential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage th e sup ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 17

    Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined : Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get th e full protection from seat belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer seriou s internal injur ies. For maximum protecti ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 18

    Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returni ng a rear-reclined seatback to its upright pos ition, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other han d while operating the lever. If th e seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down , th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 19

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 20

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 21

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 22

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 23

    Black plate (23,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seatbacks or place ar ticles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compar tment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatb acks, and placing article s on the rear package tray or on the lugga ge compartment cover is dangerou s. During sudd en braking or ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 24

    Black plate (24,1) NOTE When r eturning a r ear seat to its original position, also r eplace the seat belt to its normal position. V erify that the seat belt pulls out and r etracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback (Sedan) The seatbacks can be folde d down to provide more space in the trunk. T o fold the seatbac ks WARNING Always remove the child-res ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 25

    Black plate (25,1) 2. After checki ng that the rear seats are clear , open the trunk and pu ll the remote handle levers on the left and right side of the trunk . T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Lift the seatbacks upright. 2. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 3. Fasten the cent ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 26

    Black plate (26,1) T o fold do wn the rear seatbacks and slide forward seat bottom s WARNING Always remove the child-restraint system from the rear seat befor e operating the remo te handle levers for the rear seat: Operating the remote handle levers while a rear-facing child-res traint system is in the rear seat is dangerous. It could cause injury ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 27

    Black plate (27,1) When using the rear seatbac k knobs: CAUTION When operatin g the rear seatbac k knob, make sure you supp ort the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with you r hand, it will flip forward sudd enly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap porti on of th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 28

    Black plate (28,1) q Head Restraint (5-Door/Sport W agon) WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seat s are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restr aints adjusted too low or rem oved is dangerous. With no su pport behind your head, your neck could be seriously injur ed in a collision. H ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 29

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 30

    Black plate (30,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collision, occupa nts not wearing seat belts could hit someone or th ings inside th e vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed . In ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 31

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 32

    Black plate (32,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-res traint system from shif ting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. T o enable seat belt automatic locki ng mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restrai nt system. It will retract down to the child- ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 33

    Black plate (33,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-r ear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-23). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue WARN ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 34

    Black plate (34,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. The n make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 35

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 36

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 37

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 38

    Black plate (38,1) WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Bel t with Only One Buckle: Fastening the cente r-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protecti on. In a s ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 39

    Black plate (39,1) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding th e left-rear seatback. Leav ing the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE T o encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center- r ear lap position of the belt fastene ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 40

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 41

    Black plate (41,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unles s it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. Th e seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is required to fas ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 42

    Black plate (42,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt war ning light ill uminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to t ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 43

    Black plate (43,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restrai nt systems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child -restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 44

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 45

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 46

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 47

    Black plate (47,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statist ics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clear ly unsafe du e to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and the ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 48

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 49

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 50

    Black plate (50,1) T ether strap position (Spor t W agon) Anchor bracket T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Child-restraint system anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by corre ctly installed child-restraint sys tems.Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 51

    Black plate (51,1) WARNING Always move the front passe nger seat as far back as poss ible if installing a front-facing child-res traint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-f acing child- restraint sys tem should be put on the front passenger seat only when it is un ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 52

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 53

    Black plate (53,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicat or light does not illuminated: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on th e rear seat, it is impera tive that a chi ld- restraint sys tem ONLY be used on the front pas ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 54

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 55

    Black plate (55,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked. 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH low ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 56

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 57

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 58

    Black plate (58,1) Anchor bracke t location and tether strap position (5-D oor) T ether strap Anchor bracket Anchor bracke t location and tether strap position (Sp ort W agon) Anchor bracket T ether strap 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page58 T uesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 59

    Black plate (59,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kind s of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locat ing the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indica tors. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 60

    Black plate (60,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags fo r protection during an accident is danger ous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collisi on with frontal, ne ar fronta l or side forces that are at l ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 61

    Black plate (61,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts pro perly: 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 directl y out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front doo r on the side the car is hit. Serious ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 62

    Black plate (62,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immedia tely after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 63

    Black plate (63,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic modul e. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passen ger dash ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 64

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 65

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 66

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 67

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 68

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 69

    Black plate (69,1) Do not increase the total seated weig ht 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 weig ht of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. Th e front pa ssenger seat weig ht sensors will detect the ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 70

    Black plate (70,1) NOTE l The system r equir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the fr ont passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tem ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 71

