spare tire MAZDA MODEL 6 2004 Owners Manual (in English)

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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
C
Courtesy Lights ................................ 6-45
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-17
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-50
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-26
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-38
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-41
Dimensions
...................................... 10-4
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................... 4-9
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-16
Break-in
...................................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............... 4-9
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-14
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-14
Jump-starting
............................ 7-14
Push-starting
............................. 7-16
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-17
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-17
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-12
Starting
........................................ 5-3
E
Engine Compartment Overview .........8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
...............................7-12
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
...............................................5-25
Exhaust Gas
........................................4-4
Exterior Care
....................................8-42
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-42
Headlights
.................................5-37
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-3
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-39
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-16
Gauge
........................................5-26
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-4
Fuses
.................................................8-35
Panel description
.......................8-37
Replacement
..............................8-35
G
Gauges ..............................................5-23
Glove Box
........................................6-53
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
M
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-25
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-26
Money-Saving Suggestions
............... 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-24
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-25
Overhead Console
............................ 6-52
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-44
Overheating
...................................... 7-12
Overloading
........................................ 4-9
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-9
Power Steering
................................. 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Power Windows
............................... 3-14
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-16
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ........... 3-9
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-7
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-41
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-26
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-18
Registering Your Vehicle in
A Foreign Country
........................... 9-10
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................9-16
Seat Belt System
3-point type
...............................2-13
Automatic locking
.....................2-12
Emergency locking
...................2-12
Extender
....................................2-19
Pregnant women
........................2-12
Pretensioner and load
limiting
......................................2-15
Rear-center lap/shoulder
...........2-17
Seat belt precautions
.................2-10
Warning light
............................2-20
Seats
Front seat
.....................................2-2
Rear seat
......................................2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-20
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-22
Service Publications
.........................9-17
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-3
Speedometer
.....................................5-24
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-36
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-31
Warning light
............................2-42
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-25
Horn
..........................................5-42
Storage Compartments
.....................6-52
Center box
.................................6-52
Center console
...........................6-53
Glove box
..................................6-53
Overhead console
......................6-52
Storage pocket
...........................6-52
Storage Pocket
..................................6-52
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
S
Sunroof ............................................ 3-18
Sunshade
.......................................... 3-19
Sunvisors
.......................................... 6-43
T
Tachometer ...................................... 5-25
Temporary Spare Tire
...................... 8-27
Theft-Deterrent System
................... 3-22
Tiedown
Hook
......................................... 7-18
Tires
Flat tire
........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure
...................... 8-25
Replacement
............................. 8-27
Rotation
.................................... 8-26
Snow tires
................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
.......... 7-3
Specifications
........................... 10-5
Tire chains
.................................. 4-8
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
...................... 9-14
Tool
.................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description
............................... 7-17
Emergency towing
.................... 7-17
Recreational towing
.................. 7-18
Trailer towing
........................... 4-10
Traction Control System (TCS)
....... 5-20
TCS indicator light
................... 5-21
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-21
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-22
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-10
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-24
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-12
Trunk Release lever
......................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-38
V
Vanity Mirrors .................................. 6-43
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-27
ABS
........................................... 5-31
Air bag system
.......................... 5-32
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-33
Brake system
............................. 5-29
Charging system
....................... 5-30
Check engine
............................. 5-31
Door-ajar
................................... 5-33
Engine oil pressure
.................... 5-30
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-32
Low fuel
.................................... 5-32
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-33
Seat belt
..................................... 5-32
Warranty
............................................. 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-19
Weights
............................................ 10-4
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-28
Windows
Power windows
......................... 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-40
Windshield Wipers
........................... 5-40
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
...................................4-8
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency
............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire
.......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................................. 7-5
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-12
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-12
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-14
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-14
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-14
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-16
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-17
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-17
Tiedown Hook ......................................................................... 7-18
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-18
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Flat Tire
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire
Jack
Lug wrench
Conventional tire
hold-down bolt
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Jack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the jack container lid.
2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare is lighter and smaller
than a conventional tire, and is designed
only for emergency use and should be
used only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spares should NEVER be used
for long drives or extended periods.
Jack
Wing bolt
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire on Ice or Snow:Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
•
Don’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
•
Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,
don’t drive through an automatic car
wash. This tire’s diameter is smaller
than a conventional tire, so the
ground clearance is reduced about
43 mm (1.7 in).
•
Don’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won’t fit properly.
•
Don’t use your temporary spare on
any other vehicle, it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
•
Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
WARNING
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
To remove the spare tire
1. Remove the trunk board.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
To secure the spare tire
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
Trunk board
Lug wrench
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
•
Steering becomes difficult.
•
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
•
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
Jacking a Vehicle:Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a block both in front and behind
the tire.

Removing a Flat Tire
1. Pry off the wheel cover with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
NOTE
Force the end of the lug wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.
Lug wrench
Wheel cover
CAUTION
Tire valve
Notch
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it in
the accompanying envelope. If you lose
your key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer’s
order form, which is with the registration
card.
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Get the key for the locking lug nut.
2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure to
hold the key square to it. If you hold
the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Don’t use a power
impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
To replace the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,
apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
Antitheft lug nutSpecial key
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
2. Mount the spare tire.3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
Removing Dirt and Grime from Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.
WARNING
Don’t apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.
WARNING
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