MAZDA MODEL 6 2003 Quick Tips (in English)

Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 20
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Revised October 30, 2002
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Mazda North American Operations reserves
the right to change product specifications at
any time without incurring obligations.
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed; replace cabin air
filter every 25,000 miles or 24
months
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines
and hoses, brake lines and
hoses, steering operation and
linkages, front suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
chassis and body bolts, exhaust
system and heat shields
D.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
* See Owner’s Manual
Your Mazda comes with a 48
month/50,000-mile limited warranty
This Quick Tips
®guide is provided
by Mazda North American
Operations to make your Mazda
ownership experience more
convenient. It is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual.
If you have any questions about
your vehicle, you are invited to
contact your local dealer.
Or if you need additional help,
feel free to call our
Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-222-5500
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m.- 4 :45 p.m., Pacific
9 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Eastern/Central
Unique driving conditions*
Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter,
inspect coolant level, lights, brake/
clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear,
power steering fluid, locks/hinges
and washer fluid7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
95,000 miles
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2003
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
Quick Tips®
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MAZDA6 MAZDA6

DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks, see Locks
3. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
4. Traction Control
System*, see Under Hood
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting control
lever, see Driver Controls
7. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim turn
thumb-wheel up/down
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever, see Driver Controls
10. Storage
11. Information display,
see Owner’s Manual
Tip: Dimmer cancel function
increases display intensity12. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off
13. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
14. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition; also operates heated
side mirrors*
15. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
16. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,
see Transmission
17. Cup holder
18. Heated seats*,
see Interior Lights/Console
19. Console, see Interior
Lights/Console
20. Accessory socket
21. Parking brake lever,
see Interior Lights/Console
22. Cruise control,
see Driver Controls23. Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever down to unlock column,
position tilt angle and length of
steering column position
Tip: Telescopic function
allows steering wheel to be
adjusted closer or farther
according to driver’s reach
24. Audio control switches*,
see Driver Controls
25. Remote trunk-lid
release
Push to open trunk;
main switch in glove box
must be ON, see Trunk
26. Hood release handle
27. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed
28. Remote fuel-door
release
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 2
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Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase new
key; store in safe place
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from
running unless coded key
used; see Owner’s Manual
Remote keyless
entry system,
see LocksHF
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LOCK
*Denotes optional equipment
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 4
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21. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
22. Engine oil pressure
warning light
23. Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
24. Door ajar
25. Immobilizer system on,
see Driver’s View
26. Always fasten
safety belts
7. Instrument cluster
dimmer select button
Press to increase display intensity
8. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
14. High beams on
15. Traction Control
System*,
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
16. Lights on
17. Traction Control
System* off,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
18. Low fuel
19. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
20. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
6. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
WARNING LIGHTS
9. Cruise control,
see Driver Controls
10. Cruise Control
Main Power On,
see Driver Controls
11. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
12. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
13. Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
CRUISE
MAIN
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer/trip odometer
5. Manual mode gear
indicator*
Displays current gear of Sport
AT during manual shift mode
*Denotes optional equipment

DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Driver
Controls
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Wiper/washer
control lever
Intermittent wiper:
One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (
3)
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks downTurn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push forward/
pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights on: Rotate (2);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off auto-
matically within 30 seconds if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
Fast wiper speed: Three
clicks down
Single wipe: Push stalk up
Washer: Pull stalk back
SET
ACCEL ON
OFF
CANCELSET
COAST
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6Steering-wheel audio
controls
To increase/decrease volume:
Press (5)
Radio: Press (6) to select preset
stationsCruise control
Operates above 25 mph
To activate: Press and release
ON/OFF (1)
To set speed: Press and release
SET/COAST (3) at desired speed
To accelerate: Press and hold
RESUME/ACCEL (2); incremental
acceleration: Press and release (2),
each tap = plus 1mph
To decelerate: Press and hold
SET/COAST (3), release at desiredspeed; or tap brake pedal, press
and release (3) at desired speed;
incremental deceleration: Press
and release (3), each tap = minus
1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1)
Return to preset speed after CANCEL
button or braking: Press and
release RESUME/ACCEL button (2)
Cassette/CD/MD: Press (6) to
select next selection/track
Press (7) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode
Press (8) to mute
*Denotes optional equipment

SWITCHES
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Switches
Locks
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda 6 page 8
page 9
Revised October 30, 2002
Lock
Unlock
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3
Power window switches
Ignition switch must be in ON
position
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches
LR
2
1
Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position
Switch is on driver’s door
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector to center positionDriver’s window
One-touch-down: Push down
AUTO switch (3) firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly
and hold for normal operation
Passenger window switches
Push switch (4) down and
hold to open; pull back
and hold to close
Power window lockout
switch
Press button (5) down until clicks,
only driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger
windows function again
*Denotes optional equipment
Remote
keyless
entry
system
Functions
only with
ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press
button (3); pressing again
within 5 seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
To unlock: Press (4)
for driver’s door; press again
within 5 seconds to unlock
other doors
To open trunk: Press (2)
Panic alarm: Press (1); horn
sounds; to stop, press (1) again
or turn ignition to ON position
Child-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Push tab toward LOCK;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Push tab toward UNLOCK
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated Power door
locks
Master front
door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch (5)
To lock doors without key: With
door open, press bottom of door
lock switch, exit car, close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s
front door, rotate key to counter-
clockwise position for morethan
one second to unlock other doors
Manual door locks
Lock button
To lock: Press front of button (6)
toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)
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UN
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INTERIOR LIGHTS/CONSOLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Interior Lights/
Console
Transmission
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 10
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Automatic transmission*
P =Park
To move gearshift from Park:Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (1) on gearshift
R =Reverse
N =Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through four/five** forward
gears automaticallyTip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
Sport AT manual
shift mode*
Move shift lever
return from D to M;
then M to D for
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back to upshift
and forward to downshift
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicatorManual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
1. Map/reading light
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip then open
5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed7. Console
8. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
9. Cup holder
10. Storage
11. Heated seats*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
12. Accessory socket,
see Driver’s view
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**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seats
Seats
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Dual locking mode
lap/shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger and rear
safety belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locksonly on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode:
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing until fully
extended from retractor until click
is heard; belt will only tighten
when released
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully
Folding rear seatbacks,
see Trunk
Heated seats*,
see Interior Lights/Console Shoulder
belt height
adjustment
To raise: Push
adjuster upward
To lower: Pull
button (1) and
slide downward
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions
Manual controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
Pull/push lever and release
3. Seatback angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever, lean
forward or backward, release lever
4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/push in
release button (8) and push down
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you choose to install a
forward-facing child-safety
seat in the front seating
position, move vehicle seat
as far back as possible5. Lumbar adjustment*
Pull lever forward and release
Power driver’s seat*
6. Raise/lower front of
seat cushion
Pull/push front of switch vertically
Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally
Raise/lower rear of
seat cushion
Pull/push rear of switch vertically
Raise/lower seat
Pull/pushcenter of switch
vertically
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seatbacks
7. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
*Denotes optional equipment
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
Trunk
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 14
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Trunk
To open: Use key or remote
keyless entry fob
Remote trunk release,
see Driver’s View
1. Spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk 2. Fan control
Rotate knob between (OFF)
and 4 (HIGH)
3. Temperature control
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
Temporary spare tire
Do not exceed 50 mph
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
2. Jack
Stored behind right rear panel
3. Split rear folding
seatback
To fold: Unfasten the lap
portion of the rear center
seat belt, pull release knobs
from trunk
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
re-attach center belt 6. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition; also operates heated
side mirrors*Remote truck lid
release lock-out
Switch in ON position,
remote trunk release
functions normal; OFF position
disables system; located in glove box Automatic operation
Press AUTO (7) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial
to set temperature, see
Owner’s Manual
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1. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= air to windshield
(defrost)4. A/C= air conditioner
Press to turn on/off
5. Air intake control
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather,
windows may fog and
hamper visionControl positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, selected
Tips: To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select before starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear
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Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape should you
become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lidUnlock
OFF ONTRUNK OPENER
Manual A/C Automatic A/C*

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
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5. Cassette door*
6. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
7. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until beep is heard
8. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
station preset buttons (2)
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. Eject button*
3. Mini Disc slot*
4. Dolby® Noise Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
12. Scan/Auto-Memory
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
Radio: Press and hold until a
beep is heard; system auto-
maticallyscans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
13. CD slot
14. CD eject button
15. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press and
hold LOAD (19) until beep is heard;
insert CD when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (9)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject (9) until beep is heard;
within five seconds press the
desired tray number 1-6 (2)
16. DISP*
Press: Changes display during
MD play 9. AM
Press to select AM frequency band
10. CD
Press to play CD
11. MD*/Tape*
Press to play Mini-disc Player/
cassette tape
18. Fast forward
Press to fast forward through
a track
19. Reverse
Press to reverse through a track
20. Program Random
†Press to enable/cancel
random play
21. Repeat
Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
22. Disc up
†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
23. Disc down
†
Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
17. Tuning/Audio Control
Tune: Rotate counterclock-
wise/clockwise for lower
frequency/higher frequency
Audio control: Press to select
BASS/MID**/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE; rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature
*Denotes optional equipment
**Standard audio system only
†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 18
page 19
Revised October 30, 2002
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within cross-
hatched area/between top two
notches on dipstick
3 . Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between Fand
Llines when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be between Fand
Lmarks on dipstick
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Drive at varying
road and engine speeds; avoid
full throttle, rapid acceleration
or kick-down of transmission
Do not use special “break-in” oils
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test*
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normalTraction Control System*
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially when
accelerating on slippery surfaces
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front-
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at the mileage shown
in the Maintenance Guide; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
P205/60R1691H, P215/50R1793V
Front/rear: 32psi cold
Tips: Correct tire pressure ensures
safe handling and ride comfort
If you experience pull/drift while
driving, possible causes may
be road crown, tire pressure,
or wheel alignment
The suspension is sport-tuned
with firmer ride for optimum
handling and responseTire chains*
†Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
3.0-liter V6 2.3-liter 4-cylinder
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
Unleaded
Gasoline
87-octane
minimum
18-gallon/
68.0-liter tank
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