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 72

    Black plate (72,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provi de the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment . Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally infl ate in the following case ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 73

    Black plate (73,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not hav e enough impact force to activate the side and curta in air bags. l V ehicl e roll-over may not provi de enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enoug h force to depl ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 74

    Black plate (74,1) The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt prete nsioner system is working properly , the warn ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 75

    Black plate (75,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensio ner system components: Expended or damag ed air bag/seat belt pretension er system componen ts must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 76

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 77

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 78

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 79

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 80

    Black plate (80,1) 5-Door/Sport W agon Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer ence, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r eceived, including ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 81

    Black plate (81,1) NOTE (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the hatch/liftgate ar e unlocked. (W ith theft-deterrent system) l The hazar d warning lights will not flash. l The hazar d warning lights only flash when the theft deterr ent system is armed or turned off, r efer to ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 82

    Black plate (82,1) 2. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently p ry open the transmitter . 4. Press the portion of the batt ery indicated by A and remove the battery . A NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pr essin ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 83

    Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governe d by laws in the United States. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approve d by the party responsible for complia nce could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren and pets with you or leave a responsible person with th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 84

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 85

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 86

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 87

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 88

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 89

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 90

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 91

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 92

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 93

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 94

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 95

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 96

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 97

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 98

    Black plate (98,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk follow ing a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows Th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 99

    Black plate (99,1) q Operating the Fr ont Power Windows NOTE l Each passenger power window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-26). l Each passenger power window can also be operated by the power window master contr ol switches on the driver's doo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 100

    Black plate (100,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW INITIALIZA TION PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically . Re- initialization of the automatic function can be perform ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 101

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 102

    Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Rear Power Windows The power window s may be operat ed when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The rear power windows may be opened or closed using the power window master control switches on the driver's door . Left rear windo w Po wer window lock switch Righ ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 103

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 104

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 105

    Black plate (105,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, lo osen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remo ve it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is rele ased when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Befor ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 106

    Black plate (106,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. If the light remains on (eve n after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine sev eral times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Author ized Ma ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 107

    Black plate (107,1) 3. Grasp the support rod and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hoo d open. Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check un der the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been remo ved. 2. Inser t the support rod in its clip wh ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 108

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 109

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer ence, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r eceived, including interfer ence that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 111

    Black plate (1 1 1,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assur e your safety , obtaining r eplacement key r equir es some waiting time. They ar e only available thr ough an Authorized Mazda Dealer ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with the key or with the transmitter . q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignitio n switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed. Cl ose and lock all doors and the hatch/ liftgate/trunk lid from the ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 113

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is da ngerous. Moving it can very easily ca use the driver to abrup tly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change t ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) Mirror defroster í T o turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the rear window defros ter switch (page 5-52). q Rearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is danger ous. It can block your view in the rear v ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimmi ng function. The indicator light will go off. T o reactivate the automatic dimmi ng function, press the ON button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate. Indicator light OFF button ON button NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or ar ound the light sensor ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................. .. 4-2 Emission Con trol System ......................................... ............ ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicl es with catal ytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] o ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, i ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 120

    Black plate (120,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exha ust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can ca use loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide you ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 121

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 122

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 123

    Black plate (123,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the ti res to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 124

    Black plate (124,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mp h), and do not allow anyone to stand behin d a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explod e. This could cause seriou s injuries. CAUTION Too ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 125

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 126

    Black plate (126,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on th e Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's doo r frame. Exceed ing these ratings ca n cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. You can estimate the we ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 127

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 128

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 129

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 130

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 131

    Black plate (131,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the igni tion switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering contr ol and a serious accident could occ ur. Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key to LOCK p ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 132

    Black plate (132,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is contr olled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field str ength of radio noise. 1. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. D ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 133

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 134

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 135

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 136

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 137

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 138

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 139

    Black plate (139,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the c hance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshif ting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda Sta ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 140

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 141

    Black plate (141,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the star ter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the park ing brake to hold the vehicle is dang ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 142

    Black plate (142,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shif t from P: 1. Depre ss and hold the brake p edal. 2. Start the engine . 3. Move the shift lever . NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P . l T o be sur e th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 143

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 144

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 145

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 146

    Black plate (146,1) 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually acceler ating. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Des cend slowly , using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from over ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 147

    Black plate (147,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically mai ntain any speed of more than about 3 0 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø S ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 148

