mirror MAZDA MODEL 6 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
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 2-33)
(page 6-43)
(page 2-33) (page 2-7)(page 2-2) (page 6-43) (page 3-26) (page 6-45)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
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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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks
............................................................................ 3-2
Keys ........................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ................................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ................................................................................ 3-7
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10
Trunk Release Slide Lever ....................................................... 3-12
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3-14
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-16
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-17
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-18
Security System
........................................................................... 3-20
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-20
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-22
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
...................................................... 3-25
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-25
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-25
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Steering Wheel and Mirrors

Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, pull down the lock
release lever under the steering
column.
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever up to lock the
column.
3. Push the wheel up and down to be
certain it’s locked before driving.

Outside Mirrors
Check the mirrors’ angles before driving.
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To a d j u s t :
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the mirror.
2. Depress the perimeter switch in the
appropriate direction.
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident. Never adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
Lock release lever
Mirrors
Convex Mirror (Passenger Side):Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears. Be
sure to look over your shoulder or to
check your inside mirror before
changing lanes.
WARNING
Perimeter switchSelector switch
Outside mirror
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by placing the selector switch in
the middle position.
Mirror defroster
If your vehicle has mirror defrosters, turn
them on by turning the ignition on and
pushing the rear window defroster switch
(page 5-41).

Rearview Mirror
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is in the ON
position.
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will go off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button ( ). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror,
perform the adjustment with the day/
night lever in the day position.
WARNING
Day/Night lever
Day
Night
OFF button
ON button
Indicator light
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
NOTE
•
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light
sensor. Otherwise, light sensor
sensitivity will be affected and may
not operate normally.
•
For information regarding the 3
buttons ( , , ) on the auto-
dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink
Wireless Control System (page 5-
43).
Light sensor
Light sensor
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Before Starting the Engine
•
Be sure the windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean.
•
Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
•
Look under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
•
If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.•
Are all doors closed and locked?
•
Is the seat adjusted properly?
•
Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
•
Is everyone’s seat belt fastened?
•
Do all the lights work?
•
Check all gauges.
•
Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
•
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/
clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other
fluid levels should be inspected daily,
weekly, or at refueling, depending on
the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
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 mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
HomeLink Wireless
Control System
HomeLink buttonIndicator light
Safety Stop and Reverse Feature:Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards is
dangerous. (This includes garage
doors manufactured before April 1,
1982.)
Using these garage door openers can
increase the risk of serious injury or
death. Call Johnson Controls, Inc.
number: 1.800.355.3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for further
information. If you are unable to
make contact with Johnson Controls,
Inc., consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Safety While Programming or
Operating HomeLink System:Programming or operating the
HomeLink system without verifying
the safety of areas surrounding
garage doors and gates is dangerous
and could result in an unexpected
accident and serious injury if
someone were to be hit. Always check
the areas surrounding garage doors
and gates for people or obstructions
before programming or during
operation of the HomeLink system.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Reprogramming the HomeLink
system
To reprogram a single HomeLink button,
perform the procedure for programming
the HomeLink system (page 5-44).
The previous code will be erased and
replaced by the new code.

Rolling Code Synchronization
Look in your garage door opener or other
device instruction manual to see if your
system is equipped with a rolling code
feature for synchronizing rolling code-
equipped devices.
For synchronizing rolling code-equipped
devices, perform the following procedure
after finishing the HomeLink system
programming (page 5-44). The procedure
will take less time with a second person to
help.
1. Press the programming button on the
garage door opener motor head unit.
Refer to the device’s instruction
manual to locate the programming
button.2. Press and release the programmed
HomeLink button 2 times within 30
seconds of pressing the programming
button. (Some devices may require you
to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
Perform the above procedure for any other
rolling code-equipped devices.

Operating the HomeLink System
Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device. The
code will continue being transmitted for a
maximum of 20 seconds.

Erasing Programmed HomeLink
Buttons
To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, press and
hold the two outside buttons ( , )
on the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 20 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle.
NOTE
Canadian Owners:
Some Canadian transmitters stop
transmitting after 2 seconds.
Repeatedly press the transmitter button
every 2 seconds until HomeLink stores
the code (until the HomeLink indicator
light flashes rapidly).
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
pull the cover up.

Illuminated Entry System
When the switch is in the DOOR position,
the overhead light and the courtesy lights
come on for:
•
About 30 seconds after the driver’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
•
About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
•
About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also goes out when:
•
The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
•
The driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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