key MAZDA MODEL 6 2003 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Improper or incomplete service 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 procedure can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If
you’re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Maintenance Procedures:Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedure. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by a qualified technician.
Running the Engine:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and
all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or
cooling fan, with may turn on unexpectedly.
Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. The
cooling fan could come on unexpectedly even when the engine isn’t running. You
could be seriously injured by the fan. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key
from the ignition switch when you inspect the engine.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 SPARE 20A—
2 SPARE 15A—
3 SPARE 10A—
4—— —
5—— —
6 INJ 15A Injector
7 ENG BAR10A
*1Air flow sensor,
EGR control
valve 15A
*2
8ENG BAR2*115A O2 sensor
ENG BB*25A Cooling fan
9 HEAD LR 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Right)
10 HEAD LL 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Left)
11 HEAD HL 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Left)
12 HEAD HR 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Right)
13 ETC 7.5AAccelerator
position sensor
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
14 HAZARD 10ATurn signal
lights
15 STOP 15A Brake/Taillights
16TCM
*110A TCM
IG1*215A O2 sensor
17
ENG B7.5A PCM, TCM
18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump
19 IG KEY 40AWindshield
wiper and
washer, Engine
control unit,
Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power window
21—— —
22—— —
23 IG KEY2 30AReverse lights,
Heater control
unit
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-54
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-11
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-33
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-20
Ambient Temperature Display
........ 6-48
Antenna
............................................ 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-50
Audio
Audio control switch
................ 6-40
Audio System
................................... 6-16
Audio set
................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-16
Safety certification
.................... 6-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Indicators
.................................. 5-12
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-12
Recommendations for
shifting
...................................... 5-15
Shifting
..................................... 5-13
Shifting specification
................ 5-14
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-14
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-3
B
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
................ 5-36
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-36
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
............................ 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-20
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-51
Brake/Clutch
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
.... 5-7
Foot brake
...................................5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In
............................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-12
Center Box
....................................... 6-52
Center Console
................................. 6-53
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-24
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-29
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-49
Climate Control System
..................... 6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-4
Clock
................................................ 6-47
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-42
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-37
Flashing
.................................... 5-37
High-low beam
......................... 5-37
On reminder
.............................. 5-37
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
.............................................. 5-43
Hood Release
................................... 3-17
Horn
................................................. 5-42
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-43
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-20
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-27
Cruise Main
.............................. 5-36
Cruise set
.................................. 5-36
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-34
Security
..................................... 5-33
Shift position
............................ 5-34
TCS
........................................... 5-35
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-35
Information Display
......................... 6-46
Ambient temperature display
... 6-48
Audio display
............................ 6-48
Climate control display
............. 6-48
Clock
......................................... 6-47
Display dimmer cancel
function
..................................... 6-48
Information display functions
... 6-46
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-23
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button
.............................................. 5-26
I
Interior Care ..................................... 8-45
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-43
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
...................................................3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-38
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-29
Specifications
............................ 10-5
Lighter
.............................................. 6-49
Lighting Control
............................... 5-37
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-3
M
Maintenance
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-9
Recommendations for shifting
.... 5-9
Map Lights
....................................... 6-45
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-23
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