MAZDA MODEL 6 2004 (in English) User Guide

How to Use This Manual
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner’s
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can
find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The above symbol in this manual means
"Do not do this " or "Do not let this
happen".Index:
A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
You’ll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
The above symbol, located on some parts
of the vehicle, indicates that this manual
contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Table of Contents
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio
system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Customer Information
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Index
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1Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard Overview
.................................................................... 1-2
Interior Overview
.......................................................................... 1-3
Exterior Overview
......................................................................... 1-4
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Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control system
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog lights switch
Power window lock switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Power window switches
Driver-side air bagWiper and washer lever
Lighter
Ignition switchAshtray
Steering column release lever
Cup holder
Storage pocket
Information display
Center console
(page 2-31)
(page 3-15)
(page 3-17) (page 5-23)
(page 5-37)
(page 5-39)
(page 3-14)
(page 6-52)
(page 5-2) (page 3-25)(page 6-16)
(page 6-50)
(page 5-5) (page 5-9) (page 5-10)
(page 2-31)
(page 6-53)
(page 6-53)
(page 6-49)
(page 6-2) (page 6-50) (page 5-42) (page 6-46) (page 5-39)
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Interior Overview
Vanity mirror Rearview mirror
Seat beltsInterior light
Sunvisors
Front seats
Side air bags
Rear seat
Map light
Curtain air bags(page 6-43)
(page 2-10) (page 2-31)
(page 6-43)
(page 2-31) (page 2-7)(page 2-2) (page 6-43) (page 3-26) (page 6-45)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Exterior Overview
Doors and keys
Outside mirrors Headlights
Fuel-filler lid Child safety locksTires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Hood
Front turn signal lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Power windows Rear window defroster
Trunk lidHigh-mount brake light
License plate lights Antenna
Parking lightsSunroof
Side marker lights
(page 8-31) (page 8-31) (page 3-17) (page 8-22) (page 8-30) (page 8-33) (page 8-33) (page 3-10) (page 8-33) (page 6-16)
(page 8-31) (page 8-31) (page 3-25)(page 3-2) (page 3-16)(page 3-9) (page 3-18) (page 8-33) (page 8-25) (page 3-14) (page 5-41) (page 8-33)
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Seats
................................................................................................ 2-2
Front Seats ................................................................................. 2-2
Rear Seat .................................................................................... 2-7
Seat Belt Systems
......................................................................... 2-10
Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2-10
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-13
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-15
Rear Center Position Seat Belt ................................................ 2-17
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-19
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-20
Child Restraint
............................................................................ 2-21
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-21
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-24
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-29
SRS Air Bags
............................................................................... 2-31
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-31
Air Bag System Description .................................................... 2-36
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Seats
(Manually operated seats)

(Electrically operated seats)

The seat-bottom tilt, seat height, seat
slide, and seat recline can be electrically
adjusted. Move them to the desired
positions by using the switch on the seat’s
lower side.

Seat Slide
(Manually operated seats)

To move a seat forward or backward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward. Front Seats
Securing the Seats:Adjustable seats and seatbacks that
are not securely locked are
dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the seat or seatback could
move, causing injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the seat are
locked in place by attempting to slide
the seat forward and backward and
rocking the seatback.
•
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
•
To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power
adjustment when the engine is
stopped. The adjuster uses a great
amount of electric power.
•
Don’t use the switch to make more
than one adjustment at a time.
WARNING
CAUTION
Driver’s Seat Adjustment:Adjusting the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Adjust the
driver’s seat only when the vehicle is
stopped.
WARNING
Lever
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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(Electrically operated seats)

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter
switch on the outside of the seat to the
front or back and hold it. Release the
switch at the desired position.
Seat Recline
Slide lifter switch
Reclining:Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Unlocked Seatback:
A seatback plays an important role in
your protection in a vehicle. Leaving
the seatback unlocked is dangerous as
it can allow passengers to be ejected
or thrown around and baggage to
strike occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After adjusting the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to make
sure it is locked in place.
WARNING
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