    Black plate (148,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST butto n and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Don't continue to hold in the button. Until you release it, speed will conti nue to drop (unless you conti nue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desir ed speed. NOTE l The SET function can't be activated ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 149

    Black plate (149,1) T o increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to ac celerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/COA ST button and release it immediately . NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfer e with or change the set speed. T ake your fo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 150

    Black plate (150,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise contr ol will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the pr eset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and saf ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 151

    Black plate (151,1) q TCS Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS is operating, the indic ator light flas hes. If the light stays on, the TCS may have a malfunction and it may not operate correctly . T ake your v ehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l I ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 152

    Black plate (152,1) NOTE l When TCS is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the TCS will activate. Depr essing the accelerator will not incr ease engine power and fr eeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS. l If the TCS is off when the engine is turned of ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 153

    Black plate (153,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensor s installed on each wheel s ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 154

    Black plate (154,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressu re recommended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tire s of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 155

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 156

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 157

    Black plate (157,1) If the warning ligh t illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tir e pressur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar e ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 158

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 159

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 160

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 161

    Black plate (161,1) NOTE l Only the trip meters r ecor d tenths of kilometers (miles). l The trip r ecord will be erased when: l The power supply is interrupted (blown fuse or the battery is disconnected). l The vehicle is driven over 999.9 km (mile). q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 162

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 163

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 164

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 165

    Black plate (165,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parki ng brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It go es off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking b ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 166

    Black plate (166,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . q Electronic Brake For ce Distribution System W arning If the electronic brake force distrib ution control unit determin es that some compo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 167

    Black plate (167,1) If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-wa y on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspec t the engine oil level (page 8-19). If it's low , add oil. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 168

    Black plate (168,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner syste ms and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repa irs: Self-ser vicing or tam pering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disabled causing serious injur y or death. q Low Fuel W arning L ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 169

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 170

    Black plate (170,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep soun d is heard, decreas e vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudde n maneuvering and braking: If the tire press ure monitoring system warning ligh t illuminates or flashes , or the tire pressu re warning beep ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 171

    Black plate (171,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tir es ar e cold. T ir e pr essur e will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, ther efor e let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less befor e adjusting the tir e pressur es. When pressur e is adjusted on hot tir es to the cold inflation pr ess ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 172

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 173

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 174

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 175

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 176

    Black plate (176,1) q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the hea dlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will retur n to the normal position when released. q Headlight Leveling í The number of passengers and wei ght of cargo in the luggag e compartment change the angle of the headlights. ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 177

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 178

    Black plate (178,1) Windshield W ipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antif reeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Do ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 179

    Black plate (179,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK, consult an Authorized Mazda ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 180

    Black plate (180,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defros ter clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off autom atically . The indicator ligh t illuminates d ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 181

    Black plate (181,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme cauti on when near it. De ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 182

    Black plate (182,1) HomeLink Wir eless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house ar e r egister ed trademarks of Johnson Contr ols. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror . Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming mir ror activates garage doors, gates ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 183

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 184

    Black plate (184,1) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observ e the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constant ly , programming is comple te and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is press ed and released. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Pr ogramming ” ― s ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 185

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 186

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 187

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 188

    Black plate (188,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 189

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 190

    Black plate (190,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Defr oster and Floor V ents Dashboar d V ents Floor V ents Defr oster V ents Dashboar d and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page190 T uesday , May 29 2007 3:43 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 191

    Black plate (191,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automati c type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Manual T ype ................................. .................................................. ......................... ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 192

    Black plate (192,1) Manual T ype A/C Switch Air intake selector Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial q Control Switches T emperat ure control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and countercloc kwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low s ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 193

    Black plate (193,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selec tor dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illumi nate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Push the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off. NOTE The ai ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 194

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 195

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 196

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 197

    Black plate (197,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperat ure control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature.T urn it clockwise for hot and countercloc kwise for cold. Fan control dial Fast Slo w The fan has seven speeds . The selected speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airf ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 198

    Black plate (198,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculat ed air positions can be selected. Press the switch to selec t outside/recirculated air positions. Recirculated air position ( ) Use this position when going throu gh tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired. Outside air posit ion ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 199

    Black plate (199,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch . In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner autom atically turns on (however , the indicator light does not illuminate). The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side window ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 200

    Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remo ve the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenn a is securely installed. Install Remov e CAUTION Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before enteri ng a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overh ead clearance. Ø Be ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 201

    Black plate (201,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefor e, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same freque ncy at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM charact ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 202

    Black plate (202,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and becom e weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sig ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 203

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 204

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 205

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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 207

    Black plate (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this pr oduct only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this pr oduct in any commercial (i.e. r evenue- generating) r eal time broadcasting (terr estrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), br oadcasting/str eamin ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 208

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 209

    Black plate (209,1) About ID3 T ag displ ay l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input using V er .1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displ ayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byte characters. Use only English (including numerals) o ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 210

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 211

    Black plate (21 1,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displayed on the infor mation display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipp ed with. Illustration is of a representati ve audio unit. Cassette T ape Player CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 co ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 212

    Black plate (212,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Po wer/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the a ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 213

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 214

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 215

    Black plate (215,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan butt on ( )t o automatically samp le strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this inte rval. Preset channel ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 216

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 217

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 218

    Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í (one being played) APC button: (next program) Re wind button Repeat button Dolby NR button Program button Cassette tape eject button Fast-forw ard button Cassette tape play button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cassette tape will be ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 219

    Black plate (219,1) Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rew ind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forwar d or r ewind, it automatically stops and starts playing. Reversing Press the program butt ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 220

    Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button T rack do wn button T rack up button Re verse button Repeat button Random button Fast-forw ard button CD play button CD slot CD eject button Load button T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the sl ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 221

    Black plate (221,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a progra m by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan butt on ( , ) during playback to star t the scan play operation (the track number will flas h). Press the scan butt on ( , ) again to cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will r ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 222

    Black plate (222,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Fast-forw ard button Disc do wn/Folder do wn button T rack do wn button T rack up button Scan button Channel preset buttons CD eject button CD slot Load button Re verse b utton Disc up/Folder up b utton Random button Repeat button CD play button Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) Music CD/ ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 223

    Black plate (223,1) Normal insert ion 1. Press the load button ( ). 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. Inserting CDs into de sired tray number 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When ? ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 224

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 225

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 226

    Black plate (226,1) Display scroll (MP 3 compatible type) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o displ ay the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number o ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 227

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 228

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 229

    Black plate (229,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio > FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer > Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cycli cal). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer , and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the follo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 230

    Black plate (230,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Ther efor e, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, pr ess the mute switch ( ). 6- ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 231

    Black plate (231,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safet y standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repair ed by anyone excep t qualified ser vice personnel. If ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 232

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 233

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 234

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 235

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 236

    Black plate (236,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK/CLK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flash. T o select t ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 237

    Black plate (237,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperatur e display may differ from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surr oundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatur es. l Sudden changes in ambient temperatur e. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Pr es ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 238

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 239

    Black plate (239,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep th e storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked und er the sun. A ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 240

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 241

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 242

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 243

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 244

    Black plate (244,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme cauti on when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals wi ll ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 245

    Black plate (245,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tool s are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Sedan/5-door Spare tire T ire hold-do wn bolt (Gold) Sport Wa gon Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Lug wrench Jack With sub-woof er T ire hold-do wn bolt (Gold) With sub-woof er 5-door Sedan In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7- ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 246

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 247

    Black plate (247,1) T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing front and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. W ing bolt Jack scre w 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack. NOTE If the jack is not completely sec ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 248

    Black plate (248,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) A tir e pressur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar e tir e is being used (page 5-27). T o remove the spare tire (Sedan) 1. Remove the trunk board. 2. Turn the tire wing bolt counterclockwise. (5- ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 249

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 250

    Black plate (250,1) 3. For vehicl es equipped with a sub- woofer , loosen the wing bolt and remove the woofer and spare tir e. Lock washer W ing bolt (Black) Sub-woofer For vehicles not equipped with a sub- woofer , loosen the hold- down bolt and remove the spare tire. NOTE For vehicles equipped with a sub-woofer , put the sub-woofer on the left si ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 251

    Black plate (251,1) NOTE l Make sur e the jack is well lubricated befor e using it. (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sur e to r egister the tir e pr essur e sensor ID signal code whenever tir es or wheels ar e changed (page 5-29). 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle wi th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 252

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 253

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 254

    Black plate (254,1) T o install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 255

    Black plate (255,1) If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 ― 11 8 (9 ― 12, 65 ― 87) WARNING Always securely and correctly tight en the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 256

    Black plate (256,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses power , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the coo ling fan: Working near the cooli ng fan when it is r ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 257

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 258

    Black plate (258,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedu re: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3. Tur ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 259

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 260

    Black plate (260,1) Route the jumper cables away from par ts that will be moving: Connecting a jumper cable ne ar or to moving pa rts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition sys tem, and other elect ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 261

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 262

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 263

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 264

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 265

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 266

    Black plate (266,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferab ly an Authorized ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 267

    Black plate (267,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where non e of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being us ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 268

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 269

    Black plate (269,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 270

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 271

    Black plate (271,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII T ire (Ro ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 272

    Black plate (272,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where non e of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 273

    Black plate (273,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRR ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 274

    Black plate (274,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate T: T ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 275

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 276

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 277

    Black plate (277,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Drive belts (tension) I I Engine valve clearance (for 2.3-liter engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Engine oil RRRRRRRRR ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 278

    Black plate (278,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean L: L ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 279

    Black plate (279,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicle inspectio ns at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified servi ce technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and c ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 280

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 281

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 282

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 283

    Black plate (283,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 284

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 285

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 286

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 287

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 288

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 289

    Black plate (289,1) 3.0-liter engine The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transax le slippage. Over filling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfun ction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nons ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 290

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 291

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 292

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 293

    Black plate (293,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or disc ard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 294

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 295

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 296

    Black plate (296,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related access ories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compou nds, chemicals know n to the State of Califor nia to cause ca ncer and reproduct ive harm. Always wear eye protection when working near the batter y: Working without eye ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 297

    Black plate (297,1) q Battery Maintenance T o get the best servi ce from a battery: l Keep it secure ly mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connect ions clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately wi th a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle wi ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 298

    Black plate (298,1) The T ire Pressure Moni toring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day , incl uding whether the tires all look inflated properly . Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommend ed pressures for the best ride, ha ndling, and minimum tire wea ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 299

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 300

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 301

    Black plate (301,1) CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wh eel may adversely affect : Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Speedomete r calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monito ring System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both , have the work done ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 302

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 303

    Black plate (303,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bul bs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacemen t is necessary. Never touch the ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 304

    Black plate (304,1) 5. Disconne ct the socket and bulb assembly from the electrical connect or by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling it. NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol befor e being used. l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Use the ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 305

    Black plate (305,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclock wise and remove them, and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Brake lights/T a ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 306

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 307

    Black plate (307,1) 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . (Sport W agon) 1. Turn the kno b and remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. Pull the strap and remove the cover . 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bul ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 308

    Black plate (308,1) 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . Rever se lights T aillights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (5-Door/Sport W agon ) 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . Rever se lights T aillights 4. Install the new ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 309

    Black plate (309,1) (Sport W agon) 1. Remove the liftgate up per trim and high-mount brake light compo nent. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 310

    Black plate (310,1) 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Overhead light/Map lights (Without overhead console) 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhea d light as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead l ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 311

    Black plate (31 1,1) V anity mirror lights Edge (T ype A) Edge V anity mirror lights (T ype B) (5-Door) Luggage compartment light Luggage compartment light (Sport Wa gon) Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk light (Sedan) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pulling it out. 3. ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 312

    Black plate (312,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical syst em is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, av oid using that system and consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 313

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 314

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 315

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 316

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 317

    Black plate (317,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards , however , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examp les of possible damage, with tips on ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 318

    Black plate (318,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicl e and evaporates, the min erals will concent rate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessar ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 319

    Black plate (319,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help prote ct the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water . If the vehi ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 320

    Black plate (320,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dr y wet brakes by drivin g ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formanc e is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stoppin g distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking coul ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 321

    Black plate (321,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for d ust control may collec t on the underbo dy . If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pa n, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with a ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 322

    Black plate (322,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solution s such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damag e and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discolo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 323

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

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    Black plate (324,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

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    Black plate (325,1) 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchas e date and curren t mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6. Y our quest ion(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contac t your nearest Mazda Distribut or ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 326

    Black plate (326,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authori zed 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 Maz ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 327

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 328

    Black plate (328,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territor ies. Consumers wishin g to obtain further informat ion about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan 235 Y orkland Bou ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 329

    Black plate (329,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 330

    Black plate (330,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 331

    Black plate (331,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicl e Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 332

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

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    Black plate (333,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0 487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Editio ...

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    Black plate (334,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arranty l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U. S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Califor ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 335

    Black plate (335,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefor e, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 336

    Black plate (336,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servic ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 337

    Black plate (337,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regul ations in your coun try could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety stand ards. V ehicl es built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration probl ems, satisfac ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 338

    Black plate (338,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories 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-gen uine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst em ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 339

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 340

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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 342

    Black plate (342,1) Uniform Tir e Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system develo ped by the U.S. Nationa l Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature perfor mance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 343

    Black plate (343,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is es ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 344

    Black plate (344,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requi res tire manufactur ers to place standardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifi es and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety stand ard certification and in case of a recall. q Information ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 345

    Black plate (345,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be differen ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 346

    Black plate (346,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 1 12 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 347

    Black plate (347,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperat ure Grades T read wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified governm ent test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as wel l on the government cour ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 348

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 349

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 350

    Black plate (350,1) Location of the Tir e Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation press ure by tire size and other important information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommended tir ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 351

    Black plate (351,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under- inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 352

    Black plate (352,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflati on pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Iden tification Number (T IN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 353

    Black plate (353,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle mai ntenance can cause tires to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (includin g the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 354

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 355

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 356

    Black plate (356,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous becaus e it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to k ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 357

    Black plate (357,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the veh icle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does no t include passenger s, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicl e Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any after market equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the co ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 358

    Black plate (358,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the numbe r of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by sub ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 359

    Black plate (359,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs) , and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occup ants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg ( ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 360

    Black plate (360,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Li mits: Exceeding the Safety Certifi cation Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engin e, transmission and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 361

    Black plate (361,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the full y loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W e ight 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. (Im ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 362

    Black plate (362,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, inju ry, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals bec ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 363

    Black plate (363,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 364

    Black plate (364,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Hi ghway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distributor). If NHTSA recei ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 365

    Black plate (365,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-051 0, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1 ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 366

    Black plate (366,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of thei r own mai ntenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Aut horized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for yo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 367

    Black plate (367,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ................................. .............................. 10-2 V ehicl e Information Lab els ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications ............... .................................. ...................... ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 368

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 369

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

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 371

    Black plate (371,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.3-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) 3.0-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 372

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 373

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 374

    Black plate (374,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T1 15/70D16 420 kPa (60 psi) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48. 10-8 Specifications Mazda6_8X47-EA-07G_Edition1 Page374 T uesday , May 29 2007 3:45 PM Form No.8X47-EA-07G ...

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

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

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

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

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

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    Black plate (380,1) S Storage Compar tments ...................... 6-53 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-55 Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-55 Center box ....... ........................... 6-53 Center consol e ............................ 6-54 Glove box ....................... ............ 6-54 Overhead console ............... ..... ...

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    Black plate (381,1) W W asher Fluid ......................... ............ 8-26 W eights ............................................. 10-6 Wheel Replacement ............... ........... 8-36 W indows Power windows .......................... 3-22 W indshield W asher ............... ......... ... 5-51 W indshield Wipers ............................ 5 ...

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 383

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

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    2 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessor ies Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PR ODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DI ...

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

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

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    5 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Ad vanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 44 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P oint Confir mation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memor y P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Disp ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 388

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 389

    7 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions; (1) this de vice ma y not cause interference , and (2) this de vice must accept an y interf erence, including interf erence that ma y cause undesired operation of the de vice. Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intend ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 390

    8 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures ma y interfere with normal operation The inside of the v ehicle can become ver y hot or cold when it is parked f or e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 391

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

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    10 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions l T o remov e the remote control from the cradle press l When placing the remote control back in the cr adle, press it until you hear it engage . PUSH Jo ystic k l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and left. l Scrolls map . ZOOM ke y Changes the ...

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    11 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear View Monitor you hear it engage . Note Match the polarity of the batter ies with the and marks in the batter y case. l Battery: T wo AA batter ies (R6PU) l Battery life: Appro ximately 5 months of nor mal use (when using manganese batteries at ambient temperatures) l Battery replacement: Replace the batteries as soo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 394

    12 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Na vigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition switch is k ept in the ON or ACC position f or a long time whi ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 395

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 396

    14 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Men u Menu appear s when pressing . MENU Destination Entr y and Route Search ( page 28) Address Book ( page 44) Cancel Guidance ( page 39) Route Options ( page 40) V olume ( page 50) Set Cloc k ( page 15) Navigation Set Up ( page 16) 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI? ...

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 398

    16 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map displa y conditions, the route guidance conditions and sho w the system inf or mation. n Stop y our vehicle bef ore the follo wing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 399

    17 Getting star ted Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l A uto : The displa y will automatically switch betw een Da y and Night illumination mode when the headlights are tur ned off and on respectiv ely ...

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 401

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 402

    20 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Bef ore Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select y our preferred language fr om the list. 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI*VMHE].YRI? ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 403

    21 Getting star ted Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map displa y . n T urn Guidance T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions f or the next junction where you ha v e to tur n are shown ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 404

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 405

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 406

    24 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile na vigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Bef ore Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation Nor th up Map displa y mode Single-screen d isplay Map Display scale/Map scale f or Dual ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 407

    25 Getting star ted Screen Names and Functions Screens Bef ore Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 27) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Cloc k will be display ed when you set up Cloc k on Navigation Set Up On. (4) V ehic le marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehicle. (5) Scale displ ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 408

    26 Routing Address Book Getting star ted Displa y Menu screen will be sho wn when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Displa y Menu screen will be disappeared when the y hav e been unused during a fe w seconds. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will brighten w ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 409

    27 Getting star ted Screen change n Do not keep y our eyes fix ed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will distract the driv er from lo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 410

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 411

    29 Before Use Getting starte d Routing l F or Character Entr y , please refer to page 37. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 412

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 413

    31 Before Use Getting starte d Routing l F or Character Entr y , please refer to page 37. When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to a phone numb er Select Select the categor y na ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 414

    32 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displa ys the police station select screen. Displa ys the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Select the sort method ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 415

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 416

    34 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Inter section Free way On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sel e : : : Select Select Select the desired Prese t Select Select the Previo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 417

    35 Before Use Getting starte d Routing l F or Character Entr y , please refer to page 37. Select the desired Memory P oint : Displa y up to five pre vious suggestions. : Displa y the five pre vious suggestions. : The order of the displa yed list can be changed. Select Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Previous Destination. Enter/Sel ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 418

    36 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Bef ore Steps Select Displa ying POI(s) on a Map Local Sear ch Deleting POI Markers Bef ore Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data ENTER ENTER Op ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 419

    37 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Char acter Entr y To e n t e r the street name, city name, and other . To e n t e r the house phone num be r , and other . Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and tr y f ewer char acters. : Disp ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 420

    38 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 P osition the cursor on y our destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessar y . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displa yed on the map . Select (W ay point) to ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 421

    39 Before Use Getting starte d Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental F ast Food Fr e n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Au to m o ti v e Au tom ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 422

    40 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or chec k the route. Bef ore Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W a y P oint P ositions Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU ENTER Open the [R OUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Selec ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 423

    41 Before Use Getting starte d Routing n Do not keep y our eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will distract the driver from ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 424

    42 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Route Options Bef ore Steps select Displa y Previe w Route Previe w MENU ENTER Open the [R OUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the buttons displa ye : Mov e the star t point. : Carr y out a simulation r u be displa yed as , a : Stop the simulation ru n : Carr y out a simulation r u be displa yed as , a n : Mo ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 425

    43 Before Use Getting starte d Routing Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Mov e the star t point. : Carr y out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation star ts the button will be displa yed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to adv ance quickly . : Stop the simul ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 426

    44 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displa ys Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRE ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 427

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 428

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 429

    47 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book : Changes the detour position : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the siz e of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using y our preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When edi ting has been com ...

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

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    49 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition A voiding V oice Recognition Errors. Read the notes listed below to allo w the V oice Recognition function to recognize your v oice proper ly . l Speak a v oice command clearly . l K eep yourself in a saf e driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to mak e a v oic ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 432

    50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the v olume control for the v oice guidance. Bef ore Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume between (minimum) and (maxim um). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the b utton t ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 433

    51 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system v oice announces the distance to an upcoming tur n and the tur ning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, y ou do not ha v e to ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 434

    52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recogn ition If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed by the U .S. Depar tment of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input fr om three or more satellites and calculates the vehic le position based on the principle of triangul ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 435

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

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 436

    54 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recogn ition If necessary Although y ou may encounter the f ollowing pr oblems in a r oute searc h, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The dr iver should alw ays pa y attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decis ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 437

    55 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to operational errors or mistak es. Please read this manual again and v er ify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an A uthorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 438

    56 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recogn ition If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be receiv ed. The vehic le position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 439

    57 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Chec k if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside do wn, or the disc cannot be pla yed ...

  • Mazda 2008 Mazda6 - page 440

    58 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recogn ition If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this pr oduct Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ve r use solvents such as benz ene and thinners, the y could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer ...

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