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Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 20
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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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
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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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LOCKUN
LOCK
*Denotes optional equipment
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

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

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
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